To mark its 60th anniversary, the Beacon Hill Nursery School will open a newly renovated front play-space on its Joy Street campus in mid-September. Acton landscape architect Holly Ben-Joseph designed the playground that features educational elements for children ages 2…
Police Briefs 08-18-2015
Larceny from a Motor Vehicle 08/08/15 – A victim reported that he parked his 2006 Ford Explorer on Mt. Vernon Street, but when he returned to his vehicle in the morning, the rear passenger’s side window was broken and a…
Downtown View:Is There Hope for Downtown?
Karen is taking a break. Here is a column from 2010. Isn’t it interesting how times have changed? Even though Downtown Crossing’s central location should make it a convenient destination for Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Charlestown, North End and Waterfront…
Saving Millions
Mayor Martin Walsh and the Boston Department of Public Works are to be congratulated for seizing the opportunity to convert about 70% of the city’s street lighting into LED lights. The initial cost for this project was estimated to be…
Stay Safe
After the long and cold winter that we experienced, all of us are taking every opportunity to get outdoors this summer. However, everyone (including our children) needs to take a moment before dashing outside in view of the warning recently…
‘Moondance Gala’ Returns Sept. 26
The Esplanade Association’s annual “Moondance Gala” takes place along the banks of the Charles River in Boston on Saturday, Sept. 26. Beginning at 9 p.m., the event will open for the “Moondance After Dark” portion of the gala. Co-chaired by…