Sharon Durkan cruised to an easy victory over Montez Haywood in the Special Election on Tuesday, July 25, to succeed Kenzie Bok as the District 8 City Councilor. According to the city’s unofficial election results, Durkan, a longtime political organizer…
Author: Dan Murphy
Nichols Now at Helm of Downtown Boston BID
Michael Nichols, who previously led the Esplanade Association for five years, is now finding ways to breathe new life into the heart of the city as president of the Downtown Boston Business Improvement District (BID). Nichols has served as president…
District 8 Candidates at WECA Meeting
Twelve days ahead of the Special Election to fill the District 8 City Council seat vacated by Kenzie Bok, the two candidates – Montez Haywood and Sharon Durkan – were both on hand for the West End Civic Association’s monthly…
Open Newbury Street Returns for New Season
While the return of Open Newbury Street on July 2, was hampered by rain, more favorable weather on Sunday, July 9, graced the second installment of season of the city-led program, which temporally transforms a stretch of Newbury Street into…
Different Cactus Club Proposed for New Boylston Street Location
A new restaurant called Cactus Club Café is proposed for Boylston Street, but it would be located in a different location on the street than the erstwhile establishment of the same name and also have no affiliation whatsoever with the…
Friends of the Public Garden Plant 19 New Trees in Its Three Parks
The Friends of the Public Garden recently planted a total of 19 new trees in the three parks the group stewards in partnership with the state – the Boston Common, the Commonwealth Avenue Mall, and the Public Garden. Among them…
City, Community at Odds Over Proposed Back Bay Bike Lanes
Separated bike lanes proposed for the Back Bay, including one on Berkley Street, are now at the center of a heated debate between the city and community members, including some who have felt blindsided by the city’s rollout of the…
Details Unveiled for Proposed Renovation of Public Garden Tool House
The city sponsored its second virtual meeting to discuss the proposed renovation of the Public Garden tool house, which now includes plans for a flat-top addition behind the existing building, on Wednesday, June 28. “The goals and objectives of the…
RFP for Redevelopment of West End Branch Library Garners Eight Responses to Date
Eight submissions to date have met the criteria for the city’s Request for Proposals (RFP) for the proposed redevelopment of the West End Branch Library, according to the Mayor’s Office of Housing. MOH released its RFP on April 3 for…
Public Gets a Look at Charlesbank Landing Project Proposed for the Esplanade
Details of the proposed Charlesbank Landing on the Esplanade, including a timeline for the project, as well as several alternatives for its multi-purpose recreational space, were unveiled during a public meeting held on Thursday, June 22, at the West End…