Family fun will be easy to find on Marlborough Street on Saturday, Oct. 13, as the John Winthrop School holds its 52nd annual Street Fair and The Learning Project holds its annual Fall Book Fair. The John Winthrop Street Fair…
Author: The Boston Sun Staff
Real Estate Icon Harold Brown Stepping Down as Chairman of the Hamilton Company
After 64 years at the helm of one of Boston’s most successful real estate empires, Harold Brown is stepping down as Chairman of The Hamilton Company. Brown, who purchased his first property at 1292 Commonwealth Ave. for $20,000 in 1954, has…
Hamilton Restaurant Opens in Brookline’s Coolidge Corner
After building a dozen restaurants from the ground up, Greg Johnston has finally opened his own – Hamilton in Brookline’s Coolidge Corner. Hamilton’s Executive Chef Paul Alphonse, formerly of Ocean Prime in Boston’s Seaport and MINA – Michael Mina’s residents’…
BLC Holds Public Hearing Regarding Citgo Sign Study Report and Boylston St Demo Delay
At their monthly non-design review public hearing on October 9, the Boston Landmarks Commission will have a presentation of the study report for the Citgo Sign in Kenmore Square, as well has have a public hearing to gather comments and…
BLC Approves Lighting for Christian Science Complex, Votes on Properties’ Eligibility for CPA Funding
During the design review portion of the Boston Landmarks Commission hearing on Sept. 25, the Christian Science Complex proposed to install exterior lighting on the Church structures. Commissioner David Berarducci told the rest of the commission at the business hearing…
Police Briefs 09-27-2018
D-4 POLICE NEWS Fender bender On Monday, Sept. 17, at around 3:25 p.m., police responded to a radio call for an assault and battery in progress at West Newton and Washington streets. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim, who…
The Candidate’s Kiss of Death
Mayor Walsh enjoys a good wave of popularity these days. Kids love him. The elderly enjoy his visits, and he seems to be able to move amongst many different communities with success. But if you’re a candidate for office, I…
Recovery is Personal to Me – and to All of Us
Early on in my first campaign for mayor, I realized I had to be open about my recovery from alcoholism. I had been working on addiction prevention and recovery issues for my entire 16 years in the State Legislature, and…
Over 200 Artists Featured at South End Open Studios
Artist Sorin Bica in front of some of his newest pieces during the 32nd annual South End Open Studios last weekend. More than 200 artists opened up their workspaces to the public, with many converging on the neighborhood to see…
Carter Playground Officially Opens
Mayor Martin Walsh and several South End youth sports participants cut the ribbon for the opening of the Sergeant William E. Carter Playground on Columbus Avenue last Friday afternoon, Sept. 14. The new fields are part of a partnership between…