The MBTA officials last week announced the completion of “critical” track work on the Green Line, which removed 12 safety-related speed restrictions – two more than were planned – along with the shortening of two speed restrictions on the Green…
State and Federal Leaders Cut the Ribbon on Veterans Home
By Adam Swift There were big names on hand from the State House and Washington, DC last Friday for a ribbon cutting at the new Massachusetts Veterans Home in Chelsea, but the focus was on the services the new state-of-the-art…
BPDA Hosts Virtual Public Meeting On Residential Project Proposed for St. Mary’s Street
The Boston Planning & Development Agency sponsored a virtual public meeting on Monday, Dec. 11, to discuss plans to raze an existing parking garage and build a 90-unit residential development in its place at 142-146 St. Mary’s St. in the…
FOPG Announces Future Installation of Plaque Honoring Tom Kershaw in Public Garden
The 85th-birthday luncheon for Tom Kershaw held Nov. 29 at the Hampshire House brought a major announcement that the Friends of the Public Garden intends to honor the venerable Beacon Hill businessman and philanthropist this spring with the installation of…
Yes, Those College Presidents Were Wrong
We never thought that we would find ourselves agreeing on anything with Elise Stefanik, the obnoxious Congresswoman from New York. But, as the saying goes, “Even a broken clock is right twice a day,” and we concur with the call…
Letter to the Editor
Reader Weighs In on Condition of the Alexandra Hotel Dear Editor, Our family has been residents of the South End since 1986. My paternal great grandparents along with my grandfather and seven siblings arrived from Baden-Baden, Germany, in 1870, and…
Repeal Night At The Gibson House
City Celebrates 82nd Annual Lighting of Common Holiday Tree
Sonsie Celebrates 30 Years on Newbury Street
A longtime fixture on Newbury Street known for its eclectic international menu and welcoming outdoor patio, Sonsie is celebrating its 30th anniversary on Friday, Dec. 8. The restaurant at 327 Newbury St. boasts a European lounge, replete with deep leather…
Boston Icon, Tom Kershaw, Turns 85
A true Boston icon, Tom Kershaw, the venerable Beacon Hill businessman and philanthropist, as well as longtime owner of Hampshire House whose basement pub inspired the classic sitcom, ‘Cheers,’ turned 85 on Friday, Dec. 1. In 1969, Kershaw, then a…
News in Briefs
Evening of Stories and Poetry of Homelessness Coming Dec. 6 to Copley BPL ‘Out Here 7: An evening with the Black Seed Writers,’ featuring poetry and stories of homelessness and transition from the streets of Boston, takes place on Wednesday,…
Bangkok Bento Seeking Beer-and-Wine-License
A representative for Bangkok Bento Thai Kitchen and Sushi at 272 Newbury St. was on hand for the monthly meeting of the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay Licensing and Building Use Committee, which took place virtually on Monday, Dec.…