The owners of the Capital Grille intend to transform the former Papa Razzi space into a self-described “polished casual” restaurant, representatives from the venture told members of the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay Licensing and Building Use Committee Monday…
Dressing up the Ducks Intended photo book would look at iconic Public Garden sculpture in costume
Mrs. Mallard and her kin always dress their best for a memorable occasion, whether it’s a festive holiday or another championship celebration for a hometown team, and an intended photo book would look back at the Ducks donning some of…
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MFA TO EXHIBIT FULL MONET In honor of its 150th anniversary in 2020, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), celebrates a great treasure of its collection with an exhibition that offers a once-in-generation chance to see all 35 of…
BLC approves first portions of City Hall Plaza redesign
After Mayor Martin Walsh announced his plan for reimagining City Hall Plaza in 2015, global design firm Sasaki was hired to make the idea a reality. The Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) on Jan. 28 approved the first portions of the…
D-4 POLICE BRIEFS
Gonzo guest On Monday, Jan. 20, at approximately 12:20 p.m., an officer responded to a radio call to the Westin Copley Place Hotel to assist paramedics in making a police report. Upon arrival, the officers spoke to EMTs, who said…
BPDA proposing zoning code changes for digital signage
The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) held a public meeting on Jan. 27 regarding a recommended adjustment in permitted times for operation of digital signs in the city. Mark McGonagle of the BPDA said that right now, digital signs…
Lawsuit filed in Superior Court to stop Tubman sale continues…for now
A lengthy lawsuit calling for an injunction to stop the sale of the Harriet Tubman House on Columbus Avenue has had a hearing in Suffolk Superior Court’s Civil Division, and is awaiting a ruling from Judge Mary Ames. The voluminous…
WSANA neighbors hear report of new Mass/Cass 2.0 Task Force
Worcester Square’s Mike Nelson appeared before the Worcester Square Area Neighborhood Association (WSANA) on Tuesday night to give an update to the community about the first two meetings of the Mass/Cass 2.0 Task Force – a 24-person appointed group made…
Longtime mayoral liaison to leave City for private sector
Longtime Office of Neighborhood Services (ONS) liaison Sam Chambers announced this week that he is leaving City government, heading to a private sector public relations firm in downtown Boston. Chambers was one of the initial members of Mayor Martin Walsh’s…
Overnight lane closures on Longfellow Bridge coming
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced there will be temporary overnight lane closures on the Longfellow Bridge between Boston and Cambridge for anyone traveling in a motor vehicle. The overnight closures are scheduled to take place Feb. 3,…
Guest Op-Ed: Calling all mentors: Help make a difference in the lives of Boston’s children
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh Earlier this month, a fifth-grader from Dorchester named Fatoumata visited my office. She told me about her favorite types of ice cream, her favorite subjects in school, and her plans to go to college, become…