A repeat rapist has been sentenced to up to 35 years in prison after a jury convicted him of sexually assaulting a woman less than a year after his release from prison on a similar conviction. Prosecutors recommended that the…
Emerald Necklace Conservancy Celebrates 20th Anniversary
The Emerald Necklace Conservancy has a lot in store as they cerebrate their 20th anniversary this year. At the 2018 annual meeting on Thursday, March 22, at the Landmark Center, the Emerald Necklace Conservancy President Karen Mauney-Brodek announced some big…
Eately Aims to Open Outdoor Patio, Seeks Single-Day Entertainment Licenses
Besides planning to open an outdoor, seasonal patio, Eately Boston at the Prudential Center is seeking four, single-day entertainment licenses from the city as part of the ongoing “Takeover Boylston Street” initiative. Nicholas Zozula, the applicant’s attorney, told members of…
Green and White Ball Dazzles at Four Seasons
With a new home and a new look, Boston’s most anticipated springtime gala, the Friends of the Public Garden’s Green and White Ball, will bloom at a new venue later this month at Four Seasons Hotel Boston. The event’s new…
City Council Aims to Increase Voter Access
In an effort to increase voter participation and take away barriers to get to the polls, the Boston City Council is considering implementing simple steps at a minimal cost to make it easier for residents to participate in voting. City…
Friends of the Public Garden Seeks New Members
April is Membership Month for the Friends of the Public Garden, the nonprofit organization that has worked in partnership with the City for 48 years to preserve and enhance three historic parks in the heart of the city – the…
Union Park Neighborhood Association Welcomes New City Councilor Ed Flynn
District 2 Councilor Ed Flynn made was at the Union Park Neighborhood Annual Meeting on Tuesday, March 27. Hot topics discussed included the airplane noise issues, graffiti, small cell antennas and what is being done for animals being electrocuted by…
Unique Kitchens Showcased on Creative Kitchens Tour April 7
When her spouse suggested moving to a home with an elevator, a Beacon Hill lover of cooking and antiques replied in no uncertain terms that she was not moving anywhere unless she could bring her kitchen table with her. Which…
Fenway Artist Heads to Hollywood for International Art Competition
Boston resident Sidney Lugo will be heading to Hollywood as part of being a winner in the Illustrators of the Future Contest. After a week-long workshop, she’ll be honored at an awards gala on April 8. The contest, one of…
Walsh Calls for Higher Parking Fines to Pay for Transportation Upgrades
Mayor Martin Walsh on Tuesday, April 3, announced a $5 million annual investment included in the City’s recommended Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19) operating budget and capital plan aimed at upgrading transportation infrastructure to benefit all modes of travel. The source…
Police Briefs 04-05-2018
D-4 POLICE NEWS Rebel yell On Tuesday, March 27, at about 6:33 a.m., police responded to a radio call regarding a male suspect yelling at employees at Starbucks at 443 Boylston St. Upon arrival, officers observed the man inside the…
The Famous Three-Fingered Carpenter
Over the years, I’ve made a lot of friends in the trades and in the construction industry as well. One of my favorite friends is a very successful, Vietnamese general contractor who caught my interest when he was just learning…