Copley Place mall briefly evacuated Sunday due to smoke
Copley Place mall was temporarily evacuated on Sunday, Feb. 1, after smoke came billowing out of an Eversource electrical vault in the building’s garage below, the local online news outlet, Universal Hub, first reported.
Firefighter responded to the scene just before 11 a.m., using multiple fans to clear smoke from the building before the blaze reportedly went out on its own.
S.E. Library Author Series continues with Bruce Coffin on Feb. 25 at Union Church
The South End Library Author Series will feature Bruce Coffin, a retired Portland detective sergeant and FBI consultant, discussing his latest book, ‘Bitter Fall’ on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 6:30 p.m. at the Connection Room at Union Church, 485 Columbus Ave., (access from Newton Street), followed by refreshments and book signings at 7:30 p.m.
Book sales will be offered by Parkside Booksellers at this free event; come in person or attend virtually.
For virtual link email [email protected] to receive the Zoom info. Friends of the South End Library subscribers will receive the Zoom link in the group’s Mailchimp newsletter just before the event.
‘Reclaiming History’ exhibit opens Feb. 25 at Josiah Quincy Upper School
Join Mass Cultural Council for the launch of ‘Reclaiming History’ – an exhibit celebrating Boston’s Chinatown, Little Syria, and New York Streets neighborhoods – on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 6 p.m. (door open at 5:30 p.m.) at Josiah Quincy Upper School at 900 Washington St.
This event, which is free and open to the public, is supported by the Neighborhood and Downtown Activation Grant from the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture, the City of Boston, the Mass Cultural Council, and Culture & Community Power Fund.
Everyone250 Marker unveiling set for Feb. 27 at USES
United South End Settlements (USES) will be recognized as a historic location by Everyone250 – a coalition of over 100 local artists, educators, organizations, and advocates who are celebrating and amplifying unique pieces of Boston in honor of America’s 250th anniversary – on Friday, Feb. 27, from 10-11 a.m. at the USES Courtyard, located at 36 Rutland St.
This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments and coffee will be provided. Space is limited; R.S.V.P. online at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6FPApNPW4uV8Bot8E_-GotVc6evaL7nW0zzB6oK6jqh33Ew/viewform
Fenway Forward’s annual meeting set for April 16 at Simmons University
Fenway Forward will hold its annual meeting on Thursday, April 16, from 5:45 to 8 p.m. at Simmons University, Linda K. Paresky Conference Center, 300 The Fenway.