The City of Boston has selected the first of three options for the eagerly awaited $32 million redevelopment of the South End Branch Library, with an approach that prioritizes making the least impact on the adjacent park. “The project schedule…
Author: Dan Murphy
Boston Groundwater Trust to offer Back Bay walking tour on July 18
As part of its 40th anniversary year, the Boston Groundwater Trust will offer a groundwater walking tour focusing on the Back Bay on Saturday, July 18, beginning at 11 a.m., on the steps of Trinity Church in Copley Square. The…
Proposed Newbury Street juice bar and café makes pitch to NABB
A new juice bar and café proposed for Newbury Street was among the applicants on hand for the July 6 monthly meeting of the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay (NABB) Licensing and Building Use Committee, which was held virtually.…
DA Hayden convenes community meeting for South End
Amid the continuing public safety and quality-of-life concerns impacting the South End, Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden convened a community engagement meeting for the neighborhood on Tuesday, June 2, at the Cathedral High School gym. “We’re committed to making…
Community Boating marks 80-years with 24-hour Sail-a-thon on the Charles
The oldest public sailing organization in the U.S., Community Boating, Inc., will celebrate its 80th birthday beginning Saturday, June 20, with a 24-hour Sail-a-thon on the Charles River to support CBI’s continuing mission of providing equitable access to sailing for…
Proposed Newbury Street recreational cannabis shop seeks relief from pre-existing restrictions
A representative for a recreational cannabis store proposed for Newbury Street was before the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay (NABB) Licensing and Building Use Committee at its virtual June 1 monthly meeting to discuss removing some pre-existing restrictions on…
Alley details for new South End Branch Library discussed at community meeting
Alley details for the eagerly awaited redevelopment of the South End Branch Library were discussed during a standing-room seventh community meeting on the project held Tuesday, May 19, at Union Church. A two-story structure is on track to replace the…
Fenway Forward receives new state funding for Beacon Hill project
Gov. Maura Healey joined other elected officials and stakeholders Friday, May 22, on site at 27/29 Hancock St. on Beacon Hill to announce new state funding for an affordable-home ownership project spearheaded by Fenway Forward. “Today is about supporting first-time…
Fishweir Project returns to Boston Common
The 23rd annual Ancient Fishweir Project has returned this month to Boston Common, again paying tribute to a time when Native Americans once lived off this land. The fishweir, which is currently installed near the Charles Street entrance to the…
‘JOYWALK’ highlights art in Fenway
‘JOYWALK: A Fenway Cultural District Art Crawl’ returned for its second installment Thursday, May 7, again highlighting gallery spaces around the neighborhood. During the event, which was sponsored by the nonprofit Fenway Alliance, with support from the Mass Cultural Council…