Over the years, the iconic “Make Way for Ducklings” sculpture in the Public Garden, with its ever-changing array of topical attire, has come to represent an evolving Boston through the lens of current events, and a new photo book, out…
Author: Dan Murphy
Star Market Proposes 50,000 Square-Foot Fenway Location
Star Market plans to open a new 50,000 square-foot location in the former Sears complex in the Fenway, according to last week’s press release from the company. The New England supermarket chain announced it would partner with Samuels & Associates,…
Friday, March 26 Declared ‘Leonard Nimoy Day’ in City of Boston
Just days before being confirmed by the Senate as the nation’s Labor Secretary, exiting Mayor Martin Walsh declared this Friday, March 26, “Leonard Nimoy Day” in the City of Boston in honor of the West End native who skyrocketed to…
Officials Provide Information to BFSNA on Shattuck Hospital’s Planned Move to East Newton Pavilion
State officials were on hand for the Blackstone/Franklin Square Neighborhood Association’s March 16 meeting to provide information on Shattuck Hospital’s upcoming move to the East Newton Pavilion. Department of Public Health Undersecretary Lauren Peters and Assistant Commissioner Frank Doyle said…
Walsh Recommends Investing $3 Million in YW Boston Redevelopment Project
Mayor Martin J. Walsh has recommended investing $3 million in city funds to acquire the 13-story building owned by YW Boston (formerly YWCA Boston) at the corner of Clarendon and Stuart streets in Back Bay, and to redevelop it into…
‘Tech-Enabled’ Inn Proposed for Newbury Street location
A 12-room inn proposed for the Newbury Street building occupied by Shake Shack would be a game-changer in the city for what the would-be proprietor describes as “tech-enabled hospitality.” Sonder, a hospitality company that operates in 30 cities worldwide, including…
Kenmore Square’s restaurant scene remains unclear
By Dan Murphy and Lauren Bennett While the Red Sox’s home opener against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park is set for April 1, it’s still unclear whether fans will be allowed back in stands in a limited capacity this…
WSANA gets update on needle-buyback pilot
During the Worcester Square Area Neighborhood Association’s Feb. 23 meeting, which was held virtually, Steve Fox, moderator of the South End Forum, provided information on the needle-buyback pilot program now underway in the South End and Newmarket. The Community Syringe…
Old South Church recommended to receive $150,000 CPA grant from city to help defray costs of tower repairs
Old South Church has been recommended to receive a $150,000 Community Preservation Act grant from the city, which will pay a portion of the cost to make emergency repairs on its 246-foot tower. “We have a 20-year building plan, and…
Ayer Mansion recommended to receive $30,000 city CPA grant
The Ayer Mansion has been recommended to receive a $30,000 Community Preservation Act grant from the city that will allow it to finish restoration work on the façade of the Tiffany-designed building, wrapping up a project that first got underway…