As keynote speaker at the Friends of the Public Garden’s (FOPG) Member Reception 2021, which took place virtually on Tuesday, Nov. 16, Rev. Mariama White-Hammond, the city’s Chief of Environment, Energy, and Open Space, discussed the challenges of balancing the…
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Garden Club of the Back Bay and Esplanade Association Partner to Plant Bulbs in Anticipation of Next Marathon
The Garden Club of the Back Bay joined the Esplanade Association’s horticultural team last week to plant bulbs in front of the DCR Hatch Shell in anticipation of the next Boston Marathon. “The blue hyacinths and yellow daffodils [the Garden…
Early Voting Dates Set for 1st Suffolk and Middlesex Senate Special Election
This week the City of Boston’s Election Department, with approval from the Boston City Council, set in-person early voting dates for the 1st Suffolk & Middlesex Senate Special Election Primary. On Tuesday, December 14 District 1 City Councilor Lydia Edwards…
Acting Mayor Kim Janey Delivers Farewell Address
A farewell event for Acting Mayor Kim Janey was held at Hibernian Hall in Roxbury on November 10, where she delivered a farewell address and reflected on her service to the City of Boston as its first woman and first…
Michelle Wu Holds First Press Conference as Boston Mayor
Mayor Michelle Wu hit the ground running on November 17 with her first press conference since being sworn in as Boston’s first elected woman mayor and mayor of color on November 16. “I’m excited to start our first full day…
News Briefs
Volunteers Sought to Help Plant Bulbs This Saturday at Peters Park Friends of Peters Park to plant the Daffodil Bulbs on Saturday, Nov. 20, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the park. Tools from the city will be provided, but…
Copley Square Tree Lighting Nov. 29
The City of Boston, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, and the Friends of Copley Square welcome the holidays with the annual Copley Square Tree Lighting on Monday, November 29, starting at 5 p.m. This free event will feature appearances…
BBAC Approves Tesla Charging Station on Rear Facade at 402 Marlborough St.
The Back Bay Architectural Commission (BBAC) on November 10 approved a homeowner’s request to install a Tesla charging station on the back facade of his building. Evan Friedler, who lives at 402 Marlborough St., said that he is buying a…
BVHDC Hears Second Advisory Review for Rooftop Addition at 95-97 Broadway
The Bay Village Historic District Commission (BVHDC) on November 9 heard a second advisory review for the proposed rooftop addition at 95-97 Broadway. Last month, the design team was asked to return with renderings of the addition from different perspectives…
Virtual Program Examines Lives of Boston’s Domestic Help in Late 19th to Early 20th Centuries
An upcoming virtual program will examine the lives of domestic staff in Boston during the late 19th to early 20th centuries, including help employed by the Nichols and Gibson families. The Nichols House Museum welcomes Gibson House Museum curator, Meghan…