When Boston Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO) Conductor Benjamin Zander was just a boy, he would watch his father come home from a hard day’s work and sit at the piano and create a language that dazzled the young man – the…
Taj Hotel Renovations Proposed, Back Bay Concerned with Alleyway
The Taj Boston Hotel announced on March 11 that they have filed plans with the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) to make renovations to the interior and exterior of the building, including moving the current Arlington Street entrance to…
Franklin Square Elms Come down after 170 Years of Breathing Life into Neighborhood
It was like a wake in Franklin Square last Friday morning as tree crews moved in with cranes and saws to take down three of the historic 170-year-old White Elm trees that line the park. The diseased trees had stood…
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 49 years to protect and enhance three historic parks in the heart of the city – the…
Beacon Hill Village’s Creative Kitchens Tour Set for April 6
Beacon Hill Village (BHV) is proud to announce that the Creative Kitchens Tour 2019 will take place on Saturday, April 6. The Tour invites the community to “take a peek” into some of the most interesting and unique kitchens in…
Neighborhood Gets a Look at Proposed Bay Village Dog Park
The neighborhood got a look at the proposed Bay Village Dog Park during the monthly meeting of the Bay Village Neighborhood Association Executive Committee Monday at the South Cove apartments. At this time, Paul Mataras of the Boston Veterinary Clinic…
Fenway CDC Holds 46th Annual Meeting March 28
Friends, neighbors, and elected officials gathered on the 10th floor of Fenway Health on March 28 for the Fenway CDC’s 46th Annual Meeting. Before the speaking portion, people gathered to enjoy a light dinner and spectacular views of the Fenway…
News Briefs
SoWa Market Returns May 5 The SoWa Open Market, on 460-540 Harrison Ave., will kick-off its 16th season on Sunday, May 5. Every Sunday, from May through October, more than 175 makers and thousands of visitors converge in SoWa, amidst…
SELDC Approves Signs, Doors and Fences Throughout the District
Doors, fences, and signs were common docket items at the South End Landmark District Commission (SELDC) hearing on April 2. At 194-200 Shawmut Ave., Attorney David Gottleib and the architect for the project presented a proposal to install fencing and…
Bok Joins Growing Race for District 8 City Council Seat
The race for District 8 City Council has become a little more crowded, with Boston native Kenzie Bok announcing her candidacy on March 29—the fourth candidate so far to run. As the Senior Advisor for Policy and Planning at the…
Police Briefs 04-04-2019
D-4 Police News Victimized valet On Saturday, March 23, at around 6:45 p.m., police responded to the Fairmont Copley Plaza hotel at 138 St. James Ave. for an assault and battery in progress. On arrival, the officer spoke to the…
Bring on the Spring
Yes, we know that the calendar told us that spring officially began with the vernal equinox on March 20. And yes, the crocuses have been in full bloom, bringing a welcome burst of color to the otherwise-dreary New England landscape…