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Restaurant Graveyard: 13 Boston Eateries that Departed in 2014

Boston’s restaurant scene continues to evolve while maintaining a lot of the traditional Boston restaurants, and although it is, “sad but true,” many have closed in 2014. One restaurant that is closing on Halloween is Goody Glover’s, the North End pub at the bottom of Salem Street. Read other Boston establishments that are closing at, BostInno.

Owners of James Hook & Co. Plan to Build Residential Tower, Restaurant at Waterfront Site

The landmark seafood vendor James Hook & Co. has been open since 1925 and is located on Atlantic Avenue and is considering developing the site into a 22 story residential tower with 9,000 square-foot on the ground floor for the seafood restaurant. Boston Restaurant Talk has more on the developing news.

Goody Glover’s to close on Halloween

Now you know that Goody Glover’s will be closing on Halloween night, but do you know the history that makes this ironic? Goodwife Ann “Goody” Glover was accused of witchcraft and hung, making it a fitting end on Halloween night. More details at, The Boston Globe.

2014 NEMPAC Pumpkin Painting a Tremendous Success!

Creativity was in full force at the annual pumpkin painting event, held by NEMPAC. Pumpkin designs and color selections were above and beyond from the kids who participated, filling the Paul Revere Mall. View more at the North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) website.

Long rumored skate park to allegedly open next year

It has been talked about for quite some time now, and the project is officially underway to build the skate park near the Zakim bridge along the Charles river. The ground breaking took place recently and the goal is to have the skate park open in a year. UniversalHub

“In consequence of the past misconduct”

History of representation dates back to the birth of the United States, and Boston was at the forefront of this political endeavor. In fact, in 1772 the North End Caucus decided to support four men to represent Boston in the Massachusetts General Court. Boston 1775

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Aquarium News and Updates

The New England Aquarium’s CEO published in opinion piece in the Boston Globe about the efforts from both political parties on protecting ocean habitat. Taking the aquarium’s efforts to protect marine life into account, CEO Nigella Hillgarth speaks about the “exciting designations” of the news. Read in full at the New England Aquarium.

Burst steam pipe shuts Aquarium, but fish, penguins are OK

The aquarium was forced to close and evacuate visitors after a steam pipe bursted in the basement, resulting in a power outage that lasted for almost an hour. The steam is used for several of the utility functions for the aquarium, read more at UniversalHub.