Announcements

North Slope of Beacon Hill Walking Tour

Sunday, June 11, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Otis House, 141 Cambridge Street, Boston, Mass. Although many people associate Beacon Hill with stately townhouses owned by wealthy Bostonians, there’s another side to the Hill. Explore the narrow streets and alleyways of the North Slope of Beacon Hill with Boston By Foot and Historic New England. Learn Read More…

Schools

Freedom Trail® Scholars Program Visits Eliot K8 Innovation School

Chants of “dump the tea into the sea” echoed down the halls as Boston’s Eliot K8 Innovation School’s fifth grade students took on roles during their Freedom Trail® Foundation Scholars Program visit on Tuesday, March 7 at 11:15 a.m. at 16 Charter Street. Presented by the Freedom Trail Foundation, this interactive history program helps educate students Read More…

Daily Briefs

Thursday’s Briefing: North Station Bar Plans, Library Fundraiser, Amazon 1-Hour Delivery?

What you should know for Thursday: Caught in the act! https://www.instagram.com/p/BR8O4ZIg5mr/?taken-at=254372545 Neighborhood news across Boston: New owners of North Station sports bar would ditch sports, cater to area’s new well heeled residents The Boston Licensing Board will decide if the bar North Star is worthy of a transformation into a calmer and more “professional” establishment. Located at Read More…

Health & Environment

Spring Cleaning List Should Include Medicine Cabinet

When spring rolls around each year, many take it as an opportunity to do spring cleaning; which often times includes going through old things that we don’t use or wear anymore. One place that you should include on your cleaning list is the medicine cabinet. It’s a spot that we tend to forget about but Read More…

Announcements

Creative Kitchens Tour

‘Creative Kitchens Tour 2017’ set for April 8 “Creative Kitchens Tour 2017” offers a look at kitchens from cozy country to sleek contemporary in eight Beacon Hill and Back Bay 19th century townhouses on Saturday, April 8, from 1 to 4 p.m. A reception follows at Hampshire House at 84 Beacon St. from 3 to Read More…

Event Notices Meetings

Community Meeting: Paul Revere Mall / Prado Improvements on March 28th

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services invite the public to the first in a series of meetings to discuss upcoming improvements to Paul Revere Mall located at 370 Hanover Street. Paul Revere Mall Community Meeting Tuesday, March 28 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Old North Church, 193 Salem Read More…

Daily Briefs

Wednesday’s Guide: Peacock Art, Suffolk Downs Operations, Logan Electronic Restrictions

Things to know for Wednesday! Neighborhood Photo: News throughout Boston: Suffolk Downs owners want to keep simulcasting races after track is sold After the 161-acre Suffolk Downs site is sold and redeveloped, owners are hoping to retain their racing and simulcasting license and operations. The Boston Globe has more on their proposed plan and their looming sale to a subsidiary of Read More…

Announcements

Celebrating 100th Birthday of Mrs. Mildred Amicangelo, Longtime St. Anthony’s School Teacher

Mrs. Mildred Amicangelo, a long time teacher at St. Anthony’s school in the North End is celebrating her 100th birthday.   Her son Vincent Amicangelo is having a celebration for her on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at the Winchester Rehab and Nursing Center, 223 Swanton Street, Winchester, MA between the hours of 1:00 and 5:00 pm.

Announcements

CANCELLED: Anthony Sammarco talk in the North End

PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Back Bay of Boston: From the Ropewalks to Muddy River What: Noted Boston Historian Anthony Sammarco will present a slide lecture on the transformation of Boston’s Back Bay from tidal basin to a neighborhood of grant avenues and impressive architecture. When: Wednesday, April 5, 2017 6:00pm Where: North Read More…

Event Notices Health & Environment

World Water Day Focused on Wasterwater at March 22nd Event

Visitors to the New England Aquarium on March 22 will be welcomed by volunteers and staff representing the Aquarium and Boston Water and Sewer Commission to engage guests in lively, interactive discussions about the importance of World Water Day. The United Nations’ (UN) World Water Day is held on March 22 each year. Events are Read More…

Community Real Estate

Eastern Bakers Supply Co. Buildings Bought for New Development in Boston’s North End

The Eastern Bakers Supply Co. property at 133-169 North Washington Street in Boston’s North End has been acquired by Boston-based development firm Ad Meliora for $10.5 million. The row of five parcels includes two commercial buildings totaling 25,000 square feet, a vacant lot, and a three-unit residential building. Ad Meliora has been active in residential Read More…