Spotted hyenas joined the roster at Franklin Park Zoo last month. Thika, age 15, and Kai, age 5, are settling in to their new home, the exhibit that was previously occupied by African painted dogs. Because African painted dogs are…
Month: November 2014
Loring-Greenough concerts turn 15
The Sunday Afternoons at the Loring-Greenough House concert series is celebrating its 15th season this year with seven more dates through May. The historic house museum at 12 South St. in Monument Square has hosted the parlor concert series since…
Shattuck Award Winner
Invitacion, Nov. 7, 2014
El plazo para la lista de eventos es el 18 de noviembre al mediodía para la publicación del 21 de noviembre. Mande a [email protected]. Atención: Marque el 617 antes de los números que salen abajo. Reuniones La renovación de JP…
Mayor cuts ribbon on new Curley field
JP CENTER—With hundreds of kids, parents, elected officials—including Mayor Martin Walsh—and community members in attendance, the community-funded artificial turf field and track for the Curley K-8 School at 493 Centre St. celebrated its official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 28. “Our…
HJSMS joins energy-saving pilot program
HYDE/JACKSON— Hyde Jackson Square Main Streets (HJSMS) was recently selected by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the National Main Street Center as one of the first pilot communities to participate in America Saves! The new program, funded by…
ZBA hearing delayed for Forest Hills project
A Zoning Board of Appeals hearing for a proposed development at 38-42 Hyde Park Ave. that was originally scheduled for last month has been delayed until Feb. 10. The developer of the project, City Realty Group, has stirred controversy in…
Halloween Bike Ride
On the Police Beat, Oct. 20-Nov. 2, 2014
The following police incident reports are public records provided by the Community Service Office of the District E-13 Police Station, which is solely responsible for their content. All suspects are innocent unless proven guilty in court. Nov. 2: Hit and…
Dog grooming business aims to replace botanica
A dog-grooming business called Fancy Schmancy is looking to open in Central JP, according to Centre/South Main Streets board member Michael Reiskind. “The owner is Nancy Baxter,” Reiskind said in an email to the Gazette. “She wants to open a…