In an increasingly competitive industry, Boston Common falls behind on a number of key metrics, resulting in a Below Average Parent Pillar rating. Boston Common products have lacked longevity ...

Parts of Boston Common have been fenced off as the Boston Water and Sewer Commission continues work to repair a 48-inch water main that provides drinking water to Beacon Hill and the West End.

The grounds of Boston Common started as a cow pasture in the mid-1600s. It was also used for Puritan punishments, like whipping, and even for hangings. In 1768, the area was transformed into a ...