Joan C. March 17, 2024 My mother, who was 101 years old,…read morepassed away recently at home. We called P.E. Murray, F.J. Higgins, George F Doherty & Sons Funeral Home the night of her passing. They arrived in a very timely manner to pick up her body and were very respectful to our family. We worked closely with Ed Sr. while planning the arrangements for the funeral services. When we arrived at the funeral parlor the next day, Ed Sr. was very welcoming and knowledgeable about the whole funeral service process and helped guide us with our choices. When it came to choosing my mother's casket, Ed Sr. was very familiar with the details of them which made our selection easier. Ed Sr., Ed Jr., and the entire staff paid close attention to detail with the logistics of church services and the transitioning to the burial site making things flow smoothly. They were meticulously attentive to every detail and were sincere and caring people during this difficult time. For many generations, P.E. Murray, F.J. Higgins, George F Doherty & Sons Funeral Home have been providing services for our family. We will continue to proudly choose this funeral home for years to come.

We love poking around Machine Age and have been shopping and browsing in this place for years. We…read morelove mid-century design and clean, contemporary home and office style. This is a great place to get interesting ideas. Think of designs by Eames, Mies van der Rohe, Le Corbusier, Breuer, Saarinen, etc to get an idea of the style. Even if you don't want your whole house furnished in this way, one or two pieces often fit in amazingly well with other kinds of decor. Think of this like a store/museum. Even if you don't buy anything, it's a pleasure to walk around appreciating the aesthetic. Many of those designers of yesteryear simply blow my mind.

On the search for a small dresser and a small side table, my husband and I Yelped upon Machine Age…read more It was way easier finding this place on Yelp than it was in person! However, with the phone assistance of the lovely shop attendant, we finally made it to our destination, free parking and all (I know - in Southie nonetheless!). I have to mention how friendly and welcoming the shop girls were, she was very helpful on the phone and pleasant in person once we made it there as well. Very nice! The shop is a very large open floor showcasing a vast collection of beautiful furniture. I use the term 'beautiful' loosely though - while this furniture is in tip-top shape and well polished or refurbished from another era, we discovered it is just not our taste. I was hoping there might be some older pieces; as far as vintage goes, my taste is more early 1900's than mid-century modern. So I came out a tad disappointed. I should have taken from the reviews that it was all they had to offer, but hey, a girl can hope! But all this is not to say that what they do offer isn't a great selection of high quality and EXPENSIVE retro furniture and decor. It most certainly is. A $2,000 foldable leather stool? Got it. A $10,000 piece of art (from listed but unknown artist)? Right above your head. A garage-sale looking (to the untrained eye, at least) 1960's dinette set that'll run you $5,000? That way, my lady. Walking through this warehouse of furnishings from another era, I suddenly began to feel like I should either (A) be pulling a green bean casserole out of the oven after gathering my laundry off the clothesline out back and calling the kids into dinner or (B) blowing a line of coke off one of the glass-top dining tables and subsequently staring into a lava lamp with the Doors or Pink Floyd blasting in the background. Thankfully neither of those scenarios manifested themselves and I made it out of there and stepped back into the twenty-first century. Empty handed, and for two reasons - I can't afford a single piece of furniture in that warehouse and frankly, while I can appreciate the collection, it is simply not in my wheelhouse of home design. Worth a visit even just for entertainment and to intrigue one's imagination - or of course, if you're good on cash flow and into this sort of thing.

Great original and local art. Diverse styles and media. Bought tow pieces. Coming back when they…read moreswitch to summer works and the open studios.

Need something handmade, unusual or just looking to see what the local artists make then this is…read morethe place to visit. Check hours before you go. Located on the bottom of a condo building, but worth the trip. Many talented folks are sharing their creations here.

I used the Magni Funeral Home this week for the funeral services and cremation of my father. I…read morecoordinated with Arthur Magni who was professional, respectful, and responsive right from providing the quote, coordinating a funeral home visit, and arranging for all the paperwork needed, and the arrangements for the viewing and the funeral services and cremation (held at Mount Auburn Cemetery). The death of a loved one is a time of deep distress and Arthur was wonderful in the way he worked with me and our family. I also want to note that I live in Austin, TX, so some of the coordination was done on phone/text/email. We had a Hindu religious ceremony and services and Arthur assisted ably with that. (we located the priest). The facilities in the Magni funeral home are updated, dignified, modern, and graceful. I give Magni funeral home and the professional services provided by Arthur, five stars and recommend them strongly.

Arthur Magni went above and beyond to support and guide us before and after our mother's death. He…read morehelped us every step of the way and we can't express enough how grateful and appreciative we are. Amy and Paula Kahn

Friendly, professional, and Connor was super nice to our 3-year old and extremely efficient. He was…read moreknowledgeable and helped us find a tree that fit all or our criteria. He even helped us get it into our car (and was ready to tie it onto our roof). Parking is across the street and he was not hesitant to offer to lug the tree across the busy street for us, all "part of the service." Highly recommend!

I have been getting trees from here for decades…read more This year I need to coordinate delivery for multiple trees to different locations and it's made me a little nervous. Even though it's only the first week of November, the guys have been extremely helpful and accommodating before they even have the lot open for business! Ill keep coming back here as long as I can!

During one of the most difficult weeks of our lives, Doherty & Sons Funeral Home guided our family…read morewith exceptional care and professionalism. They coordinated every detail seamlessly--even amid severe weather--ensuring that the wake, funeral Mass, and burial proceeded with dignity and calm. Their organization, responsiveness, and steady presence allowed us to focus on honoring my dad rather than worrying about logistics. We are deeply grateful for their support and highly recommend Doherty & Sons.

Owners Menton and Oriola have created a wonderful Park Ave. bistro in Altea. Although the very…read moreindustrial décor differs greatly from that of its sister restaurant, Livia's Dish, the team once again comes through with outstanding food and genuine hospitality (Oriola makes sure to visit with each and every customer. Now this is someone who is, most definitely, in the right business). Our sweet waiter, Ken, was none too shabby either. He even allowed me to snap a pic of him. Sis stuck to breakfast fare and pronounced her short rib-stuffed omelet, rife with tender meat and an abundance of white Cheddar, the best she's ever had. I can't say enough about my burger, which had absolutely perfect flavor combinations: The patty, served between a buttery bun which seemed to me like a cross between a croissant and a brioche roll, was cooked to my specified doneness and topped with the most delicious onion jam, Boursin cheese, ripe tomato slices and baby greens, This burger was one of the best I've ever eaten. And the fries (skin-on, shoestring style)... Let me just say that you will eat the entire pile. Let me also say that the service pace was perfect as well. So if you're looking for an outstanding breakfast or brunch, Altea is the place to go. We look forward to many more here.

The Tollgate Cememtery was opened in the 1850s by the Catholic church to serve the rising numbers…read moreof immigrants from Ireland and Germany. Many headstones are damaged or unreadable, and many graves are probably unmarked. The Irish headstones often tell the county the deceased had come from. The name Tollgate comes from the pre-Forest Hills name for the nearby square. When Washington st was laid out in the late 1790s, it was a private turnpike, and the first gate (literally, turn-pike) south of Boston was at the site of today's Forest Hills square. When the train line was built in 1837, the toll road lost its wagon freight, and became a public way. In recent years, an Irish-American soldier's monument was erected in the cemetery, and each Memorial Day wreaths and flowers are left at the site. At the back corner of the cemetery, the steel skeleton of the old Tollgate walkway over the railroad tracks remains, a reminder of the time when a primary school sat on Washington street, and children from Forest Hills crossed the tracks to attend. The cemetery gate is chained but not locked, and fans of old graveyards will enjoy reading the inscriptions. Walk south from Forest Hills station on Hyde Park ave, the cemetery is on the right, between the street and the railroad tracks.

I love this little cemetery. I came across it one day and I said to myself "Gee what is this ?"…read moreThe first reviewer gave a great history lesson and I have read a few articles on Cemeteries in Boston as well. . I have noticed the chain and assumed it was locked. Now I am determine to go inside instead of just looking through the fence. Besides, this area is undergoing a lot of changes. I would hate to see any thing happen to this little gem of history.

Newton, MA Jerry and…read morehis team replaced a retaining wall that had begun to lean into our driveway. From start to finish, Jerry displayed respect, enthusiasm, integrity, expert know-how & flexibility. It was importantly to me that this wall last beyond my lifetime and be beautiful. I wanted my adjacent neighbors to feel respected, heard and included in the planning and execution. During the planning process, Jerry sent me tons of pictures to help me decide which look and construction I wanted. He brought different stones that I could see and touch. He explained the deconstruction and reconstruction process in meticulous detail. The proposal and contract was clear and detailed. The price was fair and within our budget. The project was completed within the time frame. Jerry and his team delivered on all fronts! My family and my wonderful neighbors are happy with the new wall. It is truly beautiful. I love seeing the real stone. I will be happy every time I pull into the driveway.

If you live anywhere near Newton MA, and are planning to have landscaping work done, you should…read moregive the folks at StoneWall Landscapes a call. We hired them this summer to do some long-deferred landscaping improvements, and we couldn't be happier. We'll definitely use them again. At our property we wanted to: * Replace the existing driveway and its adjacent stone wall * Replace the brick steps and concrete walkway that lead to our front door * Re-build a 6-foot-high stone retaining wall in the back yard * Re-grade the front and back yards and upgrade our plantings StoneWall Landscapes did it all. They listened carefully to what we wanted and worked with us to design a solution that met our needs and our budget. They were honest, flexible and straightforward, with excellent communication habits. As work progressed, the folks at StoneWall also: * Saved us money by moving our existing "mature" shrubs to the back yard * Installed a full irrigation system in front and back * Replaced the decking and railings on our 25-year-old deck (using their carpentry sub-contractor) * Added drainage pipes to our existing downspouts The StoneWall crew are punctual, hard-working, professional, considerate, and consistently helpful. They work together well, demonstrating a depth of experience in this family-owned business. The crew left the work site clean each night, and even helped clean up after some less-careful work by a different contractor that we'd hired. At the end of the project we were thrilled with the results. We got compliments from all of the neighbors, but the real credit goes to StoneWall Landscapes. We strongly recommend that you consider them for your next landscaping project!