In nearly two decades in office, Mayor Thomas M. Menino has kept one address: a tidy 1½-story cape with green shutters on Chesterfield Street in Readville. It has a distinctly low-key suburban feel and features a gas fireplace the Meninos installed in the den for a touch of luxury.
Now Menino finds himself living in an opulent, Greek Revival mansion on one of the most desirable streets in Boston, atop Beacon Hill. The walls hold original portraits of famous faces from centuries past. The dining room, capable of receiving 60 for supper, has a display of Chinese porcelain on loan from the Museum of Fine Arts.
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When the library director stayed there, there was an issue of whether she was being taxed on that perk. Is the mayor paying taxes on this?
Casting Pearls before Swine---Matthew 7:6 At least when Kevin from Heaven abused it; he added some CLASS!!!
It's great that the Tom is recovering so well and has use of the Parkamn House. I for one have been curious to see the inside of the house so thanks for all the great pictures.
Keep up the good, hard work Tom.
Boston has a mayor who is trying to do the right thing and his critics are lurking outside of the Parkman House waiting for him to stumble. Very sad. Keep up the great spirits, Mayor Menino.
Immediately prior to his long stay in the hospital, Mayor Menino made the time to visit four new, small businesses in West Roxbury in one afternoon to support the owners with his presence and publicity. He was not well at all, trying to walk upright as he shook hands and offered his enthusiasm and encouragement to young, new businesses in the city. I left knowing he was not a well man, as did many others.
I am pleased to know he is recuperating with his staff and location in mind. I wish him well and thank him for his tenacity and support all of these years for the citizens of Boston.
It would appear, his honor has been living off the fat of the land. Perhaps a diet is in order.