MFA Celebrates Return of Spring with Virtual Art in Bloom Exhibit
Special to the Times The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), celebrates the return of spring with a virtual edition of its 45th annual Art in Bloom (Friday, April 30–Monday, May 3), a festival that...
View ArticleArt Historian and Author, Liana Cheney Returns to Beacon Hill Seminars
Special to the Times Author and professor Liana De Girolami Cheney, a long-time resident of Beacon Hill, taught more than a dozen popular art history courses for Beacon Hill Seminars (BHS) before...
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Beacon Hill Garden Club members Leslie Adam, at left, and Alecia Manning ushered in spring by planting the window box and the Charles Street Post Office at the end of March.
View ArticleRose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy Names Chris Cook as New Executive Director
The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy today announced the selection of Chris Cook as its next Executive Director. “Chris’ deep local experience in open space, parks, and community engagement is a...
View ArticleSpring Has Blooms at the West End Library With Volunteer’s Help
The Friends of the West End Library have been hard at work to renovate the open space in front of this branch of the Boston Public Library. The Friends began working with the Beacon Hill Garden Club...
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Friends of the Public Garden Annual Meeting Coming April 15 The Friends of the Public Garden will its 51st Annual Meeting via Zoom on Thursday, April 15, at 6 p.m. The virtual meeting will feature...
View ArticleNational Grid Replacing Leaky Gas Main on Temple Street
National Grid’s ongoing work on Temple Street will take five months to complete, and involves the replacement of a leaky elevated pressure plastic gas main that was installed in 1977, according to...
View ArticleBridge Architect Miguel Rosales on Hand for Boston Design Week Virtual...
As part of the eighth annual Boston Design Week, venerable bridge architect and designer, as well as a resident of Beacon Hill, Miguel Rosales will be on hand for a virtual presentation on Wednesday,...
View ArticleGreenway Conservancy Board Announces New Members
The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy, the non-profit responsible for the management and care of The Greenway, is pleased to announce the election of two new members of its volunteer Board of...
View ArticleNational Grid Reminds Customers to Call 8-1-1 Before Digging
April is designated as National Safe Digging Month, and National Grid urges anyone who is planning on digging to call 811 to prevent serious personal injury, property damage and service interruptions...
View ArticlePrescott Patriots
By Christina Yin Patriots Day, celebrated on April 19, is the Massachusetts state holiday commemorating the Battles of Lexington and Concord and their significance sparking the Revolutionary War. On...
View ArticleFriends of the Public Garden 50th Anniversary Celebration
Special to the Times The Friends of the Public Garden will celebrate its 50th Anniversary virtually on Friday, April 30. Attendees of this year’s special event will discover the powerful story of 50...
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King’s Chapel Serious About Fighting Climate Change
Special to the Times King’s Chapel members have gone all out to celebrate Earth Day on April 22 and to introduce their Environmental Action Initiative to a wider audience. Concerned about the effects...
View ArticleFederal Judge Sides With School Committee on Temporary Exam School Admissions...
Federal Judge William Young late last week issued his decision on the challenge to this year’s altered Exam School Admission process, saying that the temporary admissions system did not discriminate...
View ArticleConstruction Update: North Washington Street Bridge Construction Look-Ahead...
This is a brief overview of construction operations and impacts for the North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project. MassDOT will provide additional notices as needed for high-impact work and...
View ArticleFuture of Chiofaro’s Harbor Garage Skyscraper Uncertain After Court Ruling
For years now the Chiofaro Company run by developer Don Chiafaro has been trying to replace the Harbor Garage on Boston’s waterfront with a 600-foot skyscraper. The Proposed Project would include...
View ArticleVirtual Duckling Day Returns for 2021 Mother’s Day Celebration
For its second year, the annual Mother’s Day parade typically held in Boston’s Public Garden will be happening online. The 2021 Virtual Duckling Day, hosted by the Friends of the Public Garden on...
View ArticleCity Resumes Ticketing and Towing for Parking Violations
On Tuesday, April 20, the City of Boston resumed ticketing and towing for parking violations that have been forgiven since the onset of the pandemic. Beginning last March, the Boston Transportation...
View ArticleFriends of the Public Garden Hold 51st Annual Meeting
The Friends of the Public Garden held their 51st Annual Meeting on April 16, a virtual event with over 115 people attending. Leslie Adam, the Board chair, welcomed everyone and emphasized the...
View ArticleEsplanade Association Named Official Charity of 2021 Boston Marathon
Fifteen runners will receive bibs from the Boston Athletic Association to support the Charles River Esplanade The Esplanade is the premier running trail in Greater Boston. Each year, the excitement...
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