LaMattina Endorses Murphy at-Large Councilor
Former Boston City Council Vice President Sal LaMattina, who represented East Boston, Charlestown, and the North End during his time in office, announced his endorsement on Friday of Erin Murphy for...
View ArticleBeacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Planning Underway for the 2021 BHCA Fall HillFest! This year’s Fall HillFest will take place on Sunday, September 12th, from 12 to 4pm, on the flat of Mt. Vernon Street! It promises to be another...
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Esplanade Association Summer Dock Party
The Esplanade Association held its 10th annual Summer Dock Party on Thursday, July 22, at the Community Boating docks to raise funds in support of Esplanade Association’s revitalization, enhancement,...
View ArticleLetter to the Editor
I Support Michelle Wu for Mayor Dear Editor: Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu has demonstrated time and time again that she is a climate leader. Michelle is the only candidate running for Mayor that...
View ArticleEnjoy the Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival
This weekend marks the return of the 16th annual Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival, featuring master sand sculptors who have come from all over the globe to compete in one of the...
View ArticleNot All Parents Know What’s Best for Their Kids
The executive order signed last week by Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida banning local school boards from requiring students to wear masks in schools in that state rates as one of the most reprehensible...
View ArticleJaney Names Lorena Lopera and Rafaela Polanco Garcia to Boston School Committee
Acting Mayor Kim Janey announced the appointment of Rafaela Polanco Garcia and Lorena Lopera to the Boston School Committee. The move follows her commitment in June to fill two vacancies and move the...
View ArticleNeighborhood Roundup
Virtual Program on ‘Etiquette of the Brahmin Summer’ The Gibson House Museum presents a return engagement of the virtual program, “Etiquette of the Brahmin Summer,” with Etiquetteer Robert B. Dimmick,...
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Shocking—a Trip to Maine. In Person. Together.
By Karen Cord Taylor Thirteen members of Beacon Hill Village and one member’s guest did something unusual in late July. Properly vaccinated, they took a train, a van and a boat, not to mention many...
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The West End Museum Flood
Special to the Times On January 15, a burst pipe on the fourth floor of West End Place — a mixed income complex at 150 Staniford Street — inundated the West End Museum (WEM) with over two-inches of...
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Colonial Society Welcomes Public for Monthly Open Houses
The Colonial Society of Massachusetts is inviting the public to tour its headquarters at 87 Mount Vernon St. at its next monthly open house on Sunday, Feb. 6. “The house really hasn’t been open to...
View ArticleLetter to the Editor
Countless Contributions Made by Boston’s Black Leaders To the Editor, As we celebrate Black History Month, I am reminded of the countless contributions made by Boston’s Black leaders in our city, from...
View ArticleGuest Op-Ed: America’s Crumbling Bridges, Can We Save Ourselves?
Dr. Glenn Mollette The Forbes Avenue bridge over Fern Hollow Creek in Pittsburgh’s Frick Park collapsed last Friday morning, January 28th with several vehicles, including a Port Authority bus, on the...
View ArticlePres. Biden’s Supreme Court Pick
There has been criticism from the usual suspects regarding President Joe Biden’s declared intention to choose a Black woman for the U.S. Supreme Court seat to fill that of Justice Stephen Breyer, who...
View ArticleTeacher Shortage Was Inevitable
An article in the Wall St. Journal this week highlighted yet another area of a labor shortage in the country that has been fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic: “Burned out teachers are leaving the...
View ArticleMyrtle St. Bike Decorating Event Asks for a Charles Street Bike Lane
On Sunday, January 23, the Beacon Hill bike community threw a bike decorating party for local children. Attendees were provided with free bike decorations and hot chocolate. The event was in support...
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Children’s Winter Fest Returns to Boston Common February 24 Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department present the annual Children’s Winter Festival on the Boston Common Parade...
View ArticleBeacon Hill Women’s Forum Welcomes Natalie Rekstad to Its February Meeting
By Ariana Hanley Happy winter, Beacon Hill! Are you looking to connect with your neighbors and friends and get inspired on a chilly night in Beacon Hill? If so, be sure to register for our February...
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Snow on the Hill
A near record snowstorm hit Beacon Hill leaving an average of two feet of snow. Residents managed to survive this historic storm as it was the fourth biggest storm to roar through in years.
View ArticleThe 1887 Electoral Count Act Must Be Amended
Americans always have taken for granted the sanctity and integrity of our electoral system. For decades, we routinely have sent observers to countries where democracy is a new thing to ensure that...
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