Reflection on Mel King
By Marianne Salza and Dan Murphy Social activist Melvin Herbert King (October 20, 1928-March 29, 2023) believed in the power of unity. His emphasis on compassion, respect, and inclusivity strengthened...
View ArticlePioneering Mass Eye and Ear Researcher Nelson Kiang Dies at 93
Nelson Yuan-sheng Kiang, a pionerring Mass Eye and Ear researcher, as well as a Beacon Hill resident, died on March 19 in Boston. He was 93. Mr. Kiang was born in Wuxi, China, on July 6, 1929. At age...
View ArticleWu Announces Applications Open for the 2023–2024 Spark Boston Council
Mayor Michelle Wu announced applications for the 2023-2024 SPARK Boston Council are now open and available online. The SPARK Boston Council is a volunteer leadership and civic engagement council made...
View ArticleBeacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Boston City Council Meeting 4/11/23 There will be an important City Council Hearing on Tuesday, April 11th, at 10am in the Iannella Chamber, 5th floor, at Boston City Hall. The subject of this hearing...
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Hill House Holds Annual Wine Dinner
Hill House held its annual Wine Dinner at Bacon Hill Bistro. The fundraising event drew many from theneigborhood to support the organization that offers activities such as sorts, music, art, dance,...
View ArticleThe Marathon Bombing,10 Years Later
This week marks the 10th anniversary of the tragic Boston Marathon bombing which occurred on April 15, 2013, when two brothers set off a pair of bombs near the finish line of the marathon, killing...
View ArticleBeacon Hill Architectural Commission
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission will hold it’s monthly public hearing on Thursday, April 20, at 5 p.m. Attention: This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can...
View ArticleWu and B.A.A. Announce Inaugural Fastest Bostonian Award Medal for 2023
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today announced an award for the Fastest Bostonian, which will be given to the Boston man and woman with the quickest finish times in the...
View ArticleAmerican Mahjong Lessons and Games at West End Library
Story by Marianne Salza Plastic mahjong tiles clicked against each other as players shuffled a pile before building their 38-piece walls in the community room of the West End Branch Library on April...
View ArticleLast Chance To Experience: The World’s Most Popular Display of Lego Art...
Special to the Times A captivating exhibition featuring intriguing works of art by renowned contemporary artist Nathan Sawaya— has announced that it will extend its final week in Boston, with tickets...
View ArticleBig Day Boston To Host City-Wide Birding Event
On May 6, all bird lovers will get a chance to see how many different species of birds that they can spot. The event is billed as a friendly birding competition to see who can spot the highest number...
View ArticleMayor Wu To Open Swan Boats on April 15
Mayor Michelle Wu, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, and the Paget family will host the first ride of the season on the popular Boston Swan Boats as they open at the Boston Public Garden...
View ArticleNeighborhood Roundup
WECA Meeting Set for April 13 at Amy Lowell Apartments The West End Civic Association (WECA) will hold its next meeting in person on Thursday, April 13, at 6 p.m. in the Community Room at Amy Lowell...
View ArticleHarvard Travellers Club Hosts Worldwide Birder Noah Stryker at Its Annual...
The Harvard Travellers Club is pleased to conclude its 2022-2023 season with a presentation from world birder, Noah Strycker. In 2015, he set a record for a worldwide Big Year of birding, seeing...
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Upstairs Downstairs Welcomes Spring With Annual Easter Event
Bob and Laura Cousineau of Upstairs Downstairs Home shown holding one of their “Eggs-celent Basket of Goodies” which were handed out to customers entering the store.
View ArticleVolunteers To Plant 8 Trees at One Day for Change Event
On Friday, April 21, West End Tree Boston will oversee the planting of another eight trees in the West End of Boston. The trees are donated and planted by a team from Integrated Marketing Solutions...
View ArticleNews Briefs
Hayden Announces 2023 Community Reinvestment Grant Program Application Dates District Attorney Kevin Hayden announced that community non-profit organizations in Suffolk County can apply for grants of...
View ArticleNorth Washington Street Bridge Construction Look-Ahead Through April 29
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 ArticleLocal Legislators Call for Greater Emphasis on Decarbonization in MBTA...
By Adam Swift Local legislators want to see the MBTA place a greater emphasis on electrification of its rail, bus, and subway systems in its latest capital improvement plan. On Thursday, April 13, the...
View ArticlePeter Faneuil House and Beacon Hill Friends House Earmarked for CPA Funding
As two of 56 projects earmarked for Community Preservation Act (CPA) grants this year, the Peter Faneuil House at 60 Joy St. will receive a $280,000 grant to rehabilitate the basketball court and...
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