Neighborhood Roundup
‘Art for a Woman’s Soul’ Program Coming Jan. 11 to West End Branch Library The Friends of the West End Public Library are sponsoring a free program, “Art for a Woman’s Soul,” on Thursday, Jan. 11,...
View ArticleBoston Finalizes Regulations To Ensure Large Buildings Achieve Carbon...
Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston’s Environment Department have finalized regulations for Boston’s Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO). The updated regulations were...
View ArticleVilna Shul To Hold International Holocaust Remembrance Day Event on January 28
In commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, The Vilna Shul at 18 Phillips St. will offer a multi-faceted and interactive event on Sunday, Jan. 28, from 3 to 5 p.m. The event,...
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Louijeuene Newly Elected President of the Council
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Boston City Councilor At-Large Ruthzee Louijeune has been sworn in as the President of the Boston City Council, making her not only the third Black woman to hold this...
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‘Urban Edge’: New Exhibit Exploring Neighborhood Resistance to Change, Death,...
Special to Times The Gallery at 249 A Street is set to premiere ‘Urban Edge’ – a new exhibit of works by local artists Duane Lucia and Steve Kromer. ‘Staring Death in the Face’ – a 2023...
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Oath of Office
Mayor Michelle Wu administers the Oath of Office to members of the Boston City Council at Faneuil Hall.
View ArticleReplace Belichick? Good Luck With That!
As we are writing this at the beginning of the week, there is rampant speculation that the Patriots are going to fire Bill Belichick, who undeniably is the greatest football coach of all time. Yes, he...
View ArticleDr. Martin Luther King Jr. Never Gave Up
For those of a certain age, it is hard to imagine that 2024 will mark 56 years since the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Memphis while he was standing on the balcony of the...
View ArticleBeacon Hill Architectural commission
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission will hold its monthly public hearing on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at 5 p.m. Attention: This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can...
View ArticleConstruction Update
The Construction Look-Ahead for the North Washington St. project through January 20 is posted. Scheduled Work • Removal of temporary vehicle bridge and pile supports • Demolition of old bridge...
View ArticleBoston’s Public Garden Named State’s Most Romantic Destination by Travel +...
By Susanne Beck It may not have the glamour or the height of California’s Griffith Observatory. Or enjoy as provocative a name as the Kissing Bridges of Parke County, Indiana. But according to the...
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Wu Highlights Initiatives in State of the City Address
By Adam Swift The future of Franklin Park, one of Boston’s open space and recreational jewels, took center stage at Mayor Michelle Wu’s State of the City address at MGM Music Hall on Tuesday night. Wu...
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The Advent School Winter Concert
The Advent School performed its Winter Concert, “Elements: Earth, Wind, Fire, Water, Love,” on December 15 at The Church of the Advent. Shown are the third and fourth grade singing, “Autumn Fires.”
View ArticleObituaries 01-27-2024
Elizabeth Thomson Former Editor at the Beacon Hill Times Elizabeth W. Thomson, 86, died on January 11 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born in Englewood N.J., Elizabeth “Didi” Whitson...
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BWSC Offers Tips To Prevent Frozen Pipes As Sustained Cold Spell Sets In With the recent cold spell and more nighttime temperatures well below freezing to come this winter season, Boston Water and...
View ArticleBiden-Harris Administration Announces $2.5 Million Grant for More Electric...
The Biden-Harris Administration last week announced a $2.5 million grant to the Town of Deerfield, Massachusetts to fund two publicly accessible EV charging sites. The award is one of 47 projects in...
View ArticleNational Grid Reminds Customers To Use Energy Programs
As winter weather and colder temperatures persist, National Grid is reminding Massachusetts customers to take advantage of energy programs that can help them manage their energy bills. The Low-Income...
View ArticleHouse Unanimously Passes Bill To Prevent Abuse and Exploitation
The Massachusetts House of Representatives last week passed legislation that combines several separate legislative initiatives into one bill that will help to prevent abuse and exploitation, while...
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Upcoming Events Sponsored by West End Museum Join the West End Museum for an author talk with Dan Dain as he walks us through his new book, “A History of Boston” on Thursday, Jan. 25, at 6 p.m. at The...
View ArticleSuffolk DA Hayden Credits Cooperation Between Police, Community for...
Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden credited cooperation and participation by residents of Boston’s neighborhoods and the “professional and tireless” work by Boston police for the historically low...
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