Sumner Tunnel To Close July 5 Through August 5
By Michael Coughlin Jr. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) recently hosted two public meetings to provide information on the upcoming closure of the Sumner Tunnel, which is...
View ArticleBoston Pops July 4th Spectacular Set To Return To Hatch Shell
The Boston Pops July 4th Spectacular will return to the Hatch Memorial Shell on the Esplanade starting at 8 p.m. Conductor Keith Lockhart will lead a program featuring the Boston Pops orchestra with...
View ArticleFrog Pond is Now Open
Mayor Michelle Wu give a high-five to a little girl who, like the Mayor, attended the opening of The FrogPond spray pool. The pool is free and open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. until Labor Day.
View ArticleFarewell from the Harvard Musical Association
Special to the Times “When Jim and Joni McDonald moved to Beacon Hill 34 years ago as Stewards to the Harvard Musical Association at 57a Chestnut Street they were asked for a 5 year commitment....
View ArticleBeacon Hill Architectural Commission
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission will hold its monthly public hearing on Thursday, July 18, at 5 p.m. Attention: This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate...
View ArticleBLO brings Free Orchestral Music to Boston Neighborhoods
Boston Landmarks Orchestra, under the direction of Music Director Christopher Wilkins, is gearing up to offer another season of enchanting musical experiences under the stars in Boston. From the...
View ArticleCommonwealth Shakespeare Company Announces Cast for Shakespeare’s ‘The...
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company (CSC) and Steven Maler, Founding Artistic Director, are pleased to announce the cast of this summer’s production of Shakespeare’s moving epic, The Winter’s Tale, on...
View ArticleGarden Club Donations Total Almost $200,000
In June the Beacon Hill Garden Club gave away nearly $200,000 to 33 Boston-area horticultural and environmental organizations. Highlights in the club’s annual grants were the Boston Bridge Charter...
View ArticleBHGC Elects Officers and Recognizes Members Who Went The Extra Mile
Special to the Times At its recent annual meeting, the Beacon Hill Garden Club (BHGC) elected officers and liaisons to local horticultural organization. It also gave special recognition to members who...
View ArticleNimoy’s Son Speaks at West End Museum
Adam Nimoy, the son of the late West End native Leonard Nimoy, who iconically portrayed Mr. Spock in the original 1960s ‘Star Trek’ TV series, was on hand for an Author Talk on Sunday, June 30, at...
View ArticleNeighborhood Roundup
WECA meeting set for July 11 at Amy Lowell Apartments The West End Civic Association (WECA) will hold its next meeting in person on Thursday, July 11, at 6 p.m. in the Community Room at Amy Lowell...
View ArticleMBTA to Launch Contactless Payment System on Aug. 1
Special to Times MBTA will be rolling out its new contactless payment system on Thursday, Aug. 1. Contactless payment will then be accepted onboard buses, Green Line trolleys, and at all gated subway...
View ArticleBeacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Upcoming Meetings & Events: Tomorrow: Charles Street Clean-up – Friday, July 12th, at 9am If you’d like to help, meet at 9am outside of the Charles Street Meeting House/Tatte. Please bring...
View ArticleObituaries 07-18-2024
Jo-Del Nye Gaeth Community Activist and 40-year resident of Beacon Hill Jo-Del Nye Gaeth died peacefully in San Diego, CA after a brief but fierce battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Bentonville,...
View ArticlePutin: The Hitler of the 21st century
The horrific bombing recently of Ukraine’s largest children’s hospital by Russia only adds to the genocidal atrocities being perpetrated upon the people of Ukraine at the direction of Vladimir Putin....
View ArticleThe Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival is this Weekend
One of the biggest events of the summer season in the Greater Boston area will take place this weekend when the 20th annual Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival, sponsored by the Revere...
View ArticleWu Announces Launch of ‘Dear Summer Vol. 2’ Mixtape
Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu and the City’s Office of Tourism, Sports and Entertainment announced the release of “Dear Summer Vol. 2.” This annual mixtape features songs and mixes from...
View ArticleBoston Harbor Releases ‘Harborwalk 2.0’ Toolkit to Promote Accessible,...
Special to the Times Boston Harbor Now released Visualizing Harborwalk 2.0, a toolkit for designing a more resilient and equitable waterfront for Greater Boston. Intended for municipal planners,...
View ArticleWu Announces New Disability Data Standards for Boston
Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu announced new disability-aware standards for City resources and the collection of disability data from residents throughout government processes. This Disability...
View ArticleWu Announces Health Equity Agenda to Improve Life Expectancy
Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) announced a new long-term health equity agenda to improve life expectancy, reduce racial and ethnic disparities,...
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