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 the public that much, so…
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 water, and…
Senator Lydia Edwards Sworn in by Baker
At a State House ceremony last Thursday Senator Lydia Edwards was administered the oath of office by Gov. Charlie Baker in front of a room of new colleagues, friends and family. After taking the oath Edwards addressed the Massachusetts Senate…
Attorney General Maura Healey Announces Bid for Governor
Standing in Maverick Square in East Boston last Thursday Attorney General Maura Healey officially announced her candidacy for Governor of Massachusetts. Healey has long been touted as the successor to Gov. Charlie Baker’s governorship and emerged as a frontrunner for…
Beacon Hill, Surrounding Area’s Weekly COVID Positive Test Rate Slows a Bit
Ten days after Mayor Michelle Wu and the city implemented the ‘B Together” mandate that requires all employees and patrons at indoor venues to show proof of vaccination, Beacon Hill and the surrounding area’s weekly COVID 19 positive test rate…
Winter Walk Returns to Raise Funds and Awareness in Fight to End Homelessness
Winter Walk – an annual event that aims to raise funds and create awareness in its mission to end homelessness in Greater Boston – returns for its sixth year on Sunday, Feb. 13. Participants check in at 8:30 a.m. at…