Public Safety Concerns on the Common and Downtown Discussed at City Hearing
By Dan Murphy Concerns pertaining to public safety and quality-of-life issues on the Boston Common and in Downtown Crossing were the subject at hand during a special City Council committee hearing on Nov. 26 at City Hall. Rishi Shukla, a…
Boston Common Tree Lighting Set for Tonight
Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, and title sponsor The Province of Nova Scotia will host Boston’s signature holiday celebration, the 82nd annual Boston Common Tree Lighting, on Thursday, December 5, from 6:00…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Boston City Councilor At-Large Henry Santana at BHCA First Friday Coffee Hour Boston City Councilor Henry Santana will be our guest at tomorrow’s First Friday Coffee Hour. Come with your questions about the Council’s work and issues that impact our…
Marika’s Antique Store: Legend and Legacy
By Mark Duffield On Oct. 20, 2022, Marika’s Antique Store at 130 Charles St. and its beloved owner, Matthew Raisz, took their last breath. As Secretary of War, Edwin Stanton opined when President Abraham Lincoln had passed away: “He now…
Charlesbank Playground Closed due to Construction
Special to the Times On Tuesday, Dec. 3, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) closed the Charlesbank Playground on the Esplanade in the City of Boston to replace the existing playground with the new Gronk Playground, which is expected…