Back in the spring, a group of Boston Latin School students recognized that many elementary school children were then stuck at home due to the pandemic and needed help with their schoolwork, so they formed Docemus – a fledgling nonprofit…
Month: September 2020
Walsh Announces Second Phase of ‘Healthy Streets’ Transformation
Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced a suite of permanent changes to the City’s streets that will improve safety and increase the efficiency of bus commutes. These changes advance Mayor Walsh’s Healthy Streets goals to support a safe reopening and equitable…
Civic Association Board Votes to Form Joint Task Force on Diversity and Inclusion
The Beacon Hill Civic Association board of directors voted unanimously during its monthly meeting, which was held virtually on Monday, Sept. 14, to create a new task force to ensure diversity and inclusivity within the organization itself. Russ Gaudreau, co-chair…
Neighborhood Roundup
Enrollment Open for Beacon Hill/Back Bay Girl Scout Troop 65321 Girl Scout Troop 65321, covering the Beacon Hill and Back Bay neighborhoods, is accepting enrollment for new scouts entering Kindergarten and first grade (fall 2020). Meetings are held on Monday…
COVID-19 Update for Beacon Hill
The COVID-19 infection rate in Beacon Hill and surrounding neighborhoods has increased 2.5 percent in one week according to the latest city statistics. According to the latest data released by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) on Friday Beacon Hill,…
After 28 Years, as Determined as Ever to Bring Susan Taraskiewicz’s Killer or Killers to Justice
Twenty-eight years ago this week, the body of Susan Taraskiewicz was found in the trunk of her car, which had been left outside an auto repair shop on Route 1A in Revere. So much time has passed since then. But…
Nichols House Museum Re-Opens September 19
On Saturday, September 19, the Nichols House Museum will re-open for the season on a Saturday only schedule. The Museum will be following state and federal guidelines for safe museum operations during COVID-19. Thirty-minute guided tours will be offered at…
Learn to Skate Classes Offered at 10 Greater Boston Rinks
The 2020-2021 skating season is about to begin. Bay State Skating School is one of Greater Boston’s most established and popular skating programs. We have taught Learn-To-Skate classes to children ages 4-18 in the Greater Boston area for over 50…
Police Briefs 09-17-2020
Boston Police District A-1 Advisory Bulletin: Protect Against Car Theft and Break-Ins Never leave valuable items exposed to public view. Remove valuable items from your car or lock them in the trunk. Never leave valuable items exposed to public view.…
Apocalypse — Now
The photos of the wildfires in our western states that have incinerated entire communities and that have turned daytime skies to night by their heavy smoke have illustrated the dramatic effects of climate change upon the daily lives of millions…