Governor Charlie Baker on Tuesday announced that the state has a goal of getting elementary school students back into the classroom full-time by April. “I think we all know that when COVID hit last year, just about this time, teachers,…
Month: February 2021
BVHDC hears what is probably the last advisory review for Isabella St. condo proposal
The Bay Village Historic District Commission (BVHDC) met virtually on Feb. 9, where members heard another advisory review for the condominium proposal at 19 Isabella St., the former Our Lady of Victories Church. No vote is taken on advisory review…
Music Salon features award-winning guitarist
As part of its ongoing Music Salon series, the Beacon Hill Village has invited award-winning guitarist Sharon Isbin to speak on Zoom Tuesday, March 3 at 5:30 p.m.. The event is free and open to the public. Acclaimed for her…
City Paws: Short and Sweet
By Penny & Ed Cherubino Imagine someone in authority talking to you and what you hear is “yadda, yadda, yadda,” IMPORTANT, “Blah blah blah …” or “LISTEN TO ME!” As far as your dog is concerned, you sound like a…
Neighborhood restaurateur predicts brighter times ahead for city’s dining establishments
While the first month of 2021 brought paltry earnings for many of the city’s already struggling dining establishments, one well-established neighborhood restaurateur foresees brighter times on the horizon for them. “January certainly was bleak, but with the news of the…
Historic New England’s Metro-Boston regional site administrator feels fortunate to call Temple Street home
While Michael Maler, Historic New England’s Metro-Boston Regional Site Administrator, originally hails from the Los Angeles area, he said he felt immediately at home in Boston when he first came to the area to attend Harvard Summer School following his…
‘Lights in the Necklace’ shine through Mar. 13 on select Emerald Necklace bridges
The Emerald Necklace Conservancy offers visitors to the Emerald Necklace parks another wonderful reason to visit this winter with “Lights in the Necklace.” From February 13 through March 13, 2021, select bridges in the Emerald Necklace will be awash with…
Walsh announces Scholarships to diversify Boston EMS
Building on a commitment to promote diversity and inclusion among the ranks of Boston Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Boston EMS Chief James Hooley last Friday announced new paramedic certification scholarships for current EMS members. Coordinated…
City’s Community Choice Electricity program underway
Special to Times Community Choice Electricity (CCE) – a milestone program announced by Mayor Martin Walsh in December as an important part of the City’s climate action strategy for achieving carbon-neutrality – launched Feb. 1, and, according to the City,…
BPL announces morning hours for BPL-To-Go
On Feb. 11, the Boston Public Library announced that its branches will now offer morning hours for BPL To Go services. Starting on February 12, branches will be open on Fridays from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., giving patrons more flexibility when picking up and dropping…