Month: September 2021
Boncore Will Step Down from State Senate Seat
Sen. Joseph Boncore, who has served in the First Middlesex and Suffolk District senate seat, that includes parts of Beacon Hill, since 2016, announced Wednesday that he will be resigning from his position. He will be submitting his official letter…
Longtime Church of Advent Music Director, Organist, Edith Ho, Dies at 88
Edith Ho, who served as the Church of the Advent’s music director and organist for three decades, died July 30 in hospice care in Worcester following a long illness. She was 88. Born on Aug. 16, 1932, in Guangzhou, China,…
Pinckney Street Resident Sally Reyering Wins First Prize for Shade Garden in Mayor’s Garden Contest
The only award winner from Beacon Hill, as well as a first-time contestant, Sally Reyering of Pinckney Street took first place last week in the Shade Garden category in the 25th annual Mayor’s Garden Contest. Reyering’s garden has two levels,…
Markey Hosts Climate Action Conversation at NE Aquarium
At a Climate Action Conversation at the New England Aquarium last Thursday U.S. Sen. Ed Markey called the global warming crisis a ‘Code Red’ and outlined steps needed to be taken now to ensure a sustainable future for the planet.…
Beacon Hill’s, Surrounding Area’s COVID Cases Jump 30 Percent
It’s a good thing the City’s new mask mandate policy for indoor venues went into effect last Friday because Beacon Hill and the surrounding area’s COVID numbers increased dramatically between August 23 and August 30. City health officials are scrambling…
Dr. David F. M. Brown Named Incoming MGH President
Special to Times Dr. David F. M. Brown will assume the roles of President of Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Executive Vice President at Mass General Brigham effective Sept. 8, according to a statement from Mass General Brigham President and…
MassDOT Announces Labor Day Travel Advisory
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is advising the public to plan ahead for Labor Day Weekend travel, drive in off peak hours if possible, utilize available technology tools for trips including www.mass511.com, consider public transportation if possible to reach…
Boston Election Department Announces Preparations Ahead of the 2021 Elections
The City of Boston’s Election Department today announced its preparations ahead of the 2021 Municipal Elections, including the availability of vote by mail and early voting for both the Tuesday, September 14, 2021 Preliminary Municipal Election and the Tuesday, November…
Neighborhood Roundup
DCR Traffic Advisory: Storrow Drive Through Thursday, Sept. 9, excluding weekends, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will implement a lane closure on the Storrow Drive on-ramp at the intersection of Nashua Street and Route 28 in the City…