The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission approved by a vote of 2-1, with one abstention, to ratify the unapproved installation of a security gate at the garden level of 11 Irving St. during its Nov. 18 public hearing, which took place…
Month: November 2021
Wu Signs Edwards, O’Malley’s Fossil Fuel Ordinance
On Monday Mayor Michelle Wu signed a city ordinance proposed by City Councilors Lydia Edwards and Matt O’Malley to divest city funds from fossil fuels. The ordinance requires the city’s collector-treasurer to divest city funds out of “stocks, securities or…
Wu Endorses Edwards for 1st Suffolk and Middlesex Senate Seat
In her first political endorsement since taking the oath of office as Mayor of Boston, Michelle Wu endorsed District 1 City Councilor Lydia Edward’s candidacy for the 1st Suffolk and Middlesex senate seat last Thursday at Belle Isle Marsh Reservation…
Nichols House Museum’s Holiday Wreath Tour Dec. 12
The Nichols House Museum’s self-guided Beacon Hill Holiday Wreath Tour returns Sunday, Dec. 12, from noon to 4 p.m., making stops outside 14 private neighborhood homes decorated with wreaths, garlands, and window displays for the occasion. The tour, which is…
Copley Square Tree Lighting Set for Nov. 29
The City of Boston, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, and the Friends of Copley Square welcome the holidays with the annual Copley Square Tree Lighting on Monday, November 29, starting at 5 p.m. This free event will feature appearances…
Celebrate the Holidays on Historic Freedom Trail
The Freedom Trail Foundation invites revelers to celebrate this holiday season on the annual Historic Holiday Strolls. The festive atmosphere of the city, set against the unique backdrop of Boston’s historic sites, makes these merry 60-minute tours a perfect way…
Guest Op-Ed: Time to Equip Our Schools for a Sustainable Future
By Lydia Edwards My education changed my life, opened up opportunities, and created a bridge to a better life. Thanks to the educational opportunities I received, I was able to graduate from college and went on to become the first…
Guest Op-Ed: The Need for Universal Childcare
By Anthony D’Ambrosio The Covid-19 pandemic has produced staggering disruptions to education and childcare. As a member of the Revere School Committee, I have seen these challenges firsthand. Over the past year and a half, I have spoken with dozens…
Autumn on the Hill
Skinner’s Auction to Feature Collection of John and Marilyn Keane
Skinner Auctioneers will host a live auction on Friday, Nov. 19, showcasing the collection of John and Marilyn Keane, who were devoted collectors of early American craftsmanship and paintings from the China Trade, as well as former longtime residents of…