The Colonial Society of Massachusetts is inviting the public to tour its headquarters at 87 Mount Vernon St. at its next monthly open house on Sunday, Feb. 6. “The house really hasn’t been open to the public that much, so…
Month: January 2022
The West End Museum Flood
Special to the Times On January 15, a burst pipe on the fourth floor of West End Place — a mixed income complex at 150 Staniford Street — inundated the West End Museum (WEM) with over two-inches of water, and…
Senator Lydia Edwards Sworn in by Baker
At a State House ceremony last Thursday Senator Lydia Edwards was administered the oath of office by Gov. Charlie Baker in front of a room of new colleagues, friends and family. After taking the oath Edwards addressed the Massachusetts Senate…
Attorney General Maura Healey Announces Bid for Governor
Standing in Maverick Square in East Boston last Thursday Attorney General Maura Healey officially announced her candidacy for Governor of Massachusetts. Healey has long been touted as the successor to Gov. Charlie Baker’s governorship and emerged as a frontrunner for…
Beacon Hill, Surrounding Area’s Weekly COVID Positive Test Rate Slows a Bit
Ten days after Mayor Michelle Wu and the city implemented the ‘B Together” mandate that requires all employees and patrons at indoor venues to show proof of vaccination, Beacon Hill and the surrounding area’s weekly COVID 19 positive test rate…
Winter Walk Returns to Raise Funds and Awareness in Fight to End Homelessness
Winter Walk – an annual event that aims to raise funds and create awareness in its mission to end homelessness in Greater Boston – returns for its sixth year on Sunday, Feb. 13. Participants check in at 8:30 a.m. at…
BHAC Unanimously Approves Outdoor Signage for Future Business at 131 Charles St.
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission unanimously approved an application for new outdoor signage for a business at 131 Charles St. during its Jan. 20 public hearing, which was held virtually. The double-faced hanging sign, measuring 49-by-18 inches, would be made…
Livingstone, Bok, City Help Residents Displaced by Flooding
Since residents of 25 households at West End Place were displaced by flooding nearly two weeks ago, Rep. Jay Livingstone, Councilor Kenzie Bok, and the city have stepped up to help provide support to the impacted individuals. A sprinkler check-valve…
MBTA Proposes Several Fare Change Proposals for Riders
MBTA staff presented several fare change proposals that aim to improve equity by closing gaps in existing fare structures for Reduced Fare Riders, minimize pandemic-related revenue implications and budget uncertainties while increasing ridership where possible, and simplify fare tariff rules…
Neighborhood Roundup
Beacon Hill Village Presents Conversations with Imari Paris Jeffries of King Boston Save Wednesday, February 2, at 5:30 p.m. for a zoom presentation by the executive director of the organization that is behind the creation of “The Embrace,” the 22-foot…