Mayor Michelle Wu announced the launch of the SPACE Grant program in partnership with the Office of Economic Opportunity & Inclusion (OEOI). The program will identify creative ways to bring people back to major commercial districts, revitalize the economy as…
Month: December 2022
BPHC Issues Flu Advisory to Providers
The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) issued an advisory to Boston health care providers alerting them about concerning levels of flu activity during the early stage of flu season, as well as the slow uptake of flu vaccinations and COVID-19…
Merry Christmas
This is the most wonderful time of the year, to paraphrase the popular song, with holiday music playing in the malls and on our car radios, resurrecting our earliest childhood memories of Christmases-past. We choose just the right tree, decorate…
A Great World Cup
We don’t pretend to be big soccer fans, but even we were caught up in the excitement and the drama of the World Cup, which reached its climax this past Sunday with the exciting and exhilarating victory by Argentina in…
Bringing Holiday Cheer to Temple Street
Young Friends Support Parks At Annual Winter Party
BHAC Ponders Future of District Guidelines for Intercom Systems
The Beacon Hill Architectural Committee (BHAC) held a subcommittee meeting regarding district guidelines for intercom systems virtually on Monday, Dec. 12. The subcommittee comprised Commission Chair Mark Kiefer, Vice Chair Arian Allen, and Commissioner Annette Given. Nick Armata, BHAC staff, …
City Council Hearing Focuses on Rodent Infestations
Ubiquitous rodent infestations throughout Boston was the topic at hand during a City Council hearing held on Thursday, Dec. 8, at City Hall, as well as virtually. The meeting, sponsored by the City Council’s Committee on City Services and Innovation…
First Night Boston Expands: Annual Celebration Returns to Copley Square, Adds Second Day
First Night Boston, New England’s largest New Year’s Eve party, returns to celebrate the start of 2023 in Boston’s Back Bay. The free and family-friendly event runs from 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 31, 2022 through 12:30 a.m. on Saturday,…
Ordinance Signed Requiring Captions on Public-Facing TVs To Increase Access for People With Disabilities
Mayor Michelle Wu last Friday signed an ordinance requiring that places of public accommodations in the City of Boston such as restaurants, bars, banks and gyms turn on the closed captioning function on any televisions in public areas. The ordinance,…