By Michael Maler Several weeks ago, Pearl (my poodle) and I were walking through the Public Garden early in the morning. Pearl was alerted to a “chirping” coming from the Lagoon, so we went over to investigate. We arrived to…
Month: June 2023
Beacon Hill Architectural Commission
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission will hold a public hearing on June 15 at 5 p.m. ZOOM: HTTPS://ZOOM.US/J/97589865025 Subject of the hearing will be applications for Certificates of Design Approval on the agenda below, reviews of architectural violations, and such…
June Is a Month of Freedom
June marks the first month of the summer season, the period on the calendar when we take vacations from school and work to travel and enjoy the company of our friends and family members. It’s our personal time, that sweet…
Happy Not To Be a Boston Sports Fan
When we were younger, we lived and died by our Boston sports teams. Yes, the late Bill Russell and the Celtics provided more than a decade of joy and, for a short time, so too did Bobby Orr and the…
Memorial Day Flag Garden Returns to the Common
Drs. Gurnon Hill Twins Graduate From Tufts Veterinary School
Special to the Times Emilie and Sarah Gurnon, the 26-year-old identical-twin daughters of Jack and Cassie Gurnon, owners of Charles Street Supply, graduated on Sunday May 22, from Tufts Veterinary School in Grafton. The Gurnon sisters are both now Doctors…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
June First Friday Coffee Hour Join us tomorrow at our Coffee Hour with City Council President Ed Flynn as our guest at 8:30am at 74 Joy Street. Come with your questions and thoughts about issues important to you on Beacon…
Boston Police Report Area A-1 Sees 7-Percent Spike in Part One Crime
Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend, Area A-1 had seen a 7-percent increase in Part One crime from last year, according to Boston Police. `Between Jan. 1 and May 21 of this year, 761 incidents of Part One crime were reported…
Neighborhood Roundup
District 8 Council Hopeful Montez Haywood To Hold Meet-and-Greet June 6 at Blackstone’s Montez Haywood, a candidate for the District 8 City Council seat, will hold at meet-and-greet on Tuesday, June 6, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Blackstone’s of…
City Recognizes Beacon Hill Cleaners As ‘Legacy Business’
Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu announced the inaugural list of Legacy Business awardees, a group of 30 businesses including Bunker Hill Barber Shop that represent the rich diversity and cultural fabric of all Boston neighborhoods. This program –…