Rep. Pressley Needs to be Reminded To the Editor, Rep. Ayanna Pressley spoke against last week’s House Censure of Rep. Tlaib as, “a waste of time,” and an effort to, “silence a progressive woman of color.” Viewers watching the hearing…
Month: November 2023
Councilor Durkan Cruises to Easy Reelection Victory
District 8 City Councilor Sharon Durkan cruised to an easy reelection victory in the city’s Tuesday, Nov. 7, municipal election. “Thank you, District 8. Tonight, we won every precinct of the district again! I’m honored to continue to serve the…
Barnaby’s Toy & Art Opens on Charles Street
A recent addition to Charles Street’s retail landscape, Barnaby’s Toy & Art offers a hand-on, interactive experience for kids through a wide range of art offerings, along with a selection of handpicked toys and children’s books, including a series of…
Tribute to Susan Paul Brings Joy and Unity to Beacon Hill
Special to Times On Sunday, Oct. 15, music filled both the African Meeting House and the hearts of those in attendance at “Let the Children Sing,” a joint collaboration between the Museum of African American History, the Beacon Hill Civic…
News Briefs
Parks Department Announces Annual Holiday Lightings Mark your calendars and prepare to join the Boston Parks and Recreation Department to celebrate the holiday season with their 2023 schedule of lighting celebrations in City of Boston parks. Please note that due…
Final Design Unveiled for Gronk Playground on the Esplanade
The final design for Gronk Playground – a new public amenity planned for the Esplanade and made possible via a financial gift from former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski – was unveiled during a virtual meeting sponsored by…
‘Horsing Around’ in Support of BINA Farm Center
Special to the Times The BINA Farm Center’s ‘Horsing Around’ gala, held on Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Mandarin Oriental hotel, supported BINA’s mission of bringing people together of all abilities through inclusive therapeutic, clinical and recreational equine programs in…
Beacon Hill Resident Contributes to Success of VNA Care’s Annual Heroes in Health Care Gala
VNA Care, the first organized visiting nurse association in the United States, raised nearly $260,000 for patient care services during the annual Heroes in Health Care Gala at the Mandarin Oriental, Boston. Beacon Hill resident Renee Picard Walsh, Gala Committee…
DPH Officials Urge Residents To Get Vaccinated Ahead of the Holiday Season
As the weather gets colder and with holiday gatherings just around the corner, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) urges residents to get vaccinated. “With Thanksgiving just two weeks away, now is a great time for those preparing to…
City Opens Applications for Boston School Committee
Mayor Michelle Wu opened the application to fill two upcoming vacancies on the Boston School Committee, for a term starting January 4, 2024 and ending on January 1, 2028. The Boston School Committee Nominating Panel, composed of Boston Public Schools…