Mayor Michelle Wu announced the launch of the Boston Tax Help Coalition’s (BTHC) twenty-second year of providing free tax preparation services. Area residents earning $70,000 or less annually can file safely while maximizing their refunds and credits at over 30…
Month: February 2024
Coalition Builds Momentum for Ranked Choice Voting in Boston
The coalition group Ranked Choice Boston (RCB) announced the addition of a new partner to its campaign, as it continues to build momentum to promote rank choice voting in the City of Boston. RCB, along with the voting rights group…
Old North Church and Historic Site Opens Its Doors During February School Vacation
Known for “one if by land, and two if by sea,” and the midnight ride of Paul Revere, the legacy of Boston’s oldest surviving church as a symbol of American independence and active citizenship is discussed in history and civics…
Wu Announces Largest-Ever Award To Support Nonprofit Organizations
Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu announced the City of Boston has received more than $47 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to support nonprofit organizations providing services to individuals experiencing homelessness. This award…
Ol’ Man Winter Is No Match for Climate Change
The record-high temperatures and beautiful weather this past weekend and Monday may have lulled us into thinking that the worst of winter was behind us. But Ol’ Man Winter gave us a head-fake worthy of Patrick Mahomes by bringing our…
Pats Fans, on the Outside Looking In
The Super Bowl has become our biggest national holiday. There is no other event that even comes close to grabbing the attention of just about every American, even more so this year with the addition of Taylor Swift into the…
Letter to the Editor
I Disagree Vehemently To the Editor, The paper’s February 1, 2024 editorial, “Environmentalists: Putin’s ‘Useful Idiots,” needs a reply. The editorial criticizes environmentalists for encouraging President Biden to instruct the Department of Energy to evaluate more closely the Global Warming…
Celebrating Valentine’s Day on Beacon Hill: Antonio’s Reopens Following Extensive Renovation
Following an extensive, nearly five-week renovation, Antonio’s Cucina Italiano reopened on Monday, Feb. 5. The newly revitalized space at 288 Cambridge St. now boasts a fresh paint job; new ceilings and floors; new furniture, including tables, chairs, and the rear…
Ma Maison Offers an Ideal Romantic Setting
Story & Photos by Marianne Salza Ma Maison is an elegant, French bistro that serves traditional cuisine and fine wine in a warm atmosphere. White linens, fresh flowers and folded cloth napkins set the tables. Master French Chef Jacky Robert…
Rep. Livingstone’s Bill To Expand Beacon Hill Historic District Clears Another Hurdle
A bill sponsored by Rep. Jay Livingstone to expand the boundaries of the Beacon Hill Historic District was “reported favorably out of committee” by the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government on Feb. 2. The proposed legislation (H.4076, “An…