Upon assuming the role of Torit Montessori’s head of school in July – just in time for its milestone 15th anniversary – David Liebmann set his sights on expanding the school to include seventh and eighth grades. “It’s a really…
Month: February 2024
Wu Leads the 44th Annual Boston Homelessness Census
Special to the Times Last week Mayor Michelle Wu led a dedicated group of volunteers, including officials from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, City and State officials, homelessness service providers, local elected officials, and public health and…
Boston City Council Accepts Anti-Terrorism Grant That Impacts Region
By Adam Swift Last week, the Boston City Council voted to accept a $13.3 million anti-terrorism grant that the previous council had narrowly voted against accepting. The grant will impact surrounding communities, including Chelsea, Revere, Everett, and Winthrop, who are…
Local Destinations Offer Swoon-Worthy Specials for Valentine’s Day
Saltie Girl www.saltiegirl.com 279 Dartmouth Street, Boston, MA 02216 On Wednesday, February 14th, Saltie Girl will be hosting a four-course, prix fixe dinner with Chef Kyle McClelland. With two seatings at 6 and 8 p.m., the special dinner will be…
“Annie” at the Boch Center Wang Theatre
By Marianne Salza Spunky, little orphan, Annie, and her friends endure a “hard knock life” at a neglectful orphanage in 1933 New York. Although times can be burdensome, she believes there is hope for sunshine. “Annie,” directed by Jenn Thompson,…
New England Painters Bring New Vitality to an Old Art
You’re an art lover, prowling the streets of Boston. Where can you go to find avant-garde abstract work? Where can you find striking photorealist images? Where can you discover contemporary paintings with an emotional impact you never expected? You might…
Esplanade Association Sponsors Second Public Meeting on Improving Safe Access From Back Street To Park
The Esplanade Association convened its second Back Street Neighborhood Project Meeting virtually on Thursday, Feb. 1, to discuss an ongoing project that intends to create safer access at two entrances to the Esplanade on Back Street. Ali Badrigian, director of…
Beacon Hill Architectural Commission
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission will hold a public hearing on February 15, at 5 p.m. Subject of the hearing will be applications for Certificates of Design Approval on the agenda below, reviews of architectural violations, and such businesses as…
Zuckerberg, Et Al:The Worst of the Worst
Last week’s dramatic hearing in the U.S. Senate, in which the heads of a number of social media companies testified in front of a gallery that was filled with parents who lost children because of the pernicious effects of social…
…And Those On-Line Sports Betting Companies Are Not Far Behind…
A while back we wrote an editorial about the clear and obvious evils of the easy availability of sports gambling via smartphones. This past Sunday evening, the news program 60 Minutes had a segment on exactly that topic, highlighting how…