The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission unanimously approved the installation of new directional signage for the Granary Burying Ground at the commission’s monthly public hearing held virtually on Thursday, July 18. Kelly Thomas, director for the Boston Parks Department of the…
Month: July 2024
EA’s 13th Annual Summer Dock Party
Photos & story by Marianne Salza A pink sunset glistened over the Boston skyline, reflecting a gold and mauve luster on the ripples of the Charles River. The water was bustling with kayaks, keel mercuries, and passing Duck Boats during…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Upcoming Meetings & Events: Young Friends Social – Wednesday, July 31st, at the Liberty Yappier Hour, 7pm Meet & Greet – Monday, August 5th, Alibi, 6pm BHCA Committee Work 2023-2024 Streets & Sidewalks/ Green Committee The Streets & Sidewalks and…
Neighborhood Roundup
Mental Health Awareness Event coming Aug. 15 to Whole Foods The Boston Police District A-1 (Downtown) Community Service Office is partnering with ALTO Alliance, the Department of Mental Health (DMH), and Whole Foods Market to host a mental health awareness event …
Wu Announces Expansion of Swim Safe Program through Grant Opportunity
Special to the times Mayor Michelle Wu, the City of Boston’s Human Services Cabinet, and Boston Centers for Youth & Families announced applications are now open for Swim Safe Boston grants to support non-profit organizations in Boston that provide free…
Boston Public Market Awards Three Local Women-Owned Businesses Opportunity to Join the Market Rent-Free
The Boston Public Market announced the winners of their second annual Entrepreneurship Forum Incubator Competition, powered by Citizens. Upon completion of the six-seminar series, and small business pitch contest, three local women-owned businesses, were awarded the opportunity to join the…
Jim Lucchese Named Berklee’s Fifth President
Special to Times Jim Lucchese, a pioneering music industry executive and a dedicated artist advocate will become the fifth president of Berklee College of Music, effective Jan. 1, 2025, the school announced last week. “It is an immense honor to…
Wu Announces 30+ Public Art Initiatives to Reimagine Boston’s Monuments with City’s Artists and Cultural Leaders
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office of Arts & Culture (MOAC) announced the selected artists and public art projects for year one of the City’s “Un-monument | Re-monument | De-monument: Transforming Boston” program. With this funding, artists and local…
Mayor’s Movie Nights Begin August 6
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department ParkARTS program presents Mayor Wu’s Movie Nights featuring family-favorite movies in 11 City of Boston parks from August 6 to August 29, 2024. The Mayor’s Movie Nights series is hosted by the Boston Parks…
Make the Most of the Rest of Summer
Sad to say, the summer of 2024 rapidly is coming to an end. We’ve passed the midpoint of what’s known as meteorological summer — the months of June, July, and August — and we now have less than six weeks…