Halloween Barricade Placement 2024 As in past years, the Beacon Hill Civic Association has worked with the City and local police to block off many streets on Beacon Hill for the safety of our trick-or-treaters on Halloween. The following streets…
Month: November 2024
Restauranteur and staff voice their strong opposition against passing Question 5
By Dan Murphy One veteran neighborhood restauranteur, along with his staff who rely on tips for their livelihoods, are voicing their strong opposition against Question 5, which will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot for Massachusetts voters, saying that passing…
Top Healey environmental leader calls for reform at Massport
Special to the Times In a letter to the state’s top environmental leaders earlier this month, AIR, Inc. (Airport Impact Relief, Incorporated) a local community airport environmental activist group, claimed that Massport, the agency which runs Logan Airport, is not…
A look at immigration through the lens of music at the West End Museum
By Michael Maler Immigration has played a long and significant role throughout Boston’s long and storied history, and along each step of the way has continued to enrich and inspire the City’s cultural landscape. The unique cultural perspectives, experiences, and…
Neighborhood Roundup
Memorial service for Henry Lee set for Nov. 1 at King’s Chapel A memorial service for Henry Lee has been set for Friday, Nov. 1, at 11 a.m. at King’s Chapel at 58 Tremont St. Lee, who helped establish the…
Beacon Hill Women’s Forum hosts author Elin Hilderbrand
Photos & Story by Marianne Salza Nantucket resident, Elin Hilderbrand, shared her journey to becoming a New York Times Best Selling Author of 30 novels during the October 22 Beacon Hill Women’s Forum (BHWF) at the Hampshire House, where she…
Celebrate the holidays on Boston’s historic Freedom Trail
The Freedom Trail® Foundation invites revelers to celebrate this holiday season on the annual Historic Holiday Strolls. The festive atmosphere of the city, set against the unique backdrop of Boston’s historic sites and centuries of history, makes these merry 60-minute…
Construction Update
The Construction Look-Ahead through November 9 for the North Washington Street Bridge is as follows: Scheduled Work • Deck formwork installation • Bridge utilities installation • Architectural trellis lighting installation • City Square median construction • Steel touch-up painting •…
News Briefs
Enrollment Now Open for Massachusetts Home Energy Assistance Program The Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities announced that the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) enrollment period for the 2024-2025 winter heating season will open on October 1. This…
Early voting ends this Friday — Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5
In-person early voting for the 2024 Presidential election is underway and will continue through this Friday, November 1. If you are unable to make it to your local city or town hall for early voting (the hours vary in each…