West End Museum’s events in July continue The West End Museum, located at 150 Staniford St., Suite 7 (on Lomasney Way), will offer a Charlesbank Walking Tour, featuring the work of Architect Guy Lowell, on Saturday, July 26, beginning at…
Month: July 2025
Wu Announces New North End, West End and Wharf District Neighborhood Liaison
Mayor Michelle Wu announced Maria Perez as the new North End, West End, Wharf District Liaison in the Office of Neighborhood Services. The Office of Neighborhood Services is integral in connecting residents to City services and resources, facilitating resident input…
Wu, Officials Celebrate first 100+ Units Converted from Offices
Special to The Times Mayor Wu, along with City and State officials, last week celebrated the first 141 homes that are currently under construction and being converted from former vacant office buildings, as part of the City of Boston’s Office…
Healey-Driscoll Administration Offering $180,000 in Grants to Support Higher Education students with Disabilities
Special to the Times The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced it is opening applications for public colleges and universities to apply for $180,000 in grant funding to support students with disabilities participating in Massachusetts Inclusive Postsecondary Education (MAIPSE) programs. MAIPSE enables certain…
State Retailers Set for Sales Tax-free Weekend on Aug. 9, 10
Special to the Times Saturday, August 9, 2025, and Sunday, August 10, 2025, are the official dates of Massachusetts’ annual sales tax holiday thanks to actions taken by the Massachusetts Legislature today. During the holiday, the state’s 6.25 per cent…
Freedom Trail Specialty and Expanded Tours
Special to the Times As we settle into the peak of summer, the Freedom Trail Foundation’s 18th-century costumed guides are out on the Trail in full force, offering an expanded menu of fun and educational tours, including Walk Into History®,…
Boston Harbor Now Announces First-ever Overnight Camping Experience on Spectacle Island
Special to the Times For the first time ever, campers can sleep under the stars on Spectacle Island. Boston Harbor Now invites you to Camp Spectacle—a one-of-a-kind overnight adventure packed with s’mores, stargazing, ranger-led walks, and breathtaking views of the…
MBTA Announces August Service Changes
Special to the Times The MBTA has announced service changes in August on the Blue, Orange, Lowell, and Fitchburg lines. Riders can find more information on service changes through in-station signage, in-station public announcements, and at mbta.com/PlannedWork. Transit Ambassadors and…
North Washington Street Bridge
Construction Update The Construction Look-Ahead through August 2 for the North Washington Street Bridge is as follows: Scheduled Work Finalize pavement markings FRP fascia screening installation Marine fender and dolphin pile work Work Hours Monday through Friday from 6 a.m.…
Boston Lyric Opera announces its 49th Season, Bookended by Verdi’s “Macbeth,” and Donizetti’s “Daughter of the Regiment” Set During the American Revolution
Boston Lyric Opera (BLO) announced its lineup for the 2025/26 Season – its 49th – with a diverse range of productions from classic opera to innovative contemporary works and a number of collaborations with other high-profile Boston cultural institutions. Full…