By Dan Murphy The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission gave the green light to a design review application for 27 Brimmer St. during the commission’s monthly public hearing, which was held virtually on Thursday, July 17. The proposed work comprises the…
Month: July 2025
The Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival is Set for this Weekend
The Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival is set for this weekend: Friday, July 25, from 10-10; Saturday, July 26, from 10-10: and Sunday, July 27, from 10-8. Now in its 21st year, the Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival is…
July 9 Officially Declared ‘Miguel Rosales Day’
By Dan Murphy Wednesday, July 9, was officially declared ‘Miguel Rosales Day’ in the City of Boston in honor of the transformative and indelible impact the venerable architect has made on the city’s infrastructure and skyline. “Every day, thousands of…
Women’s Lunch Place Receives $35,000 Grant from GBFB
By Dan Murphy Women’s Lunch Place was recently the recipient of a $35,000 grant from the Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB). “GBFB’s network of dedicated agency partners includes amazing organizations like Women’s Lunch Place that inspire us to be innovative…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
2025 Annual Appeal As we reflect on the past year, we are filled with thanks for our incredible neighbors. Your generosity and involvement have enabled the Beacon Hill Civic Association to advocate for you – improving our shared spaces, strengthening…
Durkan Leads Unanimous City Council Resolution Calling on Healey Administration to Protect Access to Life-Saving GLP-1 Medication and Establish Taskforce
Special to Times City Councilor Sharon Durkan introduced an emergency resolution last week which passed the Council with a unanimous vote calling on the Healey Administration to protect access to life-saving GLP-1 medications, and to establish a taskforce of experts…
Neighborhood Roundup
Nichols House Museum to offer upcoming programs The Nichols House Museum, located at 55 Mount Vernon St., is offering a Summer Evening Museum Tour on Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 6 p.m. Visit the air-conditioned museum for a look back at life…
Coletta Zapata Leads Hearing on Proposal to Reform the ZBA
Special to the Times Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata (District 1) chaired a hearing to review a Home Rule Petition she has proposed modernizing and reforming the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) in Boston. Earlier this year, Coletta Zapata…
Mayor Wu Announces Launch of 2025 Boston Summer Eats Program
Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu announced the official launch of the 2025 Boston Summer Eats program, a citywide initiative providing free, nutritious meals to all youth ages 18 and under throughout summer. More than 30 sites will be…
Calling All Trail Blazers! Explore Massachusetts State Parks in New and Different Way
Are you eager to try something new? Want to explore Massachusetts State Parks in new and different ways? Then this announcement is for you. Beginning this summer, visitors with mobility impairments can borrow a Power-Driven Mobility Device at select parks,…