Special to the Times Governor Maura Healey signed into law a new Chapter 90 bill, delivering $300 million in critical transportation and infrastructure funding to every city and town across Massachusetts. The bill reflects the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s commitment to strengthening…
Month: August 2025
Boston Senior Home Care Awarded $50,000 Grant from PLAN MA & RI for Caregiving Services and Supports
Boston Senior Home Care (BSHC), a trusted provider of home- and community-based services, has been awarded a $50,000 grant from Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Inc. (PLAN of MA & RI) to advance initiatives supporting family…
WLP’s Spaghetti Dinner Oct. 9 at Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel
By Times staff For decades, the annual Spaghetti Dinner has been at the heart of Women’s Lunch Place’s fundraising efforts, bringing the community together in a shared commitment to support women facing hunger and hardship. This year’s event, called ‘At…
WWII Ended 80 Years Ago This Week
This week marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. It was on August 14, 1945, that Japanese Emperor Hirohito announced Japan’s surrender in a radio address to his nation that also was broadcast around the world.…
Signs of Summer’s End
All in all, this has been a pretty good summer. Despite a tough start (when it rained every weekend), the weather has been as close to perfect as we could expect for summer activities — and the weatherman is predicting…
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Grotto to Close After 22 Years on Bowdoin Street
By Dan Murphy The neighborhood will bid farewell to a beloved, longstanding restaurant on Aug. 21, the last night of service for Grotto after 22 years in business at 37 Bowdoin St. Owner Scott Herritt opened the cozy subterranean Italian…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Upcoming BHCA Meetings Zoning & Licensing Committee – Wednesday, August 6th, 6pm via Zoom Architecture Committee – Monday, August 18th, 5:30pm via Zoom Upcoming BHCA Events First Friday Coffee Hour – September 5th, 8:30-9:30am, 74 Joy Street Dinner Under the…
Wu Celebrates New Beer, Wine Legislation and Promotes Available Liquor License Opportunities
Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu and State Representative Aaron Michlewitz celebrated new legislation that will allow businesses with beer and wine licenses to upgrade to all alcohol licenses. In addition, the City of Boston Licensing Board today approved…
Governor Healey: Forced Renter-paid Broker’s Fees End Aug. 1
Special to Times Governor Maura Healey is reminding Massachusetts renters, landlords and brokers that the state’s new policy banning forced renter-paid broker’s fees goes into effect today, August 1. Earlier this year, Governor Healey proposed and then signed a provision…