Month: October 2025
Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 4
Election Department issues reminders Special to the Times The Boston Election Department is reminding voters that the General Municipal Election will take place on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. This election will determine the Mayor of the City of Boston as…
Fur Baby Pet Studio Brings Museum-Quality Pet Portraiture to Beacon Street
By Dan Murphy Soon after Susan Symonds was granted a second chance in life following a nearly fatal brush with ovarian cancer three years ago, co-owner of the longstanding Beacon Hill photography studio, Infinity Portrait Design, turned her attention to…
Beacon Hill Blows Up on Social Media with Halloween Decor, Draws Crowds
By Milena Fernsler On Beacon Hill, Halloween isn’t just a holiday — it’s a neighborhood-wide transformation. Cobblestone streets lined with gas lamps and historic brownstones are overtaken by ghosts, cobwebs and devilish inventions that turn The Hill into one of…
Licensing Board Approves Four New Liquor Licenses
Special to the Times The City of Boston Licensing Board has approved four new liquor licenses for restaurants across Boston. The approved applicants are located in East Boston, Roxbury, and the South End. “These zipcode-restricted licenses awarded to local businesses…
Neighborhood Roundup
Halloween street closures on the Hill On Halloween, Friday, Oct. 31, from 4-7:30 p.m., some streets on Beacon Hill will be closed to vehicular traffic to ensure the safety of trick-or-treaters, including Branch Street (blocked from Charles Street); Chestnut Street…
Legendary Keezers Comes to Charles Street
Special to the Times Keezers, a legendary vintage clothing store has found a new home at 125 Charles St. Crisp and clean, a treasure trove of racks of affordable vintage clothing of every variety, shelves of shoes and jewelry displays. …
Josiah Quincy Elementary School Hosts Annual Dragons F.I.R.E. Fundraiser on Nov. 20
On November 20, the Josiah Quincy Elementary School will celebrate 178 years of educating Boston’s children with their Dragons F.I.R.E. Fundraiser. The evening event will be filled with tradition, live music, and a delightful 10-course meal, taking place at the…
North Washington Street Bridge
Construction Update The Construction Look-Ahead through November 8 for the North Washington Street Bridge is as follows: Scheduled Work • FRP fascia screening installation • Bridge painting Work Hours • Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. •…
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…