By Dan Murphy The city is now offering two programs that give significant incentives for landlords of Boston properties who rent to individuals transitioning out of homelessness. The city’s Home for the Holidays campaign is seeking to support landlords who…
Month: November 2025
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Be Responsible – Clean up After Your Pet! We have been noticing more pet waste than ever – just left on the sidewalks without even a bag. This is not acceptable! How to Properly Dispose of Pet Waste • Take…
Neighborhood Roundup
Emerald Necklace Conservancy’s Winter Clothing Drive now underway The Emerald Necklace Conservancy’s 2025 Winter Clothing Drive to benefit Action for Boston Community Development – a nonprofit that supports more than 100,000 low-income Greater Boston residents each year – is now…
Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $1 Million for Guild House Retrofit
By Dan Murphy Via the fourth round of funding allocated through its Climate Ready Housing program, the Healey-Driscoll administration has awarded $1 million to the Planning Office for Urban Affairs for the ‘deep energy retrofit’ of The Guild House in…
Minds Matter Boston Named Community Captain by Bank of America and Patriots Foundation, Receives Grant Toward Mission of Prepping Students for Success
Special to the Times Bank of America and the New England Patriots Foundation recently awarded $50,000 grants to several charitable organizations, including Minds Matter Boston, a non-profit that helps students from low-income families prepare for educational success. Minds Matter Boston…
With Cold Weather on the Way, State Fire Marshal Urges Heating Fire Safety
Special to the Times With temperatures falling into the 30s this week, Massachusetts State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine is reminding residents protect themselves and their loved ones from some of the most common home heating hazards. “Most of Massachusetts…
Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Over $1.1 Million for Public Safety Initiatives
The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $1,155,240 in public safety grants through the Commonwealth Project Safe Neighborhood (CPSN) Initiative and the Human Trafficking Enforcement and Training Grant Program. These awards strengthen partnerships between state and local law enforcement, enhance prosecution of violent…
Beacon Hill Architectural Commission
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission will hold its monthly public hearing on Thursday, November 20,, at 5 p.m. Attention: This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to our…
NSMT Presents the 36th Anniversary Production of ‘A Christmas Carol – A Musical Ghost Story’
Special to the Times The Holiday Season will light up once again when Bill Hanney’s North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) presents the area’s most beloved production of A Christmas Carol for its 36th Anniversary production from Thursday, December 4 through…
Lyric Stage Boston Presents ‘A Sherlock Carol’
Special to the Times Extra dashes of laughter and intrigue make A Sherlock Carol a cozy cup of yuletide cheer and the perfect holiday treat for all. Under the direction of Ilyse Robbins, the tales of Sherlock Holmes and A…