By Anthony D’Ambrosio The Covid-19 pandemic has produced staggering disruptions to education and childcare. As a member of the Revere School Committee, I have seen these challenges firsthand. Over the past year and a half, I have spoken with dozens…
Author: Beacon Hill Times Staff
Autumn on the Hill
Edwards Receives More Endorsements
In the special election to State Senate, Lydia Edwards has been endorsed by Senators who hope to see her join them in the legislative body to represent the First Suffolk & Middlesex District, including: Senator Julian Cyr (Truro); Senator Jamie…
Mayor Janey Delivers Farewell Remarks in Roxbury’s Hibernian Hall
Mayor Kim Janey delivered a farewell address in Roxbury’s Hibernian Hall on November 10, marking her historic term as the first woman and first Black Mayor of Boston. Karen Holmes Ward of WCVB hosted the event, which also included performances…
Progressives? No — They Are Regressives
There are a lot of reasons why the Democrats and President Joe Biden have plummeted in the polls and then absorbed a huge defeat across the country in the recent election. As often is the case in politics, the party…
Guest Op-Ed: More to Me Than My Work
By Lydia Edwards Over the years, I’ve been a Boston City Councilor, a legal services attorney, and a workers’ rights advocate. When you peel back the career and accomplishments, there is more to me than work. I am an Air…
Guest Op-Ed: Coming Infrastructure Relief
By Anthony D’Ambrosio With the passage of the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act last week, the future of U.S. infrastructure—both physical and digital—has become a lot brighter. Massachusetts alone is expected to receive over $9 billion to make road…
2021 Boston Veterans Parade
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Garlands and Greens is Back! When? Wednesday, November 17th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Where? Hampshire House, 84 Beacon Street Come celebrate the beginning of the holiday season at our much-loved Garlands and Greens event and help us kick off our…
Boston’s Official Tree Will Arrive November 17
The annual gift of an evergreen Christmas tree from Nova Scotia is scheduled to arrive by police escort at Boston Common at approximately 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 17. This is the 50th year that a tree has been donated…