Dr. Glenn Mollette Many Americans did not want our military invading Afghanistan. We did not want our military to stay in Afghanistan. Many of us hoped our troops would leave Afghanistan. However, the chaotic departure has been one of the…
Author: Beacon Hill Times Staff
Artist Janet Zweig to Create Interactive Public Sculpture
Special to the Times In celebration of the Friends of the Public Garden’s 50th anniversary in Boston, famed public artist Janet Zweig will unveil a large, participatory public sculpture – a hand-crafted, double-sided, wooden cabinet with removable illuminated markers that…
Neighborhood Roundup
Mayor Kim Janey’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours Coming Aug. 16 Mayor Kim Janey and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will bring the 2021 Neighborhood Coffee Hour Series on Monday, Aug. 16, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. to the Commonwealth…
Upstairs Downstairs and the Spirit of 69 Charles St.
The Spirit of 69 Charles St. at Upstairs Downstairs Home has been the signature umbrella campaign of unique events and special promotions of the venerable antique and home decor store since moving to its new location at 69 Charles St.…
Erin Murphy Receives Key Endorsements for Her Run At-Large Seat
Boston City Council At-Large candidate Erin Murphy is thrilled to announce two key endorsements that demonstrate her strong support among union members, with both the National Association of Government Employees (NAGE) and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 888…
Register Murphy, Rep. Madaro Endorse Spillane for Boston City Council At-Large
Suffolk County Register of Deeds, 9-term City Councilor At-Large, and three-time City Council President Stephen Murphy and fourth term East Boston State Representative Adrian Madaro announced their endorsements of Jon Spillane for Boston City Council At-Large. “I am a 50-year…
North Washington Street Bridge Construction Look-Ahead Through Aug. 21
This is a brief overview of construction operations and impacts for the North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project. MassDOT will provide additional notices as needed for high-impact work and changes to traffic configurations beyond those described below. Description of Scheduled…
Ward 5 Democrats Endorse Michelle Wu for Mayor
Last week, the Ward 5 Democrats (Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Fenway, and Bay Village) gathered in the Public Gardens to officially endorse Councilor Michelle Wu for mayor of Boston, and then participate in a stand-out for her on Charles Street.…
A Bleak Future for the Earth
The report released this week by the United Nations detailing the impending effects of climate change in the near future because of our rapidly-warming atmosphere paints the starkest picture yet of what awaits life on Earth as we know it…
Shocking—a Trip to Maine. In Person. Together.
By Karen Cord Taylor Thirteen members of Beacon Hill Village and one member’s guest did something unusual in late July. Properly vaccinated, they took a train, a van and a boat, not to mention many steps on foot, to enjoy…