The Baker-Polito Administration on June 23, filed legislation to establish a Sales Tax Holiday for the months of August and September. This plan aims to support Main Street businesses and local economies and promote economic growth and opportunity as the…
Author: Beacon Hill Times Staff
MADD Urges to Keep July 4th Celebrations Safe
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) urges everyone to celebrate safely by planning ahead, and designating a non-drinking, unimpaired driver during the long Fourth of July holiday weekend. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 38% of all motor…
Neighborhood Roundup
Closed for Vacation Dave Poutre Fine Framing on 82 Charles Street will be closed from July 3-13 for vacation. They will be open on July 14. Hidden Garden of Beacon Hill Tour returns virtually The Beacon Hill Garden Club’s Hidden Gardens…
Enjoy an Awesome — and Safe — 4th of July
Although the Fourth of July falls on a Sunday this year, many of us will be enjoying an extra-long holiday weekend for which the weather hopefully will cooperate. In addition, with most (though not all) of the COVID-19 restrictions having…
The Tragic Shooting in Winthrop Shows All That Is Wrong in America
The tragedy that struck the town of Winthrop on a quiet Saturday afternoon represents a confluence of everything that is wrong in America today. The deranged, 28 year-old white gunman who shot two Black persons multiple times in cold blood…
Guest Op-Ed: Medical Care, American Dream or Nightmare
Dr. Glenn Mollette Until recently my wife and I paid over $2,000 a month for medical insurance. We each had a $6,000 deductible. One year we both had procedure’s which meant we had $12,000 in out of pocket expenses. There…
Murphy Endorsed by MNA
Erin Murphy, candidate for Boston City Council At-large, was thrilled to announce that she has received the endorsement of the Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA), the most powerful and effective voice on nursing and health care in the Commonwealth. “I’m deeply…
Boston Athenæum Receives $75,000 Grant
Special to The Times The Terra Foundation for American Art has awarded $75,000 from its Re-envisioning Permanent Collections grant program to the Boston Athenæum. The award will support the reinstallation of artworks on the building’s first floor, which is open…
Neighborhood Roundup
Hidden Garden of Beacon Hill Tour Returns Virtually Beginning June 30 The Beacon Hill Garden Club’s Hidden Gardens of Beacon Hill Tour will be held virtually this year and launches June 30. Advance tickets are now available at the Beacon…
Letter to the Editor
Meeting Zero Carbon Emissions To the Editor: As a resident of Beacon Hill for more than 40 years and an advocate with several local environmental organizations, I have been keeping a close eye on Boston’s commitment to meeting our goal…