The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing the third annual “Name A Snowplow” contest for statewide elementary school students in Massachusetts. The contest seeks to solicit names for 12 MassDOT snowplows that will be in service for the upcoming…
Author: Beacon Hill Times Staff
Give Thanks to Our Veterans
This Monday, November 11, we will celebrate the 106th observance of Veterans Day in the United States, a day of solemnity and reverence to honor those who have served in our nation’s military. Veteran’s Day initially was known as Armistice…
Is Drought Our Next Climate Crisis?
To paraphrase Bob Dylan, we don’t need a weatherman to tell us that our parched lawns and gardens are an indication that there has been a lack of rain in the past month. But even we were surprised to learn…
Guest Op-Ed: Older Adults Can Save Money During the Annual Medicare Open Enrollment Now through December 7
By Mayor Michelle Wu With fall in full swing, I’m excited to share some important information that could help you save money on your health insurance premiums and prescription drug payments during the annual Medicare Open Enrollment period from now…
Obituaries 11-07-2024
Donna M. Wyshak Entrepreneur and trendsetting floral designer Donna M. Wyshak of Chestnut Hill, formerly of Beacon Hill, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday morning, October 22, 2024 in her home at the age of 79. Born in Boston on August…
Halloween on the Hill
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Halloween Barricade Placement 2024 As in past years, the Beacon Hill Civic Association has worked with the City and local police to block off many streets on Beacon Hill for the safety of our trick-or-treaters on Halloween. The following streets…
Restauranteur and staff voice their strong opposition against passing Question 5
By Dan Murphy One veteran neighborhood restauranteur, along with his staff who rely on tips for their livelihoods, are voicing their strong opposition against Question 5, which will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot for Massachusetts voters, saying that passing…
Top Healey environmental leader calls for reform at Massport
Special to the Times In a letter to the state’s top environmental leaders earlier this month, AIR, Inc. (Airport Impact Relief, Incorporated) a local community airport environmental activist group, claimed that Massport, the agency which runs Logan Airport, is not…
A look at immigration through the lens of music at the West End Museum
By Michael Maler Immigration has played a long and significant role throughout Boston’s long and storied history, and along each step of the way has continued to enrich and inspire the City’s cultural landscape. The unique cultural perspectives, experiences, and…