Jonathan Krygowski (4) in police uniform and leading a pack of ducklings as in the children’s book, “Make Way for Ducklings,” by Robert McCloskey, during the annual Duckling Day Parade in the Boston Public Garden on Sunday, May 13. Scores…
Author: Beacon Hill Times Staff
Esplanade Assoc Announces Major Expansion of 5K Run
Boston’s most popular running route will see even more foot-traffic than usual at the Esplanade 5K Presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Esplanade5K.com) on Sunday, May 20, at 9 a.m. Hosted by the Esplanade Association, the 100-percent, privately…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Mayor tightens rules on short-term rentals This week Mayor Martin J. Walsh filed a revised ordinance creating regulations for the short-term rental industry, including platforms like Air BnB, which, according to City Councilor Michelle Wu, may appear on next Wednesday’s…
Rep Michlewitz Endorses Greg Henning for Suffolk County DA
On Tuesday May, 1 at Artu Restaurant on Prince Street, State Representative Aaron Michlewitz endorsed Greg Henning for Suffolk County District Attorney. “There is no one in this race who can hit the ground running on day one — and…
Applications Available for 2018-19 SPARK Council
Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced that applications for the 2018-2019 SPARK Boston Council are now available. The SPARK Boston Council is a group of volunteers charged with leading the City’s efforts to engage Boston’s young adult population. “We’re proud to…
Walsh Appoints New Boston Public Library Trustees
Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced that writer and educator Jabari Asim and former state legislator Linda Dorcena Forry have been appointed to the Boston Public Library Board of Trustees. Journalist Ben Bradlee has also been re-appointed as Trustee. The Trustees’…
Blue Bikes Unveil New Design, Announce Free Ride Day on May 18
Residents will get their first look at the new Blue Bikes about to hit the streets of Boston, Cambridge, Brookline and Somerville, as part of the Metro Boston public bike share system’s new partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of…
Award-Winning Chef Matt Morello Creating Elite Edibles for Revolutionary Clinics
He spent his entire professional career working in the country’s best restaurants and crafting innovative tastes in his own bistros. Now, Chef Matt Morello is bringing his culinary skills to Revolutionary Clinics, making unique, cannabis-infused edibles. Revolutionary Clinics is a…
Boston City Council Updates
The Boston City Council last met on Wednesday, May 9 for a public hearing at Boston City Hall. The following items were discussed. Liquor Licenses Government Operations Committee Chair Mike Flaherty and Sponsor Ayanna Pressley reported back to the…
Police Briefs 05-15-2018
Beacon Hill Beat Assault and Battery 05/04/18 – At around 2:32 a.m., officers responded to Charles and Stuart streets for a report of a fight. On arrival, police found an unconscious male victim lying in the middle of the street.…