By Kiran Rajamani Ninety-two years after a Yankee-dominated state government limited the sale of liquor licenses to prevent Irish American politicians in Boston from gaining more influence, city and state politicians are finally taking steps to fix the issue. Earlier…
Author: Beacon Hill Times Staff
Neighborhood Roundup
Nichols House Museum offers Arts & Crafts Movement walking tour on Oct. 18 The Nichols House Museum is offering a Brahmins and Bohemians Arts & Crafts Edition Beacon Hill walking tour on Oct. 18 at 10:30 a.m., leaving from 55…
Chowderfest Returns to Downtown Boston
Special to the Times The Downtown Boston Alliance (DBA), in partnership with Conventures, is excited to announce the return of Chowderfest on Saturday, October 25, from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at Downtown Crossing. This can’t-miss fall tradition is entirely free and will welcome…
Wu and OYEA Share Impact of Boston After Dark 2025
Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston’s Office of Youth Engagement (OYEA) shared the impact of the 2025 Boston After Dark summer event series. Boston After Dark provides safe and fun opportunities for teenagers (14-18…
City Honors New EMTs and holds Promotions at Faneuil Hall Ceremony
Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu, alongside Boston Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC), celebrated the graduation of 32 new EMTs and the promotion of seven EMS members in a ceremony held at Faneuil…
City Opens Applications for Boston School Committee
Special to the Times The City of Boston announced that applications for three four-year terms on the Boston School Committee are now being accepted by the Boston School Committee Nominating Panel. The Nominating Panel is a thirteen-member body composed of…
MassDOT Breaks Ground on Bowker Overpass Replacement and Widening Project
Special to the Times The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has broken ground on construction on the Bowker Overpass Bridge Superstructure Replacement and Widening Project.. Originally constructed in 1964, the Bowker Overpass spans I-90, MBTA rail lines, and Ipswich Street,…
NeighborHealth Hosts Policy Panel on Maternal Health Equity, Urging Action on Systemic Disparities
Special to the Times On Tuesday, October 7, NeighborHealth convened state legislators, healthcare leaders, and public health officials for Maternal Health Legislation held a timely and urgent discussion on the persistent disparities in maternal health outcomes in Massachusetts, particularly those…
Fenway Forward’s Proposed Hill Project Receives Final Approval
By Dan Murphy An eagerly awaited new project proposed by the newly rebranded Fenway Forward (formerly Fenway CDC) that will bring new affordable home-ownership opportunities to Beacon Hill cleared a last hurdle on Oct. 7 when it received final approval…
From the Office of Gov. Maura Healey
DPU to Launch First-Ever Comprehensive Review to Lower Gas and Electric Costs As Massachusetts residents and businesses face high energy bills that could rise even higher this winter, Governor Maura Healey called on the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) to…