By Dan Murphy With the release of his recently published book, ‘Bridges as Structural Art,’ venerable bridge designer and longtime Beacon Hill resident Miguel Rosales was on hand Wednesday, Aug. 27, for an author’s talk at the West End Museum.…
Author: Beacon Hill Times Staff
Gardening Enthusiasts at Primus recognized again in Mayor’s Garden Contest
By Dan Murphy A third-time honoree, Gardening Enthusiasts at Primus, ranked among the recipients on Beacon Hill in the 29th annual Mayor’s Garden Contest, taking second place this year in the category of Community Garden for a Storefront, Organization, or…
Dinner under the Stars on Beacon Hill set for September 27
Special to the Times Some say the most special thing about living on Beacon Hill is the feeling of fellowship shared by its many residents. It is the friendly smiles, gentle hand shakes, casual conversations and happy waves from car…
Wu and Superintendent Mary Skipper will Adopt Recommendations into School Transportation Safety
Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston Public Schools (BPS) Superintendent Mary Skipper shared the independent report by Mintz Attorney Natashia Tidwell following her review of safety policies and performance under the contracts with Transdev, and announced…
Reviving Happy Hours will Put more Drunk Drivers on Our Roads
The proposal by State Senator Julian Cyr to revive happy hours — which have been outlawed in Massachusetts since the 1980s — is a terrible idea that will have only one guaranteed consequence: More motorists will be driving under the…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner Important Trash Rules to Follow
Mattress Disposal Recycling mattresses is a state requirement as of November 1, 2022. The City of Boston does not collect mattresses or box springs with your curbside trash. You must schedule an appointment for curbside pick-up. The City only picks-up mattresses from…
MassDOT Announces Upcoming Construction for Bowker Overpass Bridge Replacement Project
Special to the Times The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced tree removal operations and temporary traffic control setups will begin during the week of Sunday, August 24 in Boston as part of the Bowker Overpass Bridge Replacement project. …
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Tickets On Sale for Dinner Under the Stars! Back by popular demand, this year’s Dinner Under the Stars will take place on Saturday, September 27th at 6pm. Over 270 people will fill the long white table on the flat of…
Marine Week Boston in the Common
As part of the U.S. Marine Corps’ 250th anniversary, Marine Week Boston is now running through Sunday, August 24. Activities include morning fitness classes, static displays of Marine Corps equipment, and helicopter landings on Boston Common. Massport has noted that…
City Announces Zoning Commission Approves first Substantial Changes to Boston’s Development Review Process
Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu announced that the Boston Zoning Commission last week approved a set of amendments to the zoning code to improve the predictability and consistency of the development review process and lay the groundwork for…