With the pre-election polls suggesting that there are no competitive races for the major elective offices in Massachusetts, there is a temptation to think that our vote won’t matter. However, we would urge all of our readers to consider this:…
Author: Beacon Hill Times Staff
E Pluribus Unum: Do We Still Believe in It?
In 1782, the then-Congress of the United States approved the Latin phrase, “E pluribus unum,” — “Out of many, one” — for the Great Seal of the United States. The phrase since that time has been attached to many of…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Beacon Hill Community Grant 2022 Application Period Now Open In 2019, the Beacon Hill Civic Association (BHCA) created a special purpose fund called the Beacon Hill Community Fund (Community Fund) – within the BHCA for the purpose of making small…
Boston Announces Preparations Ahead of the 2022 State Election
The City of Boston’s Election Department today announced its preparations ahead of the State Election taking place on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, including two weeks of early voting and ballot drop box locations. The City previously announced the addition of…
Women Construction Workers Make ‘Herstory’ at First-Ever Women Build Boston Conference
Special to the Times Women in the building trades came together for the first-ever Women Build Boston conference on Saturday, October 8, highlighting Boston’s leadership in making the construction industry more inclusive and diverse. The conference, dedicated to celebrating and…
BHCA Now Accepting Grant Applications for Projects, Programs Seeking Funding From the Community Fund
The Beacon Hill Civic Association (BHCA)announces that the Beacon Hill Community Fund (Community Fund) is accepting grant applications through November 1, 2022. The Community Fund will be awarding small grants to community-based Beacon Hill, Cambridge Street and adjacent neighborhood non-profit…
News Briefs
Fall-O-Ween Children’s Festival Returns Oct. 21 to the Common Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department host the second annual Fall-o-Ween Children’s Festival on the Boston Common Parade Ground at the corner of Beacon and Charles Streets…
Traffic Advisory
Events happening in the City of Boston this weekend will bring some parking restrictions and street closures. People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be…
Wu Announces Results of Digital Equity Assessment and Shares Next Steps
Mayor Michelle Wu shared the results of a comprehensive digital equity assessment which will inform the development of a plan to build a more connected Boston, expand digital services, and ensure all residents thrive with improved access to digital technologies.…
Fire Prevention Week Celebrates 100th Anniversary October 9–15
Fire Prevention Week will mark its 100th anniversary that will run through October 15 with a theme that reflects a major challenge in modern fire safety: “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.” “Modern residential fires burn much faster than they…