Two years ago the voters of Oregon approved a measure that decriminalized the possession of small amounts of even the most dangerous drugs, while also mandating that tax revenue from the sale of marijuana (which Oregon legalized in 2014) be…
Author: Beacon Hill Times Staff
What’s With All the Coverage of the British Monarchy?
The passing last week of Queen Elizabeth II saddened all of us. She was a great woman who epitomized what used to be called noblesse oblige, the idea that nobility extends beyond mere entitlement, requiring people who hold such status…
Letter to the Editor
Homeless Problem To the Editor, In case you are not aware we as citizens -who enjoy the Charles River every day for running, biking and walking – have roughly 12 homeless people living on the Charles between Mass Ave. bridge…
Guest Op-Ed: Will You Own an Electric Car?
Dr. Glenn Mollette Will you own an electric car? If you live long enough and that’s all that is being made, you probably will. Many of us we’ll hold out for as long as possible. I’m all for electric…
Hill’s Mark Duffield Pens Third Book
Special to Times Longtime Beacon Hill resident Mark Duffield has written a new book “As I Recall: Wings of Remembrance” is a true and wondrous Beacon Hill story that takes place in 2006 – the first year Mark and Jennifer…
A Sign of Things To Come
Make Your Way: The Intersection of Tremont and Opportunity
Suffolk University has announced that it will open one of Boston’s “most accessible and visible career development centers,” with the planned early October opening of its Center for Career Equity, Development & Success in the former Citizens Bank location at…
Search Underway for Key Streets Boston Cabinet Leadership Roles
Special to The Times Mayor Michelle Wu and Chief of Streets Jascha Franklin-Hodge announced the search for two new, pivotal transportation leadership roles: the Deputy Chief of Streets for Infrastructure and Design, and the Deputy Chief of Streets for Transportation.…
Applications Open for 2022–2023 Boston Cultural Council Grants
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture, in collaboration with the Boston Cultural Council, announced applications are open for the 2022-2023 Boston Cultural Council grant program. Boston Cultural Council grants are available for organizations that benefit…
Bay Village Historical District Commission To Hold Public Hearing on Sept. 13
Special to the Times The Bay Village Historic District Commission will hold a virtual public hearing: DATE: 9/13/2022 TIME: 4:00 PM Please note. This meeting will only be held virtually and not in person. You can participate in the meeting…