<strong>By Dan Murphy </strong> <p>Several months after settling into its new space at 130 Charles St., Rugg Road Paper Co. is welcoming the community back for a “reopening party” on Friday, May 1, from 5 to 7 p.m. </p> <p>“It has been…
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Sherley Smith recognized as Friends of the Public Garden’s Parks
<strong>By Dan Murphy </strong> <p> </p> <p>Back Bay resident Sherley Smith was recognized as the Friends of the Public 2026 Parks Champion during the group’s 56th annual meeting on Tuesday, April 14, at the UMass Club of Boston. The Friends of the…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
<strong></strong> <p>Call for Nominations for the </p> <p>29th Annual Beacon Award </p> <p>As part of the Diamond Jubilee Year (1922-1997), The Beacon Hill Civic Association instituted an annual Beacon Award to honor those people or groups deserving of particular recognition for…
Letter to the Editor
Trash and recycling collection for Marathon Monday Due to the Monday, April 20 marathon and related activity in Back Bay and Beacon Hill, trash and recycling pickup will begin earlier than usual. All materials must be placed curbside by 6:00…
ZBA denies ads proposed within pedestrian skybridge
<strong>By Dan Murphy </strong> <p>At its April 7 virtual monthly hearing, the city’s Zoning Board of Appeal ultimately denied a controversial proposal to install removable advertising decals within the pedestrian skybridge that connects Copley Place and the Prudential Mall. </p> <p>The translucent,…
Registration still open for 27th annual Charles River Earth Day Cleanup
<strong>Special to the Times </strong> <p>Volunteer registration is still open for the 27th annual Charles River Earth Day Cleanup on Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25. </p> <p>This much-loved event brings together over 3,500 community volunteers each year to rejuvenate the…
Wu, Chairman Michlewitz, and Rep. Moran announce $4M
<strong>Special to the Times </strong> <p>Mayor Michelle Wu joined House Ways and Means Chairman Aaron Michlewitz and State Rep. John Moran to announce $4 million in new funding that will be included in the House Ways & Means proposed budget in…
Over 17,450 Boston Stadium Train Tickets sold during first day of sales
<strong>Special to the Times </strong> <p>The MBTA announced that more than 17,450 Boston Stadium Train mTickets have been sold so far across the first five World Cup matches during the first day of sales being open. </p> <p>“The 2026 World Cup…
Healey-Driscoll Administration announces nearly $14.4 million for youth jobs
<strong>Special to the Times </strong> <p>The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced nearly $14.4 million to hire 3,786 youth and young adults for summer and year-round jobs through the state’s YouthWorks program. The administration also launched the Youth Employment and Skills (YES) initiative, designed…
Beacon Hill author Winn speaks at JBGC Breakfast Series
<strong></strong> <p>Accomplished author Karen Winn was the guest speaker at the Jordan Boys & Girls Club Breakfast Series Tuesday in Chelsea. </p> <p>Winn, who is a resident of Beacon Hill, delighted the largest audience of the 2025-26 breakfast series with her…