Lydia Edwards has been endorsed in the special election to the State Senate by: the North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (NASRCC) and member union Pile Drivers Local 56; and United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) Union Local 1445. Primary…
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Parks Department Completes First Street Tree Inventory
Earlier this year, the City of Boston launched its first ever Urban Forest Plan with the hope it will help the city prioritize, preserve, and grow the tree canopy throughout Boston for decades to come. “The Boston Urban Forest Plan…
Neighbors Get Word Out About Petition for Safer Charles Street
On Thursday, Oct. 21, many Beacon Hill residents and people who regularly spend time in the area gathered to knock on doors to get more signatures for a petition to make Charles Street less dangerous for everyone. More than 80…
Halloween in the City
This Halloween promises to a bona fide treat with numerous events and activities planned for trick-or-treaters in Boston on and around All Hallows Eve. On Beacon Hill, the Liberty Hotel presents a “Child’s Play”-themed costume party for ages 21 and…
The Liberty Hotel Hosts “Child’s Play” Halloween Party
The Liberty Hotel’s annual Halloween costume event is taking place on Saturday, October 30. Titled “Child’s Play Halloween Costume Party,” the event will feature specialty cocktails, dancing, and live sounds from DJ Frank White and DJ Joshua Carl. Doors open…
BHAC Hears Advisory from City on Proposed Crossings at Beacon Street
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission heard an advisory review on the Boston Transportation Department’s plan to modify the crossings at Charles and Beacon streets, as well as at Beacon and Arlington streets, during its Oct. 21 meeting, which took place…
News Briefs
Learn to Skate Classes Offered at 10 Boston Rinks The 2021-2022 skating season is about to begin. Bay State Skating School is one of Greater Boston’s most established and popular skating programs. We have taught Learn-To-Skate classes to children ages…
Seniors Step Out
When Beacon Hill Village members heard that the Commonwealth’s Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) was challenging seniors to walk or run throughout September, they did just what they always do: They formed a team, donned their sneakers, charged their…
Garden Street Residents To Row in This Weekend’s Head of the Charles Event
Two residents of Garden Street will be among those rowing in this weekend’s Head of the Charles Regatta. Kirsten Thiim, age 23, will be participating in the competition, which is the world’s largest two-day rowing event, for the eighth time.…
Neighborhood to Help Resettle Afghan Evacuees
Special to the Times The first evacuees from Afghanistan—the people and families on the tarmac at Kabul Airport just weeks ago—began arriving in the Boston area last week. Beacon Hill residents have been eager to volunteer and provide support to…