Category: News
New Photo Narrative Series Focuses on How Dogs Have Helped New Owners Get Through the Pandemic
Dogs have brought an immeasurable amount of comfort and companionship to those who have adopted them during the pandemic, and a new series of photo essays and narratives created by the owner of a Boston-area company specializing in dog photography…
Architectural Commission Votes to Deny Privacy Fence on Proposed Charles Street Garage Roofdeck
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission voted 3-1 during its Sept. 16 hearing held via Zoom to deny an application for the Charles Street Garage at 144 Charles St. to install a privacy fence on its proposed roofdeck, as well to…
On the Campaign Trail: City Councilor Edwards Officially Launches Campaign for State Senate
On Saturday, District 1 City Councilor Lydia Edwards officially launched her campaign for the First Suffolk & Middlesex State Senate seat recently vacated by Joe Boncore. A Special Election for the seat has been set for Tuesday, December 14. Speaking…
Anthony D’Ambrosio Announces his Candidacy for State Senate
Special to the Times-Free Press Revere School Committee member Anthony D’Ambrosio has announced his candidacy for State Senate. The following is his statement: “My name is Anthony D’Ambrosio, and I ask for your vote in the Special Election of December…
Beacon Hill Area Electeds Endorse David Halbert for Boston City Council At-Large Position
David Halbert’s Campaign for Boston City Council At-Large this week announced that it has earned the endorsements of 8th Suffolk State Rep. Jay Livingstone and housing champion Kenzie Bok who serves as City Councilor for District 8 of Boston. Councilor…
Beacon Hill Went With Wu and Campbell During Last Week’s Preliminary Election
While Boston voters as a whole picked Michelle Wu and Anissa Essaibi George to advance to the November General Election for Boston Mayor, Beacon Hill voters supported Wu and Andrea Campbell for Mayor. Voters narrowed the field of Boston Mayoral…
Beacon Hill, Surrounding Neighborhoods COVID Cases Spike Nearly 50 Percent
Last week, citywide the COVID positive test rate neared the 5 percent threshold the CDC and city used during the height of the pandemic last year to begin reconsidering the phased reopening of certain businesses, public spaces and events. Aside…
Baker-Polito Administration Announces $15M in Support for the Food Security Infrastructure Grant
Building on investments to address food insecurity among Massachusetts residents, the Baker-Polito Administration last week announced it has made available $15 million in funding through a second round of its Food Security Infrastructure Grant Program. The funding will enable the…
Water-Main Break Floods Neighborhood Streets
A massive break in a Boston Water & Sewer Commission water-main early Tuesday morning sent rivers of water cascading down Myrtle and Hancock streets onto Cambridge Street. According to published reports, a contractor working for BWSC, identified as D’Allessandro Corp.,…