Special to the Times The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB), the largest hunger-relief organization in New England, held its 18th annual Chain of Giving event last week, a yearly tradition convening civic leaders and community members to spotlight and alleviate…
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Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Volunteers Needed for Holiday Decorating! The holidays are upon us, and once again the BHCA will be organizing the decorating of the 1,100 gas lamps on the Hill, thanks to the generosity of our neighbors. Please respond to the flyer…
NABB 2023: A Bountiful Harvest Festival
Special to the Times On Nov. 9, more than 100 revelers celebrated at the third annual Harvest Festival and Auction, sponsored by the Homelessness Task Force (HTF) of the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay (NABB) and hosted at Women’s…
Neighborhood Roundup
USPS Spokesperson Responds to Inquiry Regarding Charles Street Post Office In response to an inquiry made about the somewhat irregular hours now seemingly being kept at the U.S. post office at 136 Charles St., Steve Doherty strategic communications specialist for…
Councilor Durkan Cruises to Easy Reelection Victory
District 8 City Councilor Sharon Durkan cruised to an easy reelection victory in the city’s Tuesday, Nov. 7, municipal election. “Thank you, District 8. Tonight, we won every precinct of the district again! I’m honored to continue to serve the…
Barnaby’s Toy & Art Opens on Charles Street
A recent addition to Charles Street’s retail landscape, Barnaby’s Toy & Art offers a hand-on, interactive experience for kids through a wide range of art offerings, along with a selection of handpicked toys and children’s books, including a series of…
Tribute to Susan Paul Brings Joy and Unity to Beacon Hill
Special to Times On Sunday, Oct. 15, music filled both the African Meeting House and the hearts of those in attendance at “Let the Children Sing,” a joint collaboration between the Museum of African American History, the Beacon Hill Civic…
News Briefs
Parks Department Announces Annual Holiday Lightings Mark your calendars and prepare to join the Boston Parks and Recreation Department to celebrate the holiday season with their 2023 schedule of lighting celebrations in City of Boston parks. Please note that due…
Final Design Unveiled for Gronk Playground on the Esplanade
The final design for Gronk Playground – a new public amenity planned for the Esplanade and made possible via a financial gift from former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski – was unveiled during a virtual meeting sponsored by…
‘Horsing Around’ in Support of BINA Farm Center
Special to the Times The BINA Farm Center’s ‘Horsing Around’ gala, held on Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Mandarin Oriental hotel, supported BINA’s mission of bringing people together of all abilities through inclusive therapeutic, clinical and recreational equine programs in…