Last week, the state administration filed legislation to create a framework for certifying Massachusetts law enforcement officers, provide accountability, ensure that police departments in and outside Massachusetts have access to candidates’ training and disciplinary records, and provide incentives for officers…
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State Announces Additional Administrative Tax Relief Measures for Businesses
Gov. Charlie Baker, Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, Senate President Karen Spilka and House Speaker Robert DeLeo on Thursday, June 18, announced additional administrative tax relief measures for local businesses that have been impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, especially in…
Sales Tax Holiday to Take Place August 29-30
The Baker-Polito Administration on Tuesday announced that the annual sales tax-free weekend will take place the weekend of August 29-30. This marks the second sales tax holiday held under the new law signed by Governor Baker in 2018 that made…
With No Income, the Garden Club Funds Pared-Down List of Grant Recipients
Special to the Times While many garden clubs learn about gardening and beautify the green spaces in their town or neighborhood, the Beacon Hill Garden Club has long been renowned for hosting a tour of members’ gardens annually in May,…
Allan Hodges to Lead BHV
Allan A. Hodges, who has been active in community and professional groups throughout Boston and Newport, RI, was named president of Beacon Hill Village at its annual meeting held this week on Zoom. A resident of the Downtown neighborhood, he…
Charles Street Retail Stores Start Phase 2 Reopening
Since Phase 2 of Gov. Charlie Baker’s plan for reopening the Commonwealth took effect Monday, June 8, Jennifer Hill has enthusiastically welcomed back guests to her longstanding Charles Street gift store, Blackstone’s of Beacon Hill, even if they just come…
Vilna Shul Welcomes New Director of Development
When Christen Hazel first read the posting for The Vilna Shul’s director of development position, she almost felt as though the job description had been written specifically with her in mind. “I had a desire to join an organization dedicated…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Beacon Hill Civic Association Committees Every spring, the Beacon Hill Civic Association publishes its Annual Report covering committee accomplishments during the past year. We’ll be sharing the committees’ reports here over the next weeks. Planning & Oversight Committee The Planning…
Sen. Brownsberger and Rep. Jay Livingstone Hold Wide-Ranging Virtual Town Hall Meeting
State Sen. Will Brownsberger and State Rep. Jay Livingstone welcomed around 50 guests for a virtual Town Hall meeting Thursday, June 11, to discuss a wide range of issues, including the looming state budget, the future of the T and…
Hill House Summer Camp Readies for Blended Summer
Hill House, Inc., an independent, nonprofit community center in Downtown Boston, has blended its ever-popular Summer Camp into a virtual camp for the first two weeks, but plans to open its doors to campers on June 29. Following the strict…