The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is encouraging park users and open space advocates to take part in the City of Boston’s new Parcel Priority Plan (PPP) using an online survey. The survey results will be used in developing the…
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Arts Emerson Cancels Its Summer Engagement of Drumfolk
ArtsEmerson is cancelling its Summer Special engagement, Step Afrika!’s Drumfolk, which was scheduled to play the Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre July 22 – August 01, 2020. “The City of Boston has now cancelled summer events and have asked everyone else…
Baker-Polito Administration Holds Virtual Memorial Day Ceremony
Governor Charlie Baker, along with Lt. Governor Karyn Polito and several other elected officials, held a virtual Memorial Day ceremony on Monday to honor those who have served the country and those who have lost their lives. Baker said in…
Amtrak Continues to Advance Testing of New Acela Fleet
Amtrak’s new Acela fleet, scheduled to enter service on the Northeast Corridor (NEC) in 2021, continues to progress with its high-speed testing at Transportation Technology Center near Pueblo, Colo., as the first Acela prototype completed another milestone by traveling at speeds up to 165 mph, although the…
Neighborhood Roundup
GoFundMe campaign brings food to frontline medical workers Gianni Frattaroli, general manager of Artu restaurant’s Beacon Hill and North End locations, urges readers to give to “Feed the Frontlines” – a GoFundMe campaign to send food to healthcare workers now…
Rep. Livingstone and Councilor Bok Step up to Help Feed Those in Need
State Rep. Jay Livingstone and City Councilor Kenzie Bok helped distribute more than 200 boxes of food to residents in need at the Anderson Park apartments at 250 Cambridge St. and the Blackstone Apartments on Blossom Street Tuesday morning. Rep.…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
BHCA Annual Meeting Held The Beacon Hill Civic Association’s 98th Annual Meeting and Election of Officers and Directors was held on May 18th via Zoom. The meeting was called to order by Eve Waterfall, BHCA Chair. Over 70 members attended…
BHCA Goes Virtual for 98th Annual Meeting
The Beacon Hill Civic Association’s 98th Annual Meeting took place virtually Monday night in lieu of the traditional gathering at the Union Club. Rob Whitney, who was named chair of the organization at that time, took the opportunity to reflect…
Gofundme Campaign Raises $36,000 to Help Neighborhood’s Small Businesses
A GoFundMe campaign has raised more than $36,000 to date to help an estimated 100 small, independent Beacon Hill businesses struggling in the face of COVID-19 pay their electricity bills for the month of March. “We haven’t distributed the checks…
Baker-Polito Administration Releases Phased Reopening Plan
Governor Charlie Baker on Monday announced the phased reopening plan for Massachusetts, and urged residents to continue being vigilant to prevent further spread of COVID-19. The plan has been the task of the governor’s Reopening Advisory Board for the past…