A Cedar Lane Way resident and her siblings recently made the pilgrimage to an Oklahoma post office to view a mural their mother painted 80 years ago for the first time. “I’d never seen the mural before, but I have…
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Frost Fit Winter Series Returns to the Esplanade
The Frost Fit Winter Series, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, is back this year and bigger than ever with 13 free outdoor fitness classes. The Esplanade Association is partnering with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Lynx Fitness Club, the November Project and…
City Councilor Flaherty Announces His 2020 Committee Assignments
Committee assignments for the two-year Boston City Council term beginning in 2020 have been announced, and Boston City Councilor At-Large Michael F. Flaherty has been assigned as the Chair of the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Committee for the second consecutive…
Absentee Ballots and Early Voting Dates Now Available for the Presidential Primary
The City of Boston’s Election Department announced that absentee ballots are now available for the Presidential Primary taking place on Tuesday, March 3. Voters registered in Boston who meet one of the requirements below are eligible to vote by absentee…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Local Residents Receive Academic Honors Northeastern University announces fall semester 2019 Dean’s List Northeastern University is pleased to recognize those students who distinguish themselves academically during the course of the school year. The following students were recently named to the…
Neighborhood Roundup
King’s Chapel’s Tuesday Recitals King’s Chapel, 58 Tremont St., presents its Tuesday Recitals. Admission is by suggested donation of $5 per person; the donations are given to the performing musicians. Programs begin at 12:15 p.m. and last approximately 35 minutes;…
Esplanade Association Receives a $50,000 Matching Grant from State to Implement Tree Plan
The Esplanade Association was awarded $50,000 last week through the Baker-Polito Administration’s 2020 Partnership Matching Funds Program to implement a tree-care management and succession plan for the park. The nonprofit received the grant to carry out the plan that will include…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
There are lots of surprises in store for our Gala attendees. Come join in the fun with friends and neighbors as we Celebrate Community! All proceeds from the event will support the BHCA’s ongoing efforts in community building, civic engagement…
Proposed Sale of Hynes Meets with Skepticism at State House Hearing
Gov. Charlie Baker proposal to sell the Hynes Convention Center in the Back Bay is a decision that requires more careful consideration and one that shouldn’t dictate the planned expansion of the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in the Seaport…
BPDA Proposing Zoning Code Changes for Digital Signage
The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) held a public meeting on Jan. 27 regarding a recommended adjustment in permitted times for operation of digital signs in the city. Mark McGonagle of the BPDA said that right now, digital signs…