Free Summer Programming at Myrtle Street Playground Concludes Friends of Myrtle Street Playground will conclude its summer programming season on Thursday, Aug. 24, starting at 4 p.m., with Color Me Funky face painting. Visit myrtlestreetplayground.org for more information on the…
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Esplanade Association’s Moondance Gala Set for Sept. 23
The Esplanade Association (EA) has announced its highly anticipated annual event, the Moondance Gala, an evening of elegance, celebration, and heartfelt appreciation for downtown Boston’s iconic state park, the Charles River Esplanade. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Charles…
BHWF 2023–2024 Season Kicks Off
By Marianne Salza For a decade, the Beacon Hill Womens Forum (BHWF) has been empowering women through motivational lectures, as well as uplifting social activities and adventures. The organization is celebrating its 10th anniversary of building meaningful friendships, with the…
Hayden Announces Youth Advisory Council; Encourages Suffolk County Teens To Apply
District Attorney Kevin Hayden announced the creation of the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Youth Advisory Council, which will meet regularly throughout the school year to give Hayden’s office insight into issues such as youth violence, gun possession, bullying, peer pressure,…
Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Updates to MBTA Communities Guidelines
The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) has announced updated Guidelines relative to the MBTA Communities law. In response to feedback from municipal leaders in several MBTA Communities, EOHLC is revising the Guidelines to offer cities and towns…
Women’s Lunch Place, City Unveil Community Garden at Newbury and Berkeley Streets
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Monday, Aug. 14, at the new community garden in front of Women’s Lunch Place. Funded by a grassroots grant from the City of Boston’s Office of Urban Agriculture, the garden will be maintained by…
Councilors Plan Hearing To Discuss Increasing Emergency Services
Special to the Times Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta and Councilor-at-Large Erin Murphy will hold a hearing to discuss increasing emergency services on Wednesday, September 6, at 10 a.m. in the Iannella Chamber, Fifth Floor of Boston City Hall. “My…
Fire Officials Emphasize Safety for College Students During the Start of a New School Year
As thousands of young adults make their way to Massachusetts colleges and universities, fire service leaders are reminding students and parents to be sure their living spaces have working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms, and that they know…
Construction Update
The Construction Look-Ahead for the North Washington St. Bridge until September 2 is as follows: Scheduled Work • Installation of concrete bridge barriers and sidewalks • Off-bridge utility work and cutover to permanent bridge • Off-bridge approach barrier and curb…
Fabled Antiques To Celebrate Second Anniversary on Beacon Hill
Special to the Times Fabled Antiques is thrilled to announce its second anniversary in business. To commemorate this special milestone, Fabled Antiques is hosting a festive weekend-long celebration filled with sales, prizes, refreshments and camaraderie on Saturday, Aug. 19, and…