By Amy Tsurumi Garry Trudeau has been shaping the national conversation on social and political issues since his satirical comic strip, Doonesbury, made its debut in twenty-eight major newspapers on October 26, 1970. The main character, Mike Doonesbury, is a…
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Boston Affordable Home Ownership Projects Awarded State Commonwealth Builder Funding
Special to the Times The City of Boston announced that three affordable homeownership projects were awarded funds through MassHousing’s CommonWealth Builder program. This final piece of funding will allow construction to begin shortly on 108 affordable condominiums for first-time homebuyers…
CapeFLYER Train between Boston and Cape Cod Resumes for the Summer
Special to the Times The MBTA and Keolis Commuter Services (Keolis), the T’s operations and maintenance partner for Commuter Rail, announced that the popular CapeFLYER train service between Boston and Hyannis resumed for the season on Friday, May 22. Roundtrip…
Annual Groundbeat Concert Series at the Dcr Hatch Memorial Shell Kicks off Sunday
Special to the Times The Esplanade Association (EA) is thrilled to announce the eighth season of their GroundBeat Concerts: The Esplanade’s FREE Pre-Juneteenth Riverfront Music Series. Each concert is produced by local creators and showcases a diverse lineup of artists,…
MBTA Announces New Weekday Harbor Loop Ferry Service Beginning June 29
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) announced the launch of the new F10 “Harbor Loop” ferry route, beginning Monday, June 29, 2026. The new route will provide year-round weekday service connecting Lovejoy Wharf (North Station), Central Wharf (Aquarium), Seaport, and…
Beloved Flemish Tapestry Returns to Nichols House Museum
Special to the Times The Nichols House Museum’s beloved Flemish Tapestry that has taken pride of place in the parlor of the townhouse since the museum opened to the public in the 1960s, has recently taken a remarkable journey. The…
New Free App for iPhones Assists Driving – and Parking – on the Hill
By Dan Murphy Thanks to a new free app for iPhones called StreetSweep, Beacon Hill residents can now more easily find parking, remember where they park, and navigate the neighborhood’s street cleaning schedules. “It’s such a useful tool that I…
Geraldine O’Hagan Receives Annual Beacon Award
By Dan Murphy During the Beacon Hill Civic Association annual members meeting held Thursday, May 21, at Hampshire House, Geraldine O’Hagan was the recipient of the 29th annual Beacon Award, which each year, publicly recognizes an individual or group whose…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Upcoming Meetings & Events Annual Meeting – Thursday, May 21st, 8am, Hampshire House Valiant Cruise for Members – Wednesday, May 27th, 6:30pm, Rowes Wharf Summer Evening at Otis House – Thursday, June 11th, 6pm, 141 Cambridge Street Please help our…
The Otis House Hosts Three Programs this June
Special to the Times On Saturday, June 7, Historic New England’s sites across the region are open and free to the public. Visitors can enjoy a fun day of fantastic storytelling from architecture and fine art to New Englanders of…