Upcoming Meetings Events Committee – Tuesday, May 27th, 6pm at 74 Joy Street Upcoming Events Valiant Cruise for Members – Wednesday, May 28th, 6:30pm, Rowes Wharf – tickets on sale now on bhcivic.org! Summer Evening at Otis House – Thursday, June 12th, 6-8pm…
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Neighborhood Roundup
Upcoming programming sponsored by the West End Museum The West End Museum, located at 150 Staniford St., Suite 7 (on Lomasney Way), will offer a screening of the film, ‘Harriet,’ on Thursday, May 29, at 6 p.m. In conjunction with the…
BPL Announces $1 million Grant from Lego Community Fund U.S.
Special to the Times The Boston Public Library (BPL) and LEGO Group have launched a new partnership setting in motion a citywide initiative that leverages play to address urgent early literacy challenges and ignite creativity and agency in Boston’s youth.…
Wu Announces Expansion of Free Swim Lessons for Youth
Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu, the Office of Human Services (OHS), and Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) marked yesterday’s International Water Safety Day with the award of $230,000 in grant funding to support free youth swim…
BHAC Approves New Security Cameras for Charles Street Meeting House
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission gave the green light for the proposed installation of two new security cameras and replacement of four existing security cameras at the Charles Street Meeting House during the commission’s monthly public hearing held virtually on…
Esplanade Association Breaks Ground on New Campus
The Esplanade Association marked a long-awaited milestone on Tuesday, May 13, when it broke ground on the new Charles River Esplanade campus, which will transform the 2-acre site of the former Lee Pool complex into a year-round, universally accessible destination…
Boston City Council Votes to Advance Ranked Choice Voting
Special to the Times Last week, the Boston City Council approved a Home Rule Petition to adopt Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) for city elections by a vote of 8-4. The proposal, introduced by Council President Ruthzee Louijeune and co-sponsored by…
Durkan, Flynn Join BPD for Office Hours on Common amid Public Safety Concerns
By Dan Murphy City Councilors Sharon Durkan and Ed Flynn were joined by Boston Police for special office hours on Wednesday, May 14, at Brewer Fountain on Boston Common to address ongoing public safety concerns in the park and around…
NFPA Provides Top Grilling Safety Tips for Memorial Day and Beyond
Special to the Times For many of us, Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, when many people dust off their grills to celebrate the holiday and prepare for outdoor cooking in the warmer months ahead. As they…