In another move towards pre-pandemic normalcy, the Central Branch of the Boston Public Library in Copley Square has resumed offering free art-and-architecture tours on a regular basis. The approximately one-hour tours take place from 11 a.m. to noon on Friday,…
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New Park Space Opens at North Meadow on the Greenway
The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy celebrated the opening of North Meadow on The Greenway, the newest park space in Boston’s contemporary public park formerly known as Parcel 2, in a public Ribbon Cutting ceremony. The Ribbon Cutting included a short…
Michelle Vilms Receives Industry Award by Insightful Accountant
Vilms Consulting is pleased to announce that Michelle Vilms, CEO, has been named a 2022 100 Top ProAdvisor by Insightful Accountant. She was also selected as the Top QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor for 2022. Insightful Accountant selects 10 individuals each year…
2022 Boston Groundwater Trust Hosts Forum on Climate Change May Threaten the Foundations of Boston
The Boston Groundwater Trust established by the Boston City Council to monitor and protect the integrity of building foundations in Boston that are threatened by low groundwater levels, will be hosting a City-wide Forum on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, from…
Massachusetts House Passes Legislation To Reform Step Therapy Protocols
The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed legislation limiting the use of step therapy protocols, in which insurance companies refuse to pay for the prescription drugs prescribed by a patient’s health care provider until the patient first tries cheaper, and oftentimes…
North Washington Street Bridge Construction Look-Ahead Through August 6
This is a brief overview of construction operations and impacts for the North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project. MassDOT will provide additional notices as needed for high-impact work and changes to traffic configurations beyond those described below. Scheduled Work •…
‘Art Uncorked’: Wine Tasting Tour Returns Aug. 4 to the Nichols House Museum
In response to the success of the sold-out inaugural event in May, the Nichols House Museum will again host “Art Uncorked: a Wine Tasting Tour of the Nichols House” – an in-person program featuring art, history, and wine – on…
Chestnut Street Teen Cyclist Goes the Distance
Upon completing the 52nd edition of the Albitibi Cycling Tour (Tour de L’Abitibi), which took place July 11-17 in the city of Amos, Quebec, George Rand viewed his first appearance in the vaunted event as a success. “I didn’t have…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
BHCA Committee Work Each year, the Beacon Hill Civic Association publishes its Annual Report covering committee accomplishments during the past year. We’ll be sharing the committees’ reports here over the next weeks. Tree Committee The BHCA Tree Committee works to…
Police Union Calls for More Police To Be Hired
In a letter to the Boston Police Department and Mayor Michelle Wu, the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association (BPPA) said the BPD can barely cover regular shift work–nevermind police details for construction projects and special events in the area. The union…