<strong>By Dan Murphy </strong> <p> </p> <p>Back Bay resident Sherley Smith was recognized as the Friends of the Public 2026 Parks Champion during the group’s 56th annual meeting on Tuesday, April 14, at the UMass Club of Boston. The Friends of the…
Rugg Road to hold ‘reopening party’ for the community Friday, May 1
<strong>By Dan Murphy </strong> <p>Several months after settling into its new space at 130 Charles St., Rugg Road Paper Co. is welcoming the community back for a “reopening party” on Friday, May 1, from 5 to 7 p.m. </p> <p>“It has been…
Councilors Durkan and Santana introduce citywide zoning reform eliminating costly parking mandates for new residential development
<strong>Special to the Times </strong> <p>Boston City Councilors Sharon Durkan and Henry Santana will introduce a zoning text amendment at today’s Boston City Council meeting to eliminate minimum off-street parking requirements for residential development citywide—a reform aimed at lowering housing costs…
Beacon Hill author Winn speaks at JBGC Breakfast Series
<strong></strong> <p>Accomplished author Karen Winn was the guest speaker at the Jordan Boys & Girls Club Breakfast Series Tuesday in Chelsea. </p> <p>Winn, who is a resident of Beacon Hill, delighted the largest audience of the 2025-26 breakfast series with her…
Healey-Driscoll Administration announces nearly $14.4 million for youth jobs
<strong>Special to the Times </strong> <p>The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced nearly $14.4 million to hire 3,786 youth and young adults for summer and year-round jobs through the state’s YouthWorks program. The administration also launched the Youth Employment and Skills (YES) initiative, designed…
Over 17,450 Boston Stadium Train Tickets sold during first day of sales
<strong>Special to the Times </strong> <p>The MBTA announced that more than 17,450 Boston Stadium Train mTickets have been sold so far across the first five World Cup matches during the first day of sales being open. </p> <p>“The 2026 World Cup…