The Boston Athenæum is now spotlighting a major exhibition to showcase and interpret the King’s Chapel Library Collection, one of the surviving treasures of 17th century Boston. “Required Reading: Reimagining a Colonial Library” will be on public view UNTIL March…
Month: September 2019
Prescott House at ‘Smithsonian Museum Live!’
Special to the Times If you are lucky enough to hear music floating through the air on Beacon Street this Saturday, Sept. 21, it is because William Hickling Prescott House is participating in the “Smithsonian Museum Day Live!” This year,…
District 8 City Council Hopefuls Face off at Forum
Two weeks before the Sept. 24 preliminary municipal election, the five District 8 city council hopefuls squared off at a candidates forum to discuss some of the most pressing issues now facing the city and district, including development and affordable…
Neighborhood Roundup
‘A Concert of Captivating Vocal Gems’ The Boston Society of the New Jerusalem Concert Series opens with a vocal concert on Friday, Sept. 20, at 7:30 p.m. at 140 Bowdoin St. (across the street from the State House). The venue is…
Sen. Boncore Endorses Halbert for Boston City Council
State Sen. Joseph Boncore (1st Suffolk and Middlesex) has announced his endorsement of former East Boston resident and community leader David Halbert for Boston City Councilor At-large. “I am proud to announce my endorsement of David Halbert, candidate for Boston…
Police Briefs 09-19-2019
From Boston Police Area A-1 Larceny 09/14/19 – A female suspect will be summonsed to court for shoplifting a bottle of alcohol (vodka) from a Charles Street market.
Enjoy the Fall Season
Despite the exceptionally wonderful and warm early-fall weather we have been enjoying recently, the calendar does not lie — and the fall season squarely is upon us. For many New Englanders, autumn is our favorite time of year. Even the…
Guest Op-ed: Why We All Need Improved Medicare for All Now
By Maria Termini Plain and simple we need Improved Medicare for All now to make sure everyone has the healthcare they need. Currently many people cannot get the healthcare they need. They can’t afford healthcare and they suffer and die…
Letter To The Editor
A Forgotten People Dear Editor I have written a few times, concerning Senior housing in the City of Boston. Simply because, there isn’t any! Beacon Hill has ignored the folks who have worked all their lives and contributed to the…
Hill House Ushers in Autumn With Seasonal Programs
With the summer of ‘19 now firmly in the rearview, Hill House is offering several seasonal programs in the coming weeks to usher in autumn and welcome residents back to the neighborhood. “Your Backyard in the City” invites mothers who…