Ever since 2006, when then-Gov. Mitt Romney worked together with the state legislature to craft a landmark health care bill that served as a model for Obamacare a few years later, Massachusetts — which boasts the highest rate of insured citizens…
Month: October 2019
Letter to the Editor
Vote Kenzie Bok for District 8 City Council! Dear Editor, The first time we met Kenzie Bok we were each struck by her energy, passion for community involvement, and policy experience. As a lifelong Bostonian, she loves the city as…
Obituaries 10-24-2019
George Frederick Washburn 50-year Beacon Hill Building Superintendent; Long Active in Church of the New Jerusalem George Frederick Washburn passed away peacefully Sunday morning, October 13 at the Chelsea Soldier’s Home. He was 92 years old. Born in Missouri, the…
Longfellow Bridge Receives ‘Most Important Historic Preservation Award’ in U.S.
Award-winning bridge designer and longtime Beacon Hill resident Miguel Rosales was on hand to receive what is considered the most important historic preservation accolade in the U.S. for restoration work on the Longfellow Bridge on Oct. 11 at the Downtown…
Councilor Edwards Urges City to Prioritize Fair Housing in City Planning
Special to the Times The Office of Boston City Councilor Lydia Edwards has released a new report urging the City of Boston and the quasi-public Boston Planning and Development Agency to prioritize civil rights and fair housing in city planning.…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Upcoming BHCA Events Historic Preservation Roundtable Monday, October 21, 6-8 p.m. Museum of African American History 46 Joy Street The Beacon Hill Civic Association presents another Historic Preservation Roundtable with Architect Frank McGuire. Frank McGuire AIA has practiced independently since 2000, focused…
Nassour Supports Walsh’s Call to Assist With Creation of Middle-Class Housing
District 8 City Council candidate Jennifer Nassour has joined Boston Mayor Marty Walsh in his call to the Chamber of Commerce for assistance in the creation of more middle-class housing in the city. Noting that major employers in other cities…
The Handel and Haydn Society to Honor The Diversity of Its Community With Every Voice
Members of the Handel and Haydn Society Orchestra and Chorus will lift their voices to celebrate the diverse communities that make up the city of Boston at the Every Voice concert for peace and justice. Presented in partnership with the…
Upstairs Downstairs Antiques Host artists’ Reception on Oct. 26
Upstairs Downstairs Antiques will host an artists’ reception on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 6–8 p.m, featuring nine local artists from Boston, the North Shore and South Shore. All are invited to meet the artists and enjoy an evening of art,…
Environmental Advocates Support Kenzie Bok for Boston City Council
As city elections approach on November 5th, the Massachusetts Sierra Club, the Environmental League of Massachusetts (ELM) Action Fund, and Sunrise Boston have all endorsed Kenzie Bok for the District 8 seat on the Boston City Council. Environmental advocates agree…