Certain things we take for granted like shampoo, soap or even a clean pair of socks can seem like a luxury to a homeless or underserved individual, but one local nonprofit is committed to trying to remedy that problem by…
Month: May 2020
City Looking at Expanding Sidewalks, Making Pedestrian Lanes to Help Businesses
Mayor Walsh on Monday said that the City of Boston is exploring different ways to help businesses once the economy starts to reopen, including the expansion of sidewalks and possible creation of temporary bus lanes to increase bus service. “We…
Neighborhood Roundup
BPL Virtual Offerings The Boston Public Library is offering virtual programming, including an All-Ages Live Story Time for ages 0-12 with Julian, the librarian, on Thursday, May 14, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at www.facebook.com/BPL. The BPL is also offering…
Historic Preservation the Dames’ Way
Submitted by NSCDA-MA May is an important month because it is National Historic Preservation Month, a celebration of the nation’s heritage through historic places. Along with preserving the places, also worth preserving are the stories behind them. Preservation is the…
Beacon Hill Architectural Commission
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission will hold a public hearing: on May 21, at 5 p.m. by Zoom Meeting. The following will be discussed: Subject of the hearing will be applications for Certificates of Design Approval on the agenda below,…
Police Briefs 05-14-2020
Beacon Hill Beat Larceny – Shoplifting 05/06/20 – A male suspect was observed on video footage walking up and down the aisles of a Charles Street pharmacy and placing numerous items into a large black bag at about 6:25 p.m. Attempted…
A Newfound Respect For Teachers
The closing of schools across the country for the remainder of the school year because of the coronavirus has presented many challenges for educators and parents alike. School districts have been experimenting with the implementation of on-line classes in their effort…
Guest Op-Ed: Saving the Waters of the US
By Jack Clarke There are almost one hundred law suits pending against the Trump Administration as it does its best to recklessly dismantle America’s common-sense public health and environmental protections. In addition to taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic by…
Obituaries 05-14-2020
Arthur Blasberg, Jr. January 13, 1928 – May 9, 2020 Arthur Blasberg, Jr. of Boston and East Orleans died peacefully on Saturday, May 9 at his home on the Cape at the age of 92. Born in Dobbs Ferry, NY…
Leah Rosovsky Appointed Director of Boston Athenæum
Special to the Times The Boston Athenæum has announced the appointment of Leah Rosovsky as Stanford Calderwood Director, becoming the seventeenth leader in its 213-year history. Rosovsky, who served as Vice President for Strategies and Programs at Harvard University until…