On Thursday, Oct. 21, many Beacon Hill residents and people who regularly spend time in the area gathered to knock on doors to get more signatures for a petition to make Charles Street less dangerous for everyone. More than 80…
Month: October 2021
Halloween in the City
This Halloween promises to a bona fide treat with numerous events and activities planned for trick-or-treaters in Boston on and around All Hallows Eve. On Beacon Hill, the Liberty Hotel presents a “Child’s Play”-themed costume party for ages 21 and…
The Liberty Hotel Hosts “Child’s Play” Halloween Party
The Liberty Hotel’s annual Halloween costume event is taking place on Saturday, October 30. Titled “Child’s Play Halloween Costume Party,” the event will feature specialty cocktails, dancing, and live sounds from DJ Frank White and DJ Joshua Carl. Doors open…
BHAC Hears Advisory from City on Proposed Crossings at Beacon Street
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission heard an advisory review on the Boston Transportation Department’s plan to modify the crossings at Charles and Beacon streets, as well as at Beacon and Arlington streets, during its Oct. 21 meeting, which took place…
News Briefs
Learn to Skate Classes Offered at 10 Boston Rinks The 2021-2022 skating season is about to begin. Bay State Skating School is one of Greater Boston’s most established and popular skating programs. We have taught Learn-To-Skate classes to children ages…
Be Sure to Vote This Tuesday
The historic election in the City of Boston is set for this coming Tuesday, November 2, with the main event being the mayoral contest between Annissa Essaibi George and Michelle Wu. Boston voters for the first time will be electing…
Remembering the Perfect Storm
It was 30 years ago this week when the Perfect Storm struck the East Coast of the United States, bringing powerful winds and gargantuan waves that pummeled the Massachusetts coastline on Wednesday, October 30, and continued into the next day.…
Enjoy a Safe Halloween
Yes, we all want to party and enjoy this Halloween season as we emerge from the worst of the pandemic, especially after Halloween essentially was cancelled last year. But we urge all of our readers not to overdo it and…
Yes on 1 for a Better Budget: The Time Is Now
Andres Del Castillo This year, there will be a question on the November ballot that would change how the City budget is created. It would allow the city council to change budget items by a majority vote, and create an…
Question 1 Will Exchange a Proven Process for Chaos
By: Pam Kocher Hiding underneath the spotlighted races for Mayor and City Council on the Nov. 2 ballot is Question 1, which is a binding initiative that will change the City Charter and allow a budgeting power grab by the…