By Anthony D’Ambrosio Our District is blessed with numerous waterfronts and beaches that attract visitors from around the world. Take Winthrop Parkway, for example. With beautiful coastline on one side and idyllic beach homes on the other, the Parkway represents…
Month: October 2021
Seniors Step Out
When Beacon Hill Village members heard that the Commonwealth’s Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) was challenging seniors to walk or run throughout September, they did just what they always do: They formed a team, donned their sneakers, charged their…
Garden Street Residents To Row in This Weekend’s Head of the Charles Event
Two residents of Garden Street will be among those rowing in this weekend’s Head of the Charles Regatta. Kirsten Thiim, age 23, will be participating in the competition, which is the world’s largest two-day rowing event, for the eighth time.…
Neighborhood to Help Resettle Afghan Evacuees
Special to the Times The first evacuees from Afghanistan—the people and families on the tarmac at Kabul Airport just weeks ago—began arriving in the Boston area last week. Beacon Hill residents have been eager to volunteer and provide support to…
‘Get in the Spirit’ Fall Campaign Finds a Helper
Special to Times The Beacon Hill “Get in the Spirit” October fundraiser for The Jimmy Fund owes a deep debt of gratitude to the 67 businesses who, despite challenges of their own, have stepped up to support one of New…
Edwards Receives Political Endorsements
Endorsed by Mass Alliance Lydia Edwards has been endorsed by Mass Alliance in the special election to State Senate. Primary Election Day is December 14, 2021. General Election Day is January 11, 2022. “Lydia Edwards understands that the way to deliver…
Biele Backs Erin Murphy for City Council At-Large
State Representative David Biele, who represents South Boston and parts of Dorchester, has endorsed Erin Murphy to be Boston’s next At-Large City Councilor, praising her commitment to public safety and her heartfelt efforts to eradicate the scourge of substance abuse…
Beacon Hill, Surrounding Area’s COVID Cases Increase
After dropping for two weeks in a row Beacon Hill and the surrounding area’s COVID weekly positive test rate increased last week. According to the weekly report released Monday by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC), 2,358 Beacon Hill, Back…
Hidden Art Gallery Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary
The Hidden Art Gallery at 25 Myrtle St. has functioned as a pop-up art gallery, showing artworks throughout the City of Boston, and exhibiting works of award-winning artist, Patrick Anderson, joined by local Boston guest artists and works of Zoe…
City Councilor Michael Flaherty Releases New Ad
Over the weekend, City Councilor At-Large Michael Flaherty released a video advertisement titled “Michael Flaherty Has Always Been A Leader.” The video will run on OTT platforms such as Hulu, Roku, YouTube, and other streaming TV providers. A slightly longer…