By Denise Furnari and Justice Chair Diane Modica Acting Boston Mayor Kim Janey has unilaterally decided to change Columbus Day in Boston to Indigenous Peoples Day and will announce it today October 6, 2021 at 2:30 PM at Boston City Hall. …
Month: October 2021
A Reimagined Virtual Evening for Storybook Ball
MassGeneral Hospital for Children (MGHfC) celebrates the 22nd anniversary of Storybook Ball with a reimagined virtual evening on Thursday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. Led by Co-Chairs Fiona and James Benenson of Brookline and Rachel and Bill Motley of Dover,…
‘Get in the Spirit for the Jimmy Fund’ Campaign Gets Underway
By Mary Jo Rufo The Beacon Hill Business Community is going above and beyond for the month of October to raise funds for a very cherished charity – The Jimmy Fund. The already-busy 67 Beacon Hill businesses have stepped up…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Scoop the Poop Have you noticed a recent proliferation of poo, bagged or not, on the sidewalks and even left on the street? Read on to understand the health hazards caused by this irresponsible behavior. As a dog owner, you…
Upcoming West End Museum Lecture Recalls History of Leverett Street Jail
The West End Museum is getting into the Halloween spirit with “Ghosts in the Museum: The Leverett Street Jail,” a talk that explores the history of the 19th-century jail (which stood where the museum now is ), on Wednesday, Oct.…
First-Ever LGBTQ+ 5K in State Coming Oct. 31
Boston Theater Company (BTC), the organization that produced “Finish Line: A Documentary Play About the 2013 Boston Marathon,” and the Artist Athletic Association (AAA) have announced the first-ever 5K road race in Massachusetts, Road of Rainbows, on Sunday, Oct. 31,…
MATSU Hosts ‘Charmed to Adorn’ Event
MATSU will host the “Charmed to Adorn” Event at 76 Charles St. The three-day trunk show will feature fashion designs by Louiza Babouryan, fine jewelry by Erica Molinari, and handmade leather footwear by Esquivel. The “Charmed to Adorn” event begins…
Help Needed to Find Culprit Using Myrtle Street Playground as Restroom
After an apparent ‘serial defecator’ struck the Myrtle Street Playground four times in five weeks, the Friends of the Myrtle Street Playground is asking for the public’s help in identifying the alleged culprit. The incidents took place Aug. 31; Sept.…
AAPI Action Group of Boston Endorses Annissa Essaibi George for Mayor
Special to the Times AAPI Action Group, a grassroots organization, founded by prominent Asian Americans of different descents proudly endorse Boston City Councilor Annissa Essaibi-George’s bid for mayor of Boston. Annissa’s work ethic, commitment to strong education, safe neighborhoods, and compassionate…
News Briefs
D’Ambrosio Responds to Janey’s Executive Order to Change the Name of Columbus Day Senate candidate Anthony D’Ambrosio has issued the following statement on Boston Mayor Kim Janey to change the name of the Columbus Day Holiday to Indigenous Peoples’ Day:…