There has been a lot of speculation by the pundits as to the reasons behind Governor Charlie Baker’s decision not to run for re-election in 2022, but we think it comes down simply to this: Gov. Baker is burned-out, similar…
Month: December 2021
Guest Op-Ed: What About the Other Ethan Crumbleys?
Dr. Glenn Mollette We are unfortunately informed once again of another horrific, senseless school shooting. They don’t stop. When will the next one be? Who will be the next shooter and who will be the next unsuspecting victims? Once again,…
Mailbox Outside the Happy Journey Collecting Letters for Santa
Getting in touch with Saint Nick doesn’t require a trip to the North Pole, but instead one only must venture as far as Charles Street, where a special mailbox has been installed for the holidays outside The Happy Journey, a…
A-1 Area Sees Spike in Part One Crime
Leading up to Thanksgiving, Area A-1 had seen a 6-percent spike in Part One crime from last year, according to Boston Police. Between Jan. 1 and No. 21 of this year, 1,883 incidents of Part One crime were reported in…
MassDOT Launches Bicycle-Safety Pilot
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation launched a bicycle safety pilot on the Massachusetts Avenue Bridge over the Charles River (the Harvard Bridge) last week. This pilot is the result of a strong partnership with the Department of Conservation and Recreation,…
Beacon Hill Stroll Set for Thursday
Mark your calendars for the annual Beacon Hill Stroll! Happening this Thursday night, Dec. 2,from 6-9 p.m. Charles Street will be closed to traffic & there will be live music, bell ringers, carolers, 7 p.m. tree lighting, horse-drawn carriage rides…
Hanukkah A Cappella Concert at Vilna Shul
Three a cappella groups from area colleges will return to the stage for their first community concert in nearly two years, a “Community-Wide Hanukkah A Cappella Concert,” on Sunday, Dec. 5, at 3 p.m. at The Vilna Shul, 18 Phillips…
Beacon Hill, Surrounding Area’s COVID Cases Increases
With hundreds of Beacon Hill residents and residents from surrounding communities gathering with friends and family over Thanksgiving weekend, public health officials are keeping a close eye for increases in COVID-19 infections in the neighborhood. While Beacon Hill and the…
First Night Boston 2022 Returns: Annual Celebration of New Year’s Eve Returns to Copley Square
First Night Boston, New England’s largest New Year’s Eve Party, returns this year to celebrate the start of 2022. After a successful online celebration last year, First Night will gather in-person throughout the Back Bay for hours of entertainment, dazzling…
December Women’s Forum to be Annual Wassail Party Winter Wonderglam
By Ariana Hanley Happy Holidays, Beacon Hill! Mark your calendars and join the Beacon Hill Women’s Forum for our annual Wassail Party Winter Wonderglam on December 21 at the Hampshire House! Time to pull out your diamonds and glitter to…