Mayor’s Cup Street Hockey Tournament Begins April 21 Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will host the 2022 Mayor’s Cup Street Hockey Tournament in partnership with the Boston Bruins Foundation during the April public school vacation…
Month: March 2022
Putin: Pure Evil
As regular readers of this column know, we do not view events in terms of “good vs. evil.” Over the years, we have referred to tobacco companies, polluters, et als as greedy and despicable, but describing them as “evil-doers,” as…
Energy Relief Is Needed — Suspend the Gasoline Tax
Other than a couple of on-air Fox TV personalities, the vast majority of Americans are outraged about the situation in Ukraine. But there isn’t much that we in the U.S. can do about it directly, whether individually (unless we want…
Guest Op-Ed: Is Vladimir Putin the Devil?
Dr. Glenn Mollette There is nothing good to be said about the Devil. If you don’t believe me, check out Bible. Or, just turn on the television for a reporting of the evil he spreads throughout the world. You will likely…
Letter to the Editor
An Important Conversation To the Editor, Thank you for the excellent story on electrifying gas lamps! It sets out so clearly the criteria for a pilot project: preserving the look and feel of our beloved lamps, finding a plan that…
Councilor Bok to Hold Beacon Hill Office Hours
City Councilor Kenize Bok will hold Winter Office Hours for her Beacon Hill and West End constituents on Thursday, March 3, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the West End Branch Library, 151 Cambridge St., both in person and virtually.…
Digging Out, Again
Neighborhood Civic Leaders Want More Input on Electrified Gaslights Proposed for Stuart Streets
Since a proposal to replace several existing historic gaslights with electrified streetlights in conjunction with the 19-story mixed-use tower now under construction at 212 Stuart St. could potentially pave the way for the installation of similar LED light fixtures not…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
49th Annual Beacon Hill Gala – A Centennial Celebration! Join us on Saturday, April 2nd, as we celebrate our 100th year of Neighbors Helping Neighbors! Our Centennial Gala will take place at the beautiful Four Seasons Boston. For tickets, opportunities…
New Company to Offer Private, Front-Door Valet Service
Beacon Hill residents who don’t have the benefit of dedicated parking will have another option beginning this month, thanks to a new service that will offer private, door-to-door valet service to the front door of any condo or townhouse in…