Bike Parking To the Editor: I accompany this letter with a photo taken on Revere Street of two bicycles secured to a young sapling. Due to an absence of bike parking in the neighborhood, bicyclists are finding their own solutions.…
Month: July 2022
‘Art Uncorked’: Wine Tasting Tour Returns Aug. 4 to the Nichols House Museum
In response to the success of the sold-out inaugural event in May, the Nichols House Museum will again host “Art Uncorked: a Wine Tasting Tour of the Nichols House” – an in-person program featuring art, history, and wine – on…
Chestnut Street Teen Cyclist Goes the Distance
Upon completing the 52nd edition of the Albitibi Cycling Tour (Tour de L’Abitibi), which took place July 11-17 in the city of Amos, Quebec, George Rand viewed his first appearance in the vaunted event as a success. “I didn’t have…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
BHCA Committee Work Each year, the Beacon Hill Civic Association publishes its Annual Report covering committee accomplishments during the past year. We’ll be sharing the committees’ reports here over the next weeks. Tree Committee The BHCA Tree Committee works to…
Police Union Calls for More Police To Be Hired
In a letter to the Boston Police Department and Mayor Michelle Wu, the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association (BPPA) said the BPD can barely cover regular shift work–nevermind police details for construction projects and special events in the area. The union…
Wu Declares Heat Emergency, Opens 12 BCYF Cooling Centers to All Residents
Mayor Michelle Wu declared a heat emergency in the City of Boston beginning Tuesday, July 19 through Thursday, July 21 due to the weather that is forecasted for this time period. Temperatures are expected to be in the mid to…
Mayor’s Movie Nights Set To Begin in August
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s ParkARTS program is bringing popular movies to a city park near you with the return of the Mayor’s Movie Nights series. According to the city’s website, the sponsor for the movie nights is Bank…
Beacon Hill, Surrounding Area’s Weekly COVID Positive Test-Rate Decreases
Beacon Hill and the surrounding area’s weekly positive test rate decreased slightly as the highly infectious BA.5 Omicron sub variant continues to grip the nation. Last week, the Biden administration renewed the COVID public-health emergency through mid-October as the city,…
Two Statewide Candidates Are Certified To Receive Public Campaign Funds
Two candidates for statewide office have qualified for matching public funds for their primary election campaigns. Democrats Tami Gouveia for lieutenant governor and Quentin Palfrey for attorney general submitted the necessary qualifying contributions and were certified by the Office of…
MBTA Issues Update on Safety Work Progress
The MBTA reported on its progress to address ongoing safety concerns raised during a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Safety Management Inspection (SMI) last month. Over the last several weeks, the MBTA has implemented safety plans to address track conditions and maintenance,…