Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the winners of the 26th annual Mayor’s Garden Contest with a grand prize provided by JetBlue, prize packages donated by Mahoney’s Garden Centers, and additional support from in-kind sponsor Polar Beverages.…
Month: August 2022
BHAC Unanimously Approves Outdoor Signage for Proposed Charles Street Nut Store
At its monthly public hearing, which was held virtually on Thursday, Aug. 18, the Beacon Hill Architectural Commission unanimously approved as submitted an application for new outdoor signage for a shop specializing in roasted nuts proposed for the former location…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
BHCA Centennial Weekend, September 17-18 Please join us in celebrating our centennial year with two special events! On Saturday, September 17th from 6-9pm, join your friends and neighbors at an elegant evening under the stars on the flat of Mt.…
Boston Public Health Commission Provides Update on City’s COVID-19 Trends
Special to the Regional Review The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) provided the following updates on the latest COVID-19 trends for the City of Boston: Levels of COVID-19 virus in local wastewater have increased by 17.8% over the last seven…
Wu, Election Commission Discuss Voting Options Ahead of Sept. 6 Primary
Mayor Michelle Wu held a press conference on August 23 from the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA)—one of the city’s new polling locations—to provide information ahead of the upcoming Sept. 6 primary election. Wu was joined by MFA Director Matthew…
Wu Announces $50 Million Available for Affordable Housing
Mayor Michelle Wu announced that the City of Boston has released two Requests for Proposals (RFP), totaling $50 million for affordable housing projects. This funding is available to create and preserve rental, cooperative, and homeownership developments in Boston. “Safe and stable…
Friends of the West End Library Offering American Mahjong Lessons
The Friends of the West End Library are pleased to announce we are offering lessons in American Mahjong to new and experienced players at no cost. Starting on September 14, from 1-3 pm every 2 weeks, we will be meeting…
Baker Signs Bill Implementing a Women’s Rights History Trail in Commonwealth
Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, joined by legislators participated in a ceremonial bill signing of H. 4555, An Act relative to the creation of a women’s rights history trail. The Governor previously signed this bill into law…
Commonwealth’s 37th Tomato Contest Winners
Special to the Regional Review Massachusetts agricultural officials joined tomato farmers from across the state on the plaza of the Boston Public Market for the Commonwealth’s 37th Tomato Contest. Designed to increase awareness of locally grown produce, this year’s contest drew…
Commonwealth Selects Partner for Transformation of Hurley Building
The Baker Polito Administration announced the designation of Leggat McCall Properties (LMP) as the Commonwealth’s partner to redevelop the Charles F. Hurley Building. The project will catalyze substantial economic development on the underutilized and uninviting site with a new life-sciences…