Mayor Michelle Wu joined Rev. Mariama White-Hammond, the city’s Chief of Environment, Energy, and Open Space; Boston Parks Commissioner Ryan Woods; and Liz Vizza, president of the Friends of the Public Garden, to announce the release of the Boston Common…
Month: October 2022
Early Voting Starts This Weekend
We wish to remind our readers that early voting will get underway this weekend, October 22, at every city and town hall throughout the state. Early voting presents a wonderful opportunity to vote in-person for those who choose not to…
Don’t Be an Apathetic Citizen: This Is Why It’s Important To Vote
With the pre-election polls suggesting that there are no competitive races for the major elective offices in Massachusetts, there is a temptation to think that our vote won’t matter. However, we would urge all of our readers to consider this:…
E Pluribus Unum: Do We Still Believe in It?
In 1782, the then-Congress of the United States approved the Latin phrase, “E pluribus unum,” — “Out of many, one” — for the Great Seal of the United States. The phrase since that time has been attached to many of…
Beacon Hill Books Celebrates Launch of New Children’s Book
Beacon Hill Books & Café will celebrate the launch of an illustrated children’s book about a squirrel who lives in a bookstore in the neighborhood (not unlike Beacon Hill Books itself), with a special in-store event at 71 Charles St.…
Draft for Proposed Redevelopment of Library Released
Ahead of an Oct. 26 virtual public meeting, the city has released a set of “draft development objectives” for the proposed redevelopment of the West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, which include providing an affordable-housing component. The Mayor’s…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Beacon Hill Community Grant 2022 Application Period Now Open In 2019, the Beacon Hill Civic Association (BHCA) created a special purpose fund called the Beacon Hill Community Fund (Community Fund) – within the BHCA for the purpose of making small…
Boston Announces Preparations Ahead of the 2022 State Election
The City of Boston’s Election Department today announced its preparations ahead of the State Election taking place on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, including two weeks of early voting and ballot drop box locations. The City previously announced the addition of…
SoWa Art Exhibit Showcases Work of Five Female Artists With Ties to Mass.
An art exhibit that kicks off with an opening reception on Thursday, Oct. 20, and runs through Saturday, Oct. 29, at Gallery Kayafas in SoWa will showcase the work of five female artists with ties to Massachusetts. “New Worlds: Women…
Kured Hoping To Offer Beer and Wine To-Go
Kured, the takeout charcuterie shop at 83 Charles St., is hoping to expand its offerings with beer wine to go as an added amenity for patrons. “Wine and beer pair very naturally with our charcuterie offerings,” Gilli Rozynek, founder of…