Special to the Times Women in the building trades came together for the first-ever Women Build Boston conference on Saturday, October 8, highlighting Boston’s leadership in making the construction industry more inclusive and diverse. The conference, dedicated to celebrating and…
Month: October 2022
Beacon Hill Wine & Spirits Poised To Change Hands
After more than two decades under the current ownership, the longstanding Beacon Hill Wine & Spirits at 63 Charles St. is poised to soon change hands. The husband-and-wife team of Rebecca and Gene Beraldi acquired the Charles Street liquor store…
BHCA Now Accepting Grant Applications for Projects, Programs Seeking Funding From the Community Fund
The Beacon Hill Civic Association (BHCA)announces that the Beacon Hill Community Fund (Community Fund) is accepting grant applications through November 1, 2022. The Community Fund will be awarding small grants to community-based Beacon Hill, Cambridge Street and adjacent neighborhood non-profit…
News Briefs
Fall-O-Ween Children’s Festival Returns Oct. 21 to the Common Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department host the second annual Fall-o-Ween Children’s Festival on the Boston Common Parade Ground at the corner of Beacon and Charles Streets…
Traffic Advisory
Events happening in the City of Boston this weekend will bring some parking restrictions and street closures. People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be…
Wu Announces Results of Digital Equity Assessment and Shares Next Steps
Mayor Michelle Wu shared the results of a comprehensive digital equity assessment which will inform the development of a plan to build a more connected Boston, expand digital services, and ensure all residents thrive with improved access to digital technologies.…
Fire Prevention Week Celebrates 100th Anniversary October 9–15
Fire Prevention Week will mark its 100th anniversary that will run through October 15 with a theme that reflects a major challenge in modern fire safety: “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.” “Modern residential fires burn much faster than they…
Neighborhood Roundup
Halloween at the Myrtle Street Playground Working in tandem with Hill House’s Halloween celebration at the Mt. Vernon Street Firehouse, the Friends of the Myrtle Street Playground is offering Little Groove on Monday, Oct. 31, at 11 a.m. at the…
Beacon Hill Architectural Commission
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission will hold its monthly public hearing on Thursday, October 20, at 5 p.m. The following will be discussed: Attention: This hearing will be held virtually only and NOT in person. You can participate in this…
Voter Registration Deadline For the State Election Is October 29
We wish to remind all of our readers that the deadline for registering to vote for the upcoming state election is October 29. Citizens of Massachusetts have three ways to register to vote: on-line, by mail, or in-person at your…