Special to the Times Governor Maura T. Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kimberley Driscoll announced that they are appointing State Representative Jon Santiago to serve as Massachusetts’ first ever Secretary of the Executive Office of Veterans’ Services. Representative Santiago is a…
Month: February 2023
Construction Update: North Washington Street Bridge Construction Look-Ahead Through March 4
This is a brief overview of construction operations and impacts for the North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project. MassDOT will provide additional notices as needed for high-impact work and changes to traffic configurations beyond those described below. Scheduled Work •…
MWRA To Temporarily Shutdown Fluoride System
Starting in late February, the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority will be replacing portions of the equipment that feeds fluoride into its drinking water. During this period, MWRA will not be adding fluoride to the water. This work is expected to…
The Beacon Hill Garden Club’s Soirée Is Set for March 17
The Beacon Hill Garden Club’s Soirée co-chairs, Suzanne Eliastam and Sharon Malt, have announced that plans for the Sixth Annual Soirée, the party open to the public before the next day’s Tour of the Hidden Gardens of Beacon Hill, have…
Jimmy Carter: A Wonderful, Amazing Man
The reports that former President Jimmy Carter has returned home for hospice care came as sad news for all Americans this week. Ever since the self-described peanut farmer burst onto the national scene shortly after he was elected governor of…
Guest Op-Ed: Start Solving the Vocational Admissions Problem: Improve Access, Create More Seats
By Steven C. Sharek It’s no longer a secret that Massachusetts vocational-technical and agricultural high schools are a great option for students of all backgrounds who want to learn a trade and pursue a career. Unfortunately, there simply isn’t enough…
BHCA 50th Annual Winter Soirée
Retail Alive and Well on Charles Street
While they had originally not intended to open the second location of their Gloucester-based home goods store and full-service interior design studio for another six months to a year, Jeff and Joan Grady fast-tracked the launch of J. Grady Home…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Thank you to our 50th Annual Winter Soirée Sponsors and Silent Auction Donors! Your generosity supports our work in Historic Preservation, Civic Engagement, and Community Development. Sandra Steele & Paul Greenfield Meghan & Brian Awe Caroline & Victoria of DeLuca’s…
EBNHC Introducing the Office of the Patient Advocate
By Michael Coughlin Jr. Equity is one of the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center’s (EBNHC) biggest focuses this year in all facets. With equity in mind and to improve patient service, the EBNHC is creating the Office of the Patient…