As it becomes increasingly apparent that the candidates for President in 2024 will be Joe Biden and Donald Trump in a rematch of their 2020 campaign, it is understandable why Americans are so pessimistic about the future direction of the…
Month: August 2023
Our Age of Anxiety
The Wall St. Journal this past week featured a front page story entitled, “The Booming Business of American Anxiety.” The issue of New York Magazine two weeks ago touched on the same subject with the cover story, “Trauma: America’s Favorite…
Fabled Antiques To Celebrate Second Anniversary on Beacon Hill
Special to the Times Fabled Antiques is thrilled to announce its second anniversary in business. To commemorate this special milestone, Fabled Antiques is hosting a festive weekend-long celebration filled with sales, prizes, refreshments and camaraderie on Saturday, Aug. 19, and…
Sharon Durkan Sworn In As District 8 City Councilor
Beacon Hill resident and longtime political organizer Sharon Durkan was sworn in as the new District 8 city councilor by Mayor Michelle Wu during a special ceremony on Tuesday, Aug. 15, in the Public Garden. “I’m so grateful for this…
Maui, Devastation Can Happen Anywhere
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Maui has long been the go-to destination for millions to experience paradise. Life has changed. Maui is now the site of the deadliest fire in modern U.S. history. At this writing, over 90 persons are been reported…
Boston Transportation Department Officials Outline Planned Projects at South End Forum
Boston Transportation Department (BTD) officials were on hand for a virtual South End Forum meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 9, to discuss several transportation projects planned for around the area, including the proposed Berkley Street bike lane, along with the Tremont…
Boston Centers for Youth & Families To Host Two Lifeguard Hiring Events
Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) is hosting two free lifeguard hiring events on Wednesday, August 23, from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Monday, August 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the BCYF Mason Pool in Roxbury.…
Neighborhood Roundup
Free Summer Programming Continues at Myrtle Street Playground Friends of Myrtle Street Playground will continue its summer programming season on Thursdays starting at 4 p.m., including Bubbles McGee on Aug. 17; and Color Me Funky face painting on Aug. 24.…
BWSC Announces Free Lead Pipe Replacement for Boston Property Owners
Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC) announced that it now offers private lead service lines replacement at no cost to property owners, a move that is expected to accelerate BWSC’s intensive efforts to make Boston lead pipe free. Funding from…
Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Equitable Expansion of Electric Vehicle Rebate Program
The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced substantial changes to the Massachusetts Offers Rebates for Electric Vehicles Program (MOR-EV Program), which provides rebates for the purchase or lease of light-, medium-, and heavy-duty battery electric and fuel cell electric vehicles (EVs). These changes…