Month: May 2024
Reimagined West End Museum Reopens to Public
A thoroughly reimagined West End Museum welcomed the public back for the first time in more than two years on Thursday, May 24. “We’re so proud to have it open, and to be able to show this space, and to…
Artist John Young to Appear at Upstairs Downstairs
Special to Times On Sunday, June 2, popular and well-known artist, John Young, will be appearing at Upstairs Downstairs at 69 Charles St. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. His distinctive work will be on display morning and afternoon. His…
BHWF Holds Anniversary Party & Charles Street Fashion Bazaar
Story by Marianne Salza Beacon Hill Women’s Forum (BHWF) members raised a toast to a decade of friendship while exploring the most popular accessories and frocks for the summer during the May 14 Anniversary Party & Charles Street Fashion Bazaar…
Boston Places 14th on Annual Trust for Public Land ParkScore Index, Boosted by Strong Scores for Park Access
Special to the Times Trust for Public Land announced Boston was rated the nation’s 14th best big-city park system by the 2024 ParkScore® index,® dipping slightly below last year’s 10th place finish. Atop the ParkScore rankings, Washington, DC, retained the…
Police Blotter 05-30-2024
Larceny Wednesday, May 22 – At approximately 3 p.m., police responded to a reported larceny at 138 Charles St. The store manager informed officers that a woman with a very distinct Irish accent entered the store on May 21 and…
Congratulations to the Class of 2024
A high school graduation is a singular event in the life of every community, where almost everybody knows one of the graduates or their families. All of us share in the happiness and sense of achievement of our young people…
Driverless Cars: We Can’t Wait!
We recently returned from a trip to San Francisco to visit our daughter and got the chance to ride in the driverless taxis from Waymo, the company owned by Google, which has been operating in San Francisco and Phoenix for…
Suzanne Besser Receives 27th Annual Beacon Award
At the Beacon Hill Civic Association annual meeting held Monday May 20, at the Somerset Club, Suzanne Besser was honored with the 27th annual Beacon Award, which publicly recognizes an individual or group each year whose long-term leadership has made…
Annie Fields Garden Among Hidden Gardens Tour Highlights
Annie Fields Garden, the large garden off Charles River Square created by renowned horticulturist and writer Annie Fields, was among the highlights of this year’s Hidden Garden Tour. With its meandering pathways, along with benches and other quiet places to…