Month: October 2024
FOPG celebrates legacy and support at annual Members Reception
Special to Times Last Thursday evening, Oct. 18, the Friends of the Public Garden (FOPG) held its annual Members Reception, an event dedicated to honoring the loyal supporters who make the organization’s vital work in our three beloved parks possible.…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Halloween Barricade Placement 2024 As in past years, the Beacon Hill Civic Association has worked with the City and local police to block off many streets on Beacon Hill for the safety of our trick-or-treaters on Halloween. The following streets…
City Renames North Washington Street Bridge in Honor of Bill Russell
Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu joined Mrs. Jeannine Russell, Gov. Maura Healey, state and local officials, and Celtics leadership and players Monday, Oct. 21 to rename the North Washington Street Bridge as the William Felton ‘Bill’ Russell Bridge.…
BHAC Approves Proposed Union Club Roofdeck
By Dan Murphy The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission approved as submitted a new roofdeck for the Union Club on Park Street at its monthly public hearing held virtually on Thursday Oct. 17. Timothy Burke, the project architect, said the proposed…
Neighborhood Roundup
Rep. Livingstone to hold virtual Office Hours on Oct. 24 Rep. Jay Livingstone will hold his virtual Office Hours via Zoom on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 5:30 p.m. To receive the link for Rep. Livingstone’s virtual office hours, or to…
Miguel Rosales unveils three options for new Evans Way Bridge
By Dan Murphy A newcomer to the project, venerable bridge designer Miguel Rosales unveiled three design options for a new, pedestrian-only Evans Way Bridge on the Back Bay Fens during a meeting sponsored virtually by the city on Oct. 9.…
MBTA successfully completes critical track work on Orange Line
The MBTA today announced the successful completion of critical track work on the Orange Line while service was suspended between Forest Hills and Back Bay from October 8 to October 20 with the service suspension extended between Forest Hills and…
Free flu and Covid-19 vaccines available throughout Boston
The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is encouraging all Boston residents ages 6 months and older to get vaccinated for Influenza (flu) and COVID-19 ahead of the peak of respiratory virus season. Vaccines are especially recommended for residents who are…
News Briefs
Upcoming Events at the West End Library Artful Meditation with Age Strong Connect, Be Creative, and Socialize with local floral/craft artist Jan Gadson. Fall Bowl Floral Arts Workshop includes: • Meditation • Hand exercises • Self-care activity • Music •…