Month: April 2025
Boston Police on Hand for BHCA Board Meeting
Mayor’s Neighborhood Coffee Hour Set to Return May 15 to Comm Ave Mall
By Dan Murphy Mayor Michelle Wu will join the Office of Neighborhood Services and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for the return of her annual Neighborhood Coffee Hours, including an event for the Beacon Hill and Back Bay communities…
New England Aquarium Ready for School Vacation
Special to the Times The New England Aquarium is looking forward to welcoming guests during the upcoming April school vacation week with extended hours, exciting animal encounters along the exhibit path, and special educational programming on Massachusetts Right Whale Day,…
Looking at the FY26 Budget that Prioritizes Delivery of City Services and Fiscal Responsibility
Special to the Times Last week Mayor Michelle Wu filed the Fiscal Year 2026 annual operating budget and five-year 2026-2030 Capital Plan. The FY26 budget reflects stability and constraint as the country faces uncertain economic times, with the reduction of…
Whittier Street Health Center Expands Health on Wheels Program
Special to the Times As part of its ongoing commitment to improving medical care accessibility, Whittier Street Health Center, a community health center with a mission to serve as a center of excellence that provides high quality and accessible health…
City to Sponsor April 23 Virtual Public Meeting on Alexandra Hotel Redevelopment Plans
By Dan Murphy The city’s Planning Department will hold a virtual public meeting on the latest pans for the proposed redevelopment of the Alexandra Hotel building on Wednesday, April 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. Alexandra Partners, LLC intends to…
Esplanade Association Provides Update on Charlesbank Landing Project
By Dan Murphy The Esplanade Association’s annual meeting was held virtually on Tuesday, April 8, and included an update on the much-anticipated Charlesbank Landing, among other projects now in the works. Jen Mergel, the group’s executive director, she said the…
Mark the Occasion
Paul Revere’s Ridekicks off Boston 250 this Friday Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu announced Boston 250, a yearlong commemoration of the city’s role in the American Revolution. The kickoff event, Paul Revere’s Ride, will take place this Friday,…
Firefighting Academy Earns International Reaccreditation
State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine announced that the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy has received reaccreditation by the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications, better known as the Pro Board. “The Pro Board is the world’s leading fire service accreditation…