Boston Children’s School turns 60 The Boston Children’s School celebrated a major milestone this past May. Founded in 1965, the Boston Children’s School, a pioneer in private early elementary education, celebrated its 60th Jubilee Anniversary at the West End Museum.…
Month: July 2025
MBTA Celebrates Anniversary of ADA Alongside City of Boston
Special to the Times The MBTA proudly celebrates the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and joined advocates, members of the community, and legislators at the ADA 35 Rally and March led by the City of Boston…
Public Defender Attorneys Deserve Fair Compensation
The ongoing work stoppage by the public defender attorneys who are part of what is known as the Bar Advocates program needs to be resolved by the legislature as soon as possible. The Bar Advocates are private attorneys who are…
All Ability Day is Set for August 9 at Revere Beach
The second annual All Ability Day at Revere Beach is scheduled for next Saturday, August 9, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The event is being sponsored by the Revere Disabilities Commission, which has received a grant from Save the Harbor/Save the…
Letter to the Editor
Looking for Lost Hat Dear Editor, I was hoping to reach out to the Beacon Hill community for help in finding my hat which was lost recently as I was walking on Beacon Hill near the State House. It is…
WECA Hosts Candidates Night for Councilor At-Large Hopefuls
Rugg Road Paper Co. Finds New Home on Charles Street
By Dan Murphy Rugg Road Paper Co. is leaving its longtime home at 105 Charles St., at the end of July, but owner Geraldine O’Hagan wants her many loyal customers to know that the beloved neighborhood stationary shop isn’t closing…
Area A-1 Sees Drop in Part One Crime from Last Year
By Dan Murphy With the summer of ’25 past its midpoint, Area A-1 had seen a 2-percent decrease in Part One crime from last year. According to Boston Police, 1,169 incidents of Part One crime were reported in the district,…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Upcoming BHCA Meetings Events Committee – Monday, July 28th, location TBD, 6pm Zoning & Licensing – Wednesday, August 6th, 6pm via Zoom For further information on BHCA events, including Zoom links for these meetings, or to volunteer, please contact the…
Wu and Age Strong Announce over $1.2 million in Grants
Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu and the Age Strong Commission last week announced the recipients of two grant programs totaling $1,276,000 to support Boston residents aged 60 and older. The first, the Expanding Engagement grant program, awarded $570,000…