Representatives for the newly rebranded Fenway Forward (formerly Fenway CDC) were on hand for a virtual meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 6, to outline their schedule and construction management plan for a home-ownership project planned for 27/29 Hancock St. Per its…
Month: January 2026
Massachusetts Wins $10 million Federal Grant for Early Literacy Tutoring
Special to the Sun The Healey-Driscoll Administration is celebrating that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has been awarded $10 million from the U.S. Education Department in a new Education Innovation and Research (EIR) grant. The state plans to…
Wu and the OYEA Announce Mayor’s Youth Council Cohort
Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement (OYEA) recently welcomed the 31st cohort of the Mayor’s Youth Council (MYC). The 20 high school students in the new council cohort were inaugurated with…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Bricks & Bubbles Buzz Our Brick & Bubbles fundraiser at the Liberty Hotel is less than two months away! Join us on March 5th at the Liberty Hotel for an elegant cocktail party to celebrate historic preservation in our neighborhood,…
Neighborhood Roundup
Coming up in January at The West End Museum The West End Museum is continuing the new year with several public events in January. On Jan. 17, spend your Saturday evening with a glass of wine and a paintbrush while…
Healey Announces Safety Reforms following Release of the ALR Commission’s Final Report
Special to the Times Governor Maura Healey announced a comprehensive set of reforms to strengthen safety, transparency and consumer protections in assisted living residences (ALRs) across Massachusetts. This action follows the submission of the ALR Commission’s final report to the…
MassDOT Announces Annual Safe Routes to School Program Yard Sign Design Contest
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), through its Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program, is pleased to announce the launch of the 2026 Yard Sign Design Contest. The annual contest raises awareness for transportation-related themes that help support school safety…
City Offering Free Winter Fitness Series
Special to the Times The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) are pleased to announce the 2026 Boston Parks Winter Fitness Series, sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. The series will offer free…
Boston City Council Welcomes Councilor Miniard Culpepper
Special to the Times The Boston City Council welcomed Councilor Miniard Culpepper, who began his first term representing District 7 on January 5, following a recent inauguration ceremony. Councilor Culpepper represents the neighborhood of Roxbury and sections of Dorchester, Fenway,…
The Museum of African American History Marks a Century of Black History Commemorations throughout the Month of February
Special to the Times In 2026, Black History Week will celebrate its 100th anniversary. The observance was expanded into a monthlong celebration in 1970, reflecting the growing recognition of the importance of Black history and culture. To honor this historic milestone,…