Special to the Sun Vicinity Energy, a decarbonization leader with the nation’s largest portfolio of district energy systems, serving over 70 million square feet of building space across Boston and Cambridge, has officially kicked off its electrification plans with the…
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Virtual Flower Arranging Workshop To Benefit the Hurley K-8 School
Looking for a fun holiday activity you can do from home with friends and family? Please consider a virtual flower arranging workshop to benefit the Hurley K-8 School! Each ticket includes fresh flowers, floral foam and a wooden vase delivered…
BPHC Encourages Precautions Ahead of Thanksgiving
The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) today advised residents to stay vigilant to protect themselves from COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses such as flu and RSV when celebrating Thanksgiving, as gathering indoors and travel increases the likelihood of transmission. Levels…
Creating a Beacon Hill Time Capsule
A ceremonial closing of a time capsule filled with memorabilia of life on Beacon Hill during the Covid 19 pandemic will take place on December 6, at 2 pm in the library of the Beacon House, 19 Myrtle Street. Residents…
Café at Beacon Hill Books Opens Its Doors for Business
Readers now have another reason to visit the most talked-out new business on Charles Street, with the opening of the Café at Beacon Hill Books on Tuesday, Nov. 15. The garden-level café, which seats 20 inside and another 12 at…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Holiday Decorating Days! Thank you to all who attended our Garlands & Greens fundraiser last night to welcome in the holiday season and raise funds for decorating the 1,100 gas lamps on Beacon Hill. Special thanks go to Mr. Tom…
Freeman and Cox Richardson To Receive Prescott Award for Excellence in Historical Writing
On November 17, noted historians Joanne Freeman and Heather Cox Richardson will jointly receive the Prescott Award for Excellence in Historical Writing from the Colonial Dames of Massachusetts in partnership with the Massachusetts Historical Society (MHS). After accepting the award…
The Nazis of Copley Square: A Talk by Charles Gallagher
Story by Marianne Salza The West End Museum (WEM) welcomed Boston College professor, Charles Gallagher, for a discussion about his book, “Nazis of Copley Square: The Forgotten Story of the Christian Front,” on November 9. In his book, Gallagher explains…
Working Toward a Healthy Body, Peaceful Mind and Joyful Heart
Special to the Times Join Dr. Beth Frates to explore how we can enhance our state of well-being and thrive. She’ll review research and practical strategies to improve our health with the 12 Step Model PAVING the Path to Wellness. …
Newly Renovated and Expanded Boston Athenaeum Welcomes Old and New Members Alike
A newly renovated and expanded Boston Athenaeum is eager to welcome back old members and invite new ones into the fold after reopening on Tuesday, Nov. 15, following 14 months of construction. “We’re eager to welcome new members and returning…