Travel Impacts •Inbound: One of two lanes open and all turn movements available from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on some weekdays. •Outbound: One of two lanes open and all turn movements available from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. on some weekdays.…
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Councilors Edwards and Flynn Endorse Kenzie Bok for the District 8 Seat
District 1 City Councilor Lydia Edwards and District 2 City Councilor Ed Flynn today endorsed Kenzie Bok for the District 8 seat on the Boston City Council. Both councilors cited Bok’s commitment to fighting for an affordable Boston for all…
Flaherty Announces ‘CPA In The City’ A Community Engagement Initiative
Boston City Councilor At-Large Michael F. Flaherty has announced “CPA in the City” – a community engagement initiative to raise awareness of the 91 community preservation projects that have been recommended since Boston’s adoption of the Community Preservation Act (CPA)…
Athenæum Spotlights King’s Chapel Library Collection
The Boston Athenæum is now spotlighting a major exhibition to showcase and interpret the King’s Chapel Library Collection, one of the surviving treasures of 17th century Boston. “Required Reading: Reimagining a Colonial Library” will be on public view UNTIL March…
Prescott House at ‘Smithsonian Museum Live!’
Special to the Times If you are lucky enough to hear music floating through the air on Beacon Street this Saturday, Sept. 21, it is because William Hickling Prescott House is participating in the “Smithsonian Museum Day Live!” This year,…
District 8 City Council Hopefuls Face off at Forum
Two weeks before the Sept. 24 preliminary municipal election, the five District 8 city council hopefuls squared off at a candidates forum to discuss some of the most pressing issues now facing the city and district, including development and affordable…
Neighborhood Roundup
‘A Concert of Captivating Vocal Gems’ The Boston Society of the New Jerusalem Concert Series opens with a vocal concert on Friday, Sept. 20, at 7:30 p.m. at 140 Bowdoin St. (across the street from the State House). The venue is…
Sen. Boncore Endorses Halbert for Boston City Council
State Sen. Joseph Boncore (1st Suffolk and Middlesex) has announced his endorsement of former East Boston resident and community leader David Halbert for Boston City Councilor At-large. “I am proud to announce my endorsement of David Halbert, candidate for Boston…
Hill House Ushers in Autumn With Seasonal Programs
With the summer of ‘19 now firmly in the rearview, Hill House is offering several seasonal programs in the coming weeks to usher in autumn and welcome residents back to the neighborhood. “Your Backyard in the City” invites mothers who…
Officials, Residents Cut Ribbon at Fanny Appleton Footbridge
Photo and Story by Marianne Salza The Frances “Fanny” Appleton Footbridge, which provides a universally accessible link from Charles Circle to the Charles River, Esplanade, was celebrated for its sophisticated elegance and safe comfortability during a Sept. 10 ribbon cutting. …