Kingsley Montessori School announced last week that it would commemorate the Boston Marathon tragedy by sharing students’ essays written about bravery with the Greater Boston community. “While this is a challenging time for many of our families who were directly…
Callahan Tunnel Now Open
The Callahan Tunnel, which has been closed since late December, has re-opened — ahead of schedule. Given the way that public projects are usually completed in Massachusetts, this is a novelty. While the headache of trying to find another way…
Let’s Be Good Neighbors
Putting out your rubbish on time is not rocket science. The trucks collect the rubbish three times a week and are usually finished by about 8:30 a.m. So if you look out your front door and see that there are…
Supporters for Feast of Music
New England Conservatory exceeded its goal of raising $750,000 at its annual scholarship gala “El Festín de la Música (A Feast of Music),” which took place on Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Fairmont Copley Plaza. Co-chairs for the event, which…
Joy Street Pedestrian Improvements Get Favorable Response
The latest concept design for improving pedestrian accessibility on Joy Street drew a largely favorable response at a standing-room public hearing at City Hall on Wednesday. Connect Historic Boston – an initiative between the National Park Service and the Boston…
Civic Association board votes to support Rep. Livingstone’s proposed Mass. Eye and Ear legislation
At its Feb. 10 meeting, the Beacon Hill Civic Association board of directors voted to support legislation proposed by State Rep. Jay Livingstone that would allow the Massachusetts Ear and Ear Infirmary (MEEI) to expand its Boston campus. The legislation…