By Susanne Beck The word “resolution” may suggest the end of something. But for about 30% of American adults, New Year’s resolutions are just the beginning. “I resolve to… “ becomes a pledge they make to themselves and sometimes, to…
Wu Urges Caution as Bitterly Cold Weather Arrives
Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu announced a cold weather advisory and winter safety tips for the bitterly cold temperatures forecast through Thursday, January 23. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the forecast for Boston includes wind chills…
North Washington Street Bridge
Construction Update The Construction Look-Ahead through February 2 for the North Washington Street Bridge is as follows: Scheduled Work • West sidewalk formwork and utility install • Southwest approach barrier and sidewalk work • Marine fender wood installation • Lovejoy…
Our Remarkably Unremarkable Weather
When the National Weather Service made its long-range forecast for the winter last fall, it was a good news/bad news scenario. They were predicting warmer-than-normal temperatures for our region, which was the good news (after all, who likes cold weather),…
This is the SAD-dest Time of the Year – So Get Outside
With the holiday season long in the rear-view mirror and the oppressiveness of a New England winter fully upon us, for many this can be the saddest time of the year — quite literally. The medical community has long-recognized that…
Friends of the Public Garden Celebrate Henry Lee’s 100th Birthday and Enduring Impact of The Henry Lee Fund for Boston Parks
By Dan Murphy The Friends of the Public Garden lit 100 candles at the Parkman Bandstand on Boston Common on the evening of Monday, Jan. 13, at a small gathering to commemorate what would’ve been Henry Lee’s 100th birthday, and…