By Susanne Beck Ask most Beacon Hill residents to name the area’s closest spaces for art and chances are they will quickly point to the Seaport’s Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) or slightly further afield, the internationally known Museum of…
Month: May 2024
Council To Discuss Removing the Half-Mile Buffer Zone Between Cannabis Establishments
Special to the Times Whereas, Since the legalization of cannabis in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 2016, there have been numerous cannabis dispensaries opening in the City of Boston in various neighborhoods; and Whereas, Currently, the Boston Zoning Code requires…
Rouvalis Flowers and Gardens Opens a Second Location in Winchester
Special to the Times Rouvalis Flowers and Gardens, the iconic Parisian looking flower shop that has been a Beacon Hill neighborhood institution for well over 40 years, opened a second location in Winchester, Ma on April 23. The newest location,…
Lest We Forget…
Although the Memorial Day weekend signifies the start of the summer season and is observed by families and friends who gather for barbecues and similar festivities, we should keep in mind that Memorial Day is our most solemn national holiday…
Enjoy the Weekend Safely
With predictions for a record travel weekend, we urge our readers to ensure that whatever our celebratory activities may be, we do so safely, both for ourselves and for our loved ones. If friends or family members are showing clear…
Guest Op-Ed: Beacon Hill Should Roll Out the Welcome Mat for Women’s Lunch Place
By City Councilor Sharon Durkan Recent conversations at my office hours with residents of the North Slope have me thinking about what makes Beacon Hill a home desired by so many. When searching for a home, we all have our…
The Jets in Softball Action Against Revere
Investigation Leads To Multiple Arrests in Eastie
Special to the Times-Free Press Police made a number of drug and weapons arrests in East Boston last week. Ten people were arrested last week as part of a six-month-long investigation into a Maverick Landing housing development building in East…
Generosity Needed: Grace Church Food Pantry Needs Your Help
By Michael Coughlin Jr. The Grace Church Food Pantry, which has been serving East Boston for decades, is running out of funding and is turning to the community in hopes of support. Jane Crapo of the Grace Church Food Pantry…
Boston, Revere Hold Resilient Bennington Street, Fredericks Park Project Meeting
By Michael Coughlin Jr. Earlier this month, officials from Boston and Revere hosted a public meeting at which attendees received updates about the Resilient Bennington Street and Fredericks Park project. The abovementioned project stems from a Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP)…