The Bay Village Historic District Commission (BVHDC) on Feb. 8 approved a request for a security gate for the basement door at 49 Winchester St. “The owners of this property asked me to manage this building and some construction going…
Month: February 2022
Baker Administration to Lift Mask Mandate in Schools on Feb. 28
The Baker administration on Feb. 9 announced that the statewide mask mandate for K-12 schools will be lifted on Feb. 28, the date it was set to expire. Gov. Charlie Baker said at a press conference on Wednesday morning that…
BPS Superintendent Cassellius to Leave at End of School Year
On Monday, Feb. 7, Boston Public Schools (BPS) Superintendent Brenda Cassellius announced that she would be leaving the role at the end of this school year after three years. In a statement, Cassellius said, “Working alongside so many people –…
BHV Executive Director Offers Tips on How to Get a Senior Still Living on Their Own to Accept Help
When it comes to convincing an aging parent still living on their own to accept help in even the most-simple ways, their adult children are often first met with obstinate resistance. “Many seniors are fiercely independent, and they want to…
Fenway Civic Association Spotlights Life and Legacy of John Boyle O’Reilly at 60th Annual Meeting
The Fenway Civic Association (FCA) held its 60th annual meeting virtually on Tuesday, Feb. 8, which included a spirited discussion on John Boyle O’Reilly, the 19th century Irish journalist, writer, and civil rights activist immortalized with a multi-figure bronze sculpture…
The Team Behind Immersive Van Gogh Directs Its Lens to the Life and Work of Frida Kahlo
Special to the Times Lighthouse Immersive, North America’s leading producer of ground-breaking experiential art exhibits, and Maestro Immersive Art today announce its newest immersive art installation, Immersive Frida Kahlo. On the heels of its critically acclaimed blockbuster Immersive Van Gogh…
Greg Wilmot Appointed EBNHC’s New President and CEO
The East Boston Neighborhood Health Center’s Board of Directors voted this week to appoint Greg Wilmot as the Health Center’s new President and CEO. The board announced Tuesday that Wilmot, who has been serving as interim President and CEO since…
Mayor Wu Announces Launch of Two-Year, Fare-Free Program for MBTA Bus Routes 23, 28 and 29
Mayor Michelle Wu on Feb. 9 announced that the City of Boston is launching the two-year fare-free program on MBTA bus Routes 23, 28, and 29 on March 1, 2022. This program extends the highly successful fare-free Route 28 pilot…
Elected Officials of Color Condemn Hate Directed at Mayor Wu
There’s a fine line between freedom of speech where one’s opinion is expressed during a peaceful protest and using hateful and inflammatory language to express one’s views. Since implementing the city’s vaccine mandate for all indoor venues in boston Mayor…
Andrea Campbell Announces Campaign for Attorney General
Former city councilor Andrea Campbell announced her bid for Attorney General on Feb, 2 at a press conference in Dorchester. Campbell joins attorney Shannon Liss-Riordan and former Assistant Attorney General Quentin Palfrey in the race to fill the seat currently…