First Night Boston, New England’s largest New Year’s Eve celebration, today announced the addition of its 2020 Non-Profit Partner Program, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston. In addition to hours of free entertainment, light shows, ice sculptures, and other family-friendly…
Month: December 2019
For The Record
From the Dec. 30 Design Selection Committee meeting, 10:30 a.m., 26 Court St. Rm. 10A: •Miranda-Creamer/South End Fitness Center Repairs The Designer Selection Committee for the above referenced project will meet to discuss an appropriate designer. From the Jan. 2…
Happy Holidays
This is a wonderful time of the year, to paraphrase the song, with holiday music playing in the malls and on our car radios, resurrecting our earliest childhood memories — even for the younger set — of Christmases-past. We choose…
Enjoy the Holidays — Safely
Christmas this year is part of what for many people will be an extra-long weekend, which means that for many of us, we will be indulging in the “Christmas spirit” early and often. By no means do we wish to…
Guest Op-ed: Celebrating Community This Holiday Season
By Martin J. Walsh Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Kwanzaa, Boston! This is a special time of the year. It’s a time to spread joy, spend time with family, and show kindness and generosity to others. While people in…
Guest Op-ed: Count Our Blessings for Freedom of the Press
By Melissa Martin, Ph.D. We go about our daily lives in the United States of America. We read newspapers in the U.S. and via internet we have access to myriad newspapers around the world. But how often do we stop…
An Evening with Michlewitz At Wink and Nod
20th Annual Santa Speedo Run
New Guidelines for Sandwich Boards Approved; Set to take Effect April 1
After a minimum of six subcommittee meetings, the Back Bay Architectural Commission (BBAC) approved guidelines governing display boards (also called sandwich boards) in the commercial district of the Back Bay. The proposed guidelines agreed upon by the subcommittee on December…
Skating Rink Opens at 401 Park
The former Sears building at 401 Park Dr. has had an exciting year with the opening of Time Out Market and tons of community activities on the new lawn. Now that the weather has turned colder, 401 Park owner Samuels…