Rugg Road to hold ‘reopening party’ for the community Friday, May 1

Beacon Hill Times 4/17 4:48A Dan Murphy

strong By Dan Murphy
 /strong p Several months after settling into its new space at 130 Charles St., Rugg Road Paper Co. is welcoming the community back for a “reopening party” on Friday, May 1, from 5 to 7 p.m.
 /p p “It has been a long process,...

Sherley Smith recognized as Friends of the Public Garden’s Parks

Beacon Hill Times 4/17 4:48A Dan Murphy

strong By Dan Murphy
 /strong p 
 /p p Back Bay resident Sherley Smith was recognized as the Friends of the Public 2026 Parks Champion during the group’s 56th annual meeting on Tuesday, April 14, at the UMass Club of Boston. The Friends of the...

ZBA denies ads proposed within pedestrian skybridge

Beacon Hill Times 4/17 4:47A Dan Murphy

strong By Dan Murphy
 /strong p At its April 7 virtual monthly hearing, the city’s Zoning Board of Appeal ultimately denied a controversial proposal to install removable advertising decals within the pedestrian skybridge that connects Copley...

Healey-Driscoll Administration announces nearly $14.4 million for youth jobs

Beacon Hill Times 4/17 4:47A Beacon Hill Times Staff

strong Special to the Times
 /strong p The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced nearly $14.4 million to hire 3,786 youth and young adults for summer and year-round jobs through the state’s YouthWorks program. The administration also launched...

Beacon Hill author Winn speaks at JBGC Breakfast Series

Beacon Hill Times 4/17 4:47A Beacon Hill Times Staff

strong /strong p Accomplished author Karen Winn was the guest speaker at the Jordan Boys Girls Club Breakfast Series Tuesday in Chelsea.
 /p p Winn, who is a resident of Beacon Hill, delighted the largest audience of the 2025-26 breakfast series...

Councilors Durkan and Santana introduce citywide zoning reform eliminating costly parking mandates...

Beacon Hill Times 4/17 4:47A Beacon Hill Times Staff

strong Special to the Times
 /strong p Boston City Councilors Sharon Durkan and Henry Santana will introduce a zoning text amendment at today’s Boston City Council meeting to eliminate minimum off-street parking requirements for residential...

Proud of our local “Link” to the Artemis II space mission

Beacon Hill Times 4/17 4:47A Beacon Hill Times Staff

After watching the dramatic re-entry into our atmosphere of the Artemis II’s Orion capsule Integrity, its subsequent splashdown, and the retrieval of the four astronauts in the Pacific Ocean last Friday evening, we were proud to learn that one of...

Over 17,450 Boston Stadium Train Tickets sold during first day of sales

Beacon Hill Times 4/17 4:47A Beacon Hill Times Staff

strong Special to the Times
 /strong p The MBTA announced that more than 17,450 Boston Stadium Train mTickets have been sold so far across the first five World Cup matches during the first day of sales being open. 
 /p p “The 2026 World Cup is no...

Wu, Chairman Michlewitz, and Rep. Moran announce $4M

Beacon Hill Times 4/17 4:47A Beacon Hill Times Staff

strong Special to the Times
 /strong p Mayor Michelle Wu joined House Ways and Means Chairman Aaron Michlewitz and State Rep. John Moran to announce $4 million in new funding that will be included in the House Ways Means proposed budget in support...

Registration still open for 27th annual Charles River Earth Day Cleanup

Beacon Hill Times 4/17 4:47A Beacon Hill Times Staff

strong Special to the Times
 /strong p Volunteer registration is still open for the 27th annual Charles River Earth Day Cleanup on Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25.
 /p p This much-loved event brings together over 3,500 community...

Trash Collection comes early Marathon Monday

The Back Bay Sun 4/17 3:54A Special to the Sun

Dear Neighbors,
 I would like to inform you of an important update regarding trash and recycling collection for Marathon Monday, April 20.
 Due to the upcoming marathon and related activity in Back Bay and Beacon Hill, trash and recycling pickup...

NABB to host Geothermal Forum on Earth Day

The Back Bay Sun 4/17 3:54A Special to the Sun

Special to the Sun
 The Green Committee of the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay (NABB) invites the public to a forum titled “Geothermal Networks: A Path to Fossil Fuel Freedom” on Wednesday evening, April 22. The event coincides with...

News in Brief 4-17-26

The Back Bay Sun 4/17 3:54A Dan Murphy

SoWa Artists Guild’s April events continue SoWa Sundays will be held April 19 and 26 starting at 11 a.m. SoWa Artists Guild events, which are free and open to the public, are held at 450 Harrison Ave. Nichols House Museum to offer April 23...

Assisting rescue groups

The Back Bay Sun 4/17 3:54A Special to the Sun

By Penny Ed Cherubino
 Whether you are a dog person or a cat person, a parrot or a Guinea pig lover, there is an animal shelter or rescue group that could use your assistance. If you ve always wished you could help place the thousands of animals...

Registration still open for 27th annual Charles River Earth Day Cleanup

The Back Bay Sun 4/17 3:54A Special to the Sun

Special to Sun
 Volunteer registration is still open for the 27th annual Charles River Earth Day Cleanup on Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25.
 This much-loved event brings together over 3,500 community volunteers each year to rejuvenate...