Tom Kershaw to receive first-ever Entrepreneurship Award from Scouting America Greater Boston

Beacon Hill Times 10/15 7:06P Special to the Times

Scouting America Greater Boston will present the first-ever Kershaw Award for Entrepreneurship to Tom Kershaw, owner of Boston’s historic Hampshire House and an Eagle Scout, during its annual STEM...

Park Street School holds Block Party community event

Beacon Hill Times 10/15 7:05P Times Staff

Over 300 students and their families, staff, faculty, and neighbors gathered on Chestnut Street for the Park Street School’s (PSS) Block Party on October 3. Families enjoyed Blue Ribbon BBQ for lunch,...

Trinity Church Boston welcomes pets and their people for annual Blessing of the Animals

The Back Bay Sun 10/15 7:05P Special to the Sun

Trinity Church Boston welcomed nearly 100 people and dozens of their furry companions on Sunday, October 4 for the annual special service, Blessing of the Animals, to celebrate the feast day of St....

Route 55 bus hours to be extended beginning Dec. 13

The Back Bay Sun 10/15 7:04P Dan Murphy

As part of winter changes to the MBTA’s Better Bus Network, service on the Route 55 will begin running daily from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., starting Sunday, Dec. 13, on a similar frequency as today of every 45 to 50 minutes. The MBTA suspended service on...

Moore Support offers concierge personal assistance to residents

Beacon Hill Times 10/15 7:04P Dan Murphy

Homeowners, busy professionals, frequent travelers, and other residents of Beacon Hill, Back Bay, and the South End who might need a little help managing their day-to-day responsibilities can now turn...

Two more reasons to get a flu shot

The Back Bay Sun 10/15 7:03P The Boston Sun Staff

‘Tis the season for respiratory illnesses the flu, COVID, and RSV for which vaccinations offer the best line of defense for the vast majority of individuals. In addition to the protections that vaccines provide for these diseases, studies have...

SoWa Artists Guild’s October events continue

The Back Bay Sun 10/15 7:02P The Boston Sun Staff

SoWa Artists Guild’s October events continue SoWa Sundays are set for Oct. 18 and 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.​SoWa Artists Guild events are free, open to the public and take place at 450 Harrison Ave. WLP’s annual Spaghetti Dinner returns Oct. 29...

BHCA Community Corner 10-16-2026

Beacon Hill Times 10/15 7:02P Times Staff

Block Captains Our new team of over 40 Block Captains has been out and about cleaning up litter and dog waste on Beacon Hill streets. You’ll recognize them with their fluorescent BHCA vests. These volunteers are looking for other neighbors to...

City Election Department issues reminders ahead of State Election, seeks to recruit more poll...

The Back Bay Sun 10/15 7:01P Special to the Sun

The Boston Election Department is reminding voters that the State Election will take place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. This election will elect the Commonwealth’s Governor, a United States Senator, members of the United States House of...

Two more reasons to get a flu shot

Beacon Hill Times 10/15 7:01P Times Staff

‘Tis the season for respiratory illnesses the flu, COVID, and RSV for which vaccinations offer the best line of defense for the vast majority of individuals. In addition to the protections that vaccines provide for these diseases, studies have...

Mayor Wu officially launches annual Legacy Business Award nominations

The Back Bay Sun 10/15 7:00P Special to the Sun

Mayor Michelle Wu has announced the launch of the nomination period for the fifth annual Legacy Business Awards. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, October 30, 2026. Residents are encouraged to nominate long standing businesses that...

Mayor Wu announces return of Hub On Wheels

The Back Bay Sun 10/15 7:00P Special to the Sun

Mayor Michelle Wu has announced the return of Hub on Wheels, a family-friendly bike ride starting on a car-free Storrow Drive and highlighting many parts of the City that aims to build community and celebrate Boston neighborhoods. All routes will...

Boston celebrates EMT graduates and recent promotions

Beacon Hill Times 10/15 7:00P Special to the Times

Mayor Michelle Wu joined Boston Emergency Medical Services (Boston EMS) and Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) at historic Faneuil Hall to celebrate the graduation of 20 new EMTs and the promotion...

‘Building Bridges & Big Ideas’ with Miguel Rosales coming Oct. 17 to MoS

Beacon Hill Times 10/15 7:00P Special to the Times

‘Building Bridges Big Ideas’ a day of architecture, engineering, conversation, and hands-on discovery with venerable bridge designer and longtime Beacon Hill resident, Miguel Rosales kick off at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, in the newly...

Council supports tenant first right of refusal legislation

The Back Bay Sun 10/15 7:00P Special to the Sun

The Council is supporting legislation that would give tenants the first opportunity to purchase their residential buildings when an owner decides to sell. The Council adopted a resolution supporting H.1544 / S.998, An Act to Guarantee a Tenant’s...