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EA marks 25 years of stewarding Esplanade

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:17:55 Z

(The Back Bay Sun) Since incorporated 25 years ago, the Esplanade Association (EA) has actively stewarded its namesake park, which now attracts around 4 million visitors annually and, that number is only expected to grow when the Esplanade soon becomes a year-round...

Family ties to cancer push South End man to run his first Boston Marathon

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:16:29 Z

(The Back Bay Sun) When Joe Whitney steps onto the starting line on April 20, he already knows what will carry him through the race. Whitney, a dentist, was raised in Marlborough, Massachusetts, and has spent the last decade living in Boston’s South End. This spring,...

Hofherr looks to continue progress as Kingsley’s new head of school

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:15:22 Z

(The Back Bay Sun) When students arrive at Kingsley Montessori School next fall, they will be greeted by a familiar person at the front door: Tara Hofherr. Hofherr, the associate head of school since 2024, will become the new head of school in July. She will succeed...

District D-4 sees 6 -percent drop in Part One crime from last year

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:12:42 Z

(The Back Bay Sun) As the first quarter of ’26 was drawing to a close, District D-4 had experienced a 6-percent drop in Part One crime (i.e. incidents of violent and property crime) from last year, according to Boston Police. Between this Jan. 1 and March 29 of this...

“….to boldly go where no man has gone before…”

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:12:23 Z

(The Back Bay Sun) For those of us who were among the 600 million people who watched Neil Armstrong descend the ladder from the Apollo 11 lunar module Eagle and set foot on the moon’s Sea of Tranquility on the evening (in the Eastern Time Zone) of July 20, 1969, and...

News in Brief

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:12:00 Z

(The Back Bay Sun) SoWa Artists Guild’s April events continue SoWa Sundays will be held April 12, 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. Randall Goosby with Zhu Wang in concert...

Record turnout: over 100 pets vaccinated at ARL’s annual South End Clinic

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:08:24 Z

(The Back Bay Sun) The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) recently partnered with the City of Boston’s Animal Care and Control Department to host its annual rabies vaccine clinic at ARL’s flagship location in the South End. More than 100 pets received vaccinations...

Dermatology clinic intends to open on Newbury Street

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:06:34 Z

(The Back Bay Sun) A non-invasive cosmetic dermatology clinic intends to open a Newbury Street location, according to a representative for the business on hand for the monthly meeting of the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay (NABB) Licensing and Building Use...

Emerald Necklace Tree Inventory update from 3,500 with an additional 2,400 trees brings ongoing improvements to tree canopy

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:06:08 Z

(The Back Bay Sun) The Emerald Necklace Conservancy, in collaboration with its public partners at the City of Boston and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), recently completed an inventory of 3,500 previously evaluated and undocumented...

Rescuers work to combat food waste

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:04:33 Z

(The Back Bay Sun) Food rescuers Jeff Schwartz and Virginie Forget stood outside the Trader Joe s on Boylston Street recently, gingerly stacking boxes of carefully packaged groceries into the trunk of Forget’s car. Containers labeled “fresh fruit” were stacked atop...

Esplanade Association marks 25 years in the park

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:15:22 Z

(Beacon Hill Times) Since incorporated 25 years ago, the Esplanade Association (EA) has actively stewarded its namesake park, which now attracts around 4 million visitors annually and, that number is only expected to grow when the Esplanade soon becomes a year-round...

Area A-1 sees 23-percent drop in Part One crime from last year

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:13:46 Z

(Beacon Hill Times) As the first quarter of ’26 was drawing to a close, Area A-1 had experienced a 23-percent drop in Part One crime (i.e. incidents of violent and property crime) from last year, according to Boston Police. Between this Jan. 1 and March 29 of this year,...

Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:13:28 Z

(Beacon Hill Times) Upcoming Meetings & Events Board of Directors – Monday, April 13th, 7pm at 74 Joy Street Save the Dates! Member’s Cruise on the Valiant – Wednesday, May 27th, 6:30pm Summer Evening at Otis House – Thursday, June 11th, 6pm For further information on...

Neighborhood Roundup 4-10-26

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:13:00 Z

(Beacon Hill Times) West End Museum to offer programming in April The West End Museum, located at 50 Staniford St., Suite 7 (on, Lomasney Way), welcomes back former Museum curator Duane Lucia to lead another Bulfinch Triangle Walking Tour on April 11 at 11 a.m. Laid out...

“….to boldly go where no man has gone before…”

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:12:04 Z

(Beacon Hill Times) For those of us who were among the 600 million people who watched Neil Armstrong descend the ladder from the Apollo 11 lunar module Eagle and set foot on the moon’s Sea of Tranquility on the evening (in the Eastern Time Zone) of July 20, 1969, and...

Hearing addresses needs, priorities for HUD funding

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:11:43 Z

(Beacon Hill Times) City officials held a public hearing last month to discuss “the needs and priorities” for an estimated $27 million in funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The funds may be invested in housing, homeless assistance and...

Community voices opposition to renewal of three billboards in Beacon Hill Historic District

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:11:24 Z

(Beacon Hill Times) Beacon Hill local residents, neighborhood nonprofits and elected officials have sent letters and emails to the Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Advertising (“OOA”) opposing Clear Channel’s applications for the renewal of the permits for the three...

Animal Rescue League of Boston hosts annual rabies vaccine clinic

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:10:06 Z

(Beacon Hill Times) Special to the Times The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) recently partnered with the City of Boston’s Animal Care and Control Department to host its annual rabies vaccine clinic at ARL’s flagship location in the South End. More than 100 pets...

Beacon Hill Architectural Commission

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:08:58 Z

(Beacon Hill Times) The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission will hold a public hearing on April 16, at 5 p.m.zoom: https://www.zoomgov.com/J/1606321922 Subject of the hearing will be applications for Certificates of Design Approval on the agenda below, reviews of...

Rescuers work to combat food waste

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:08:35 Z

(Beacon Hill Times) By Vina Berger Food rescuers Jeff Schwartz and Virginie Forget stood outside the Trader Joe’s on Boylston Street recently, gingerly stacking boxes of carefully packaged groceries into the trunk of Forget’s car. Containers labeled “fresh fruit” were...