https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/en-usCopyright (C) 2026 newslocker.comFri, 23 Oct 2026 07:05:00 +0200 Non-members will then be allowed access to the Norma Jean Calderwood Gallery, special collections and art installations, and the library’s stunning reading rooms.
‘Explore Where’s Boston? 50 Years Later,’ features photographs by Constantine Manos originally commissioned for the Where’s Bost]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/discovery-day-on-nov-3-opens-athenaeums-first-floor-to-the-public/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/discovery-day-on-nov-3-opens-athenaeums-first-floor-to-the-public/ Although Councilor Flynn said he thinks positive steps have been outlined in the BRAP, he still believes the plan falls short of the recommendations made by the study’s author, renowned rodent urbanologist, Dr. Bobby Corrigan, and himself. Among their other s]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/councilor-flynn-to-hold-hybrid-hearing-to-discuss-citys-rodent-action-plan-on-oct-23/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/councilor-flynn-to-hold-hybrid-hearing-to-discuss-citys-rodent-action-plan-on-oct-23/ While some residing in the Beacon Hill community were requesting paint color change, others looked to restore historical accuracy to the buildings. All the applications heard by the commission were approved, although some passed pending provisions for resubmissions and subsequent ap]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/bhac-approves-all-applications-with-some-provisos-at-oct-15-hearing/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:03:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/bhac-approves-all-applications-with-some-provisos-at-oct-15-hearing/ 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 join the effort, so reach out to the BHCA if you’d like to know who is in charge of your street to connect with them! Block Captains are helping us keep Beacon Hill clean by picking up trash and litter and reporting missing bricks to 311. Let us know if]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/bhca-community-corner-10-23/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/bhca-community-corner-10-23/ Unlike fussy preparations, soup is very forgiving. If you don’t have one ingredient, you can usually substitute]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/you-can-make-soup/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/you-can-make-soup/ The plan identifies five strategic priorities focused on strengthening the OVA’s capacity, improving access to veterans’ benefits and services, examining housing and employment opportunities, and building trust and collaboration among organiz]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/massachusetts-office-of-the-veteran-advocate-releases-first-five-year-strategic-plan/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/massachusetts-office-of-the-veteran-advocate-releases-first-five-year-strategic-plan/ The answer is a one-minute walk away. For three years, Bridget has worked the floor at J. Grady Home (“Grady”), the bright, color-soaked shop at 133 Charles Street run by husband and wife Joan and Jeff Grady. It is filled to the brim with the things th]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/making-a-home-on-the-hill/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/making-a-home-on-the-hill/ “We want Massachusetts businesses to have access to the incredible workforce our state has to]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/healey-driscoll-administration-launches-new-workforce-training-opportunities/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/healey-driscoll-administration-launches-new-workforce-training-opportunities/ “It stopped us in]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/executive-director-of-the-boston-public-art-triennial-kate-gilbert-guest-speaker-at-bhwf/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/executive-director-of-the-boston-public-art-triennial-kate-gilbert-guest-speaker-at-bhwf/ The Vanbarton Group, a New York-based real estate firm that specializes in office-to-residential redevelopment projects, intends to convert the building into housing while maintaining 12,000 square feet of existing ground-floor restaurant spa]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/details-unveiled-for-proposed-31-st-james-ave-redevelopment-project/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/details-unveiled-for-proposed-31-st-james-ave-redevelopment-project/https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/flynn-to-hold-hybrid-hearing-to-discuss-citys-rodent-action-plan/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:13:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/flynn-to-hold-hybrid-hearing-to-discuss-citys-rodent-action-plan/ The inaugural Kershaw Award for Entrepre]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/tom-kershaw-to-receive-first-ever-entrepreneurship-award-from-scouting-america-greater-boston/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:06:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/tom-kershaw-to-receive-first-ever-entrepreneurship-award-from-scouting-america-greater-boston/ “It was a great day all around,” said Head of School Tracy Bradley. “There was so much joy – a perfect New England Day, our PSS]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/park-street-school-holds-block-party-community-event/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:05:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/park-street-school-holds-block-party-community-event/ Rebecca Moore, a Back Bay resident, launched her one-woman concierge company in June, offering support services in those three Boston neighborhoods.
“Our mission is to deliver reliable, trustworthy, and detail-oriented service that gives clients p]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/moore-support-offers-concierge-personal-assistance-to-residents/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:04:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/moore-support-offers-concierge-personal-assistance-to-residents/ 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 join the effort, so reach out to the BHCA if you’d like to know who is in charge of your street to connect with them! Block Captains are helping us keep Beacon Hill clean by picking up trash and litter and reporting missing bricks to 311. Let us]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/bhca-community-corner-10-16-2026/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:02:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/bhca-community-corner-10-16-2026/ In addition to the protections that vaccines provide for these diseases, studies have shown that there are two other significant benefits from receiving a flu shot.
A recent study has indicated that for older Americans, there is a strong correlation between flu vaccinations and a lower risk of developing Alzheimer&rsqu]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/two-more-reasons-to-get-a-flu-shot/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:01:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/two-more-reasons-to-get-a-flu-shot/ The beloved tradition brought members of the congregation and the Greater Boston community to the church’s West Porch facing Copley Square, for blessings and prayers for the welfare of all creatures, big and small, that are all a part of God’]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/trinity-church-boston-welcomes-pets-for-annual-blessing-of-the-animals/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/trinity-church-boston-welcomes-pets-for-annual-blessing-of-the-animals/ There, Rudel suddenly found herself face-to-face with many of the nearly 7,000 women behind her, cheering wildly on the out-and-back across the Charles River for the breakout athlete about to win the race’s historic 50th running.
“It’s a slap in the face of joy,]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/rachael-rudel-best-in-class-at-the-50th-boston-10k-for-women/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/rachael-rudel-best-in-class-at-the-50th-boston-10k-for-women/ The evening was also a celebration of John L. Hall II, storied Boston real estate developer, who was recognized with the Charles E. Roge]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/over-800000-raised-in-support-of-older-adults-at-rogerson-annual-gala/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/over-800000-raised-in-support-of-older-adults-at-rogerson-annual-gala/ Throughout the day, visitors will explore the connections between architecture, engineering, creativity, and the built environment thro]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/lsquobuilding-bridges-amp-big-ideasrsquo-with-miguel-rosales-coming-oct-17-to-mos/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/lsquobuilding-bridges-amp-big-ideasrsquo-with-miguel-rosales-coming-oct-17-to-mos/