Still Time to Beautify Beacon Hill
Spring has sprung! Flowers and greens are starting to be seen in window boxes, planters and gardens throughout the Hill. “Beautify Beacon Hill” is your chance to recognize those who are allowing our...
View ArticleYoung Friends to Host Party on June 13
Kick off the summer season on Friday, June 13th with the BHCA Young Friends at the Summer Soirée, from 7-11pm at The Hampshire House. Put on your best summer cocktail attire and get ready to dance to...
View ArticleNew Trash Collection Schedule
The Beacon Hill Civic Association (BHCA) has received information from the city concerning changes to the current trash collection schedule. Effective July 1, trash and recycling will be collected by...
View ArticleParty Hosted at the King’s Chapel Parish House
Katy Fallon Bitner, Julina Rundberg, Sarah Smith and Sanjeeve Martin – all residents of Beacon Hill in their 20s and 30s – attended a party hosted at the King’s Chapel Parish House on May 17. A task...
View ArticleBeacon Hill Seminars
At the culmination of a nine-week course offered by Beacon Hill Seminars (BHS) and spearheaded by Tweed Roosevelt, “Tales of TR-The Private Life and Public Career of Theodore Roosevelt,” Doris Kearns...
View ArticlePolice Briefs 06-03-2014
Assault with a Dangerous Weapon 05/23/14 – A victim reported that he doubled-parked his motor vehicle in front of his West Cedar Street residence. When he returned to move the car at around 3 p.m., an...
View ArticleA Common-sense Approach to Gun Control
The gun control bill announced this week by House Speaker Robert DeLeo represents one of the most (indeed in our view, THE most) comprehensive efforts in our nation to bring about sensible gun control...
View ArticleBeacon Hill Art Walk
Inside a hidden courtyard was a gallery of vibrant paintings where Catherine Blais hung her floral pieces. Her twin daughters and husband accompanied her and barbequed while their Dalmatian sat...
View ArticleBHCA Zoning to Meet June 4
On June 4th, the Beacon Hill Civic Association’s Zoning & Licensing Committee will meet to discuss the the proposed bakery and cafe to be called “Tatte” at 70 Charles Street. For more details,...
View ArticleDuckling Day
Mayor Martin Walsh receives a “Duckling Day” T-shirt from Friends of the Public Garden Executive Director Elizabeth Vizza.
View ArticleErin Der-mcLeod, Was Named the Winner of the Frances G. Frank Prize
Erin Der-McLeod, 29, was named the winner of the Frances G. Frank Prize in Gerontology at her recent graduation from the Boston University Graduate School of Social Work. Der-McLeod served as an intern...
View ArticleSculptures out of Bronze and Glass
Chris Williams, and third generation metal fabricator, creates sculptures out of bronze and glass.
View ArticlePolice Briefs 06-10-2014
Breaking and Entering – Residence 05/29/14 – A victim reported that unknown person(s) removed a laptop, a roll of coins and prescription medicine from her Joy Street apartment sometime between 8 a.m....
View ArticleCongratulations to Our Graduates
Graduation season is upon us, the time of year in which communities all across America celebrate the accomplishments of our young adults who will be receiving their high school diplomas. Graduation is...
View ArticleBHCA Young Friends Summer Soiree Is Set for This Friday
Kick off the summer season on Friday, June 13th with the BHCA Young Friends at the Summer Soirée, from 7-11pm at The Hampshire House. Put on your best summer cocktail attire and get ready to dance to...
View ArticleNew Off-leash Dog Areas Designated on Common
After more than a decade of lobbying for an off-leash dog park in the Boston Common, Boston dog owners finally have a place – or places – to let their doodles, dachshund and Dalmatians romp freely...
View ArticleHistory Lesson
The Freedom Trail Station was a popular attraction at the Friends of the Public Garden’s fifth annual “Making History on the Common.”
View ArticleCapturing Different Scenes
Area artists were busy on Beacon Hill on Saturday capturing different scenes from the perspective of various streets, alleys and yards. Shown above is Meghan Weeks painting the Advent Church.
View ArticleObituaries 06-17-2014
Charles J. ‘Charlie’ Donnelly Jr. Craftsman known throughout neighborhood Charles J. “Charlie” Donnelly Jr. died suddenly on June 5. He was 72. Born and raised in Dorchester, Mr. Donnelly lived in...
View ArticlePolice Briefs 06-17-2014
Possession of a Dangerous Weapon 06/06/14 – At around 10:55 p.m., officers on patrol rode came upon a large fight at Irving and Cambridge streets. Police broke up the altercation, and one suspect was...
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