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Fall Family Art Tour Coming Oct. 9 to the Nichols House Museum The Nichols House Museum presents “Pumpkins & Paintings: A Fall Family Art Tour” on Sunday, Oct. 9, from 10 to 11 a.m. at 55 Mt....
View ArticleMBTA Launches Online Applications for Tap and Blind-Access Customers
The MBTA announced that eligible riders can now apply online for a new, renewal, or replacement TAP CharlieCard or Blind Access CharlieCard. People with disabilities (including low vision) and...
View ArticleLeslie Adam Guest Speaker at Beacon Hill Women’s Forum
Story by Marianne Salza Leslie Adam, Friends of the Public Garden chair, is dedicated to the conservation of urban green spaces, advocating for the preservation of the Boston Common, Public Garden,...
View ArticleWu Announces Next SPARK Boston Council
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Mayor Michelle Wu announced the newly-selected 2022-2023 SPARK Boston Council. The diverse, 40-member group will spend the next 12 months working to connect young adults...
View ArticleBHV Board of Directors Welcomes Luis Fernando Requena
The Beacon Hill Village (BHV) Board is delighted to welcome Luis Fernando Requena to serve on its Board of Directors. A native of Bolivia, Fernando and his wife Margaret Preston have been South End...
View ArticleWu Appoints New Members to the ZBA
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Mayor Michelle Wu announced a slate of appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA). The appointees live across the City and represent the diversity of Boston,...
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BHCA Hillfest
The Beacon Hill Civic Association’s (BHCA) HillFest, on Mount Vernon Street on September 18, feaatured information tables on local non-profit organizations, live musical, and arts and crafts for...
View ArticleNorth Washington Street Bridge construction look-ahead through October 15
This is a brief overview of construction operations and impacts for the North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project. MassDOT will provide additional notices as needed for high-impact work and...
View ArticleBPHC urges caution as COVID-19 shows spike in local wastewater
The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is urging residents to take proper precautions against COVID-19 amid a significant spike in COVID-19 virus particles in local wastewater that suggests higher...
View ArticleSuffolk University Launches Innovative Center
Suffolk University has announced the launch of an innovative new continuing education center that is purpose-built to meet industry needs in a rapidly evolving economy, while also enabling busy...
View ArticleSuffolk Sheriiff’s Department Warns of Scam
The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department is issuing a warning to Massachusetts residents about an elaborate scam being attempted by people impersonating Department employees. In one reported case, a...
View ArticleCity of Boston Traffic Advisory for weekend event
Events happening in the City of Boston this week will bring some parking restrictions and street closures. People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit....
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News and Notes from Russell Museum The roof garden of the Russell Museum on Cambridge Streeti n Boston is looking lush and green thanks to the new plants that were added this month. Please visit....
View ArticleResident partners with Charles Street business owner on Saint Francis House...
By Gregory W. Skaff As many Beacon Hill residents are, I am deeply saddened after three wonderful years, that this year’s St Francis House fundraiser will unfortunately no longer be hosted by Susan...
View ArticleDiscussion on Dizziness set for Oct. 18
Dizziness is one of the top three complaints primary care physicians hear from their patients but because the word “dizzy” by itself has no clear meaning to a doctor, and as a result, all too often...
View ArticleHostetter to be honored by the Nichols House
The Nichols House Museum has named Mount Vernon Street resident Barbara Hostetter the 2022 recipient of the Rose Standish Nichols Award. “The RSN Award was created to recognize individuals of...
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Piece of the past Is Gone
Photos by Dan MurphyThe West End House on Blossom Street is seen in 2019.
View ArticleBeacon Hill Architectural Commission
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission will hold its monthly public hearing on Thursday, October 20, at 5 p.m. The following will be discussed: Attention: This hearing will be held virtually only...
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Halloween at the Myrtle Street Playground Working in tandem with Hill House’s Halloween celebration at the Mt. Vernon Street Firehouse, the Friends of the Myrtle Street Playground is offering Little...
View ArticleFire Prevention Week Celebrates 100th Anniversary October 9–15
Fire Prevention Week will mark its 100th anniversary that will run through October 15 with a theme that reflects a major challenge in modern fire safety: “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.” “Modern...
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