Police Body Camera Trial Period Could Answer All the Questions
Although he is not sold on the idea, Boston Police Commissioner William Evans announced plans for a trial program that will test body cameras on about 100 officers this summer using volunteer officers...
View ArticleAnderson Park Apartments to See Renovations and Extension of Affordability...
Residents living at the 64-unit Anderson Park Apartments in Beacon Hill will see extensive property renovations and the extension of affordability for at least 20 years as a result of $24.4 million in...
View ArticleAlexander Rhalimi Announces for Sheriff’s Post
The Secretary of State Elections Division confirmed that Alexander Rhalimi, who is challenging Suffolk County Sheriff Steve Tompkins, will have his name on the September Democratic Primary ballot....
View ArticleBeacon Hill Nursery School Dedicates ‘Menino Chair’
By Dan Murphy Beacon Hill Nursery School (BHNS) held the official dedication for its “Menino chair” on Wednesday in memory of the former Boston mayor. Carved from a tree trunk, the 40-inch wide wooden...
View ArticleRep Livingstone Backs Transgender Bill
By John Lynds Last week the Massachusetts House overwhelmingly passed the controversial landmark legislation regarding public accommodations for transgender people. While many in opposition stood in...
View ArticleBHCA Zoning to Meet on June 8
The Zoning and Licensing Committee of the Beacon Hill Civic Association (BHCA) will meet Wednesday, June 8 at 7:30 p.m. at 74 Joy Street. All meetings are open to the public. If you have any...
View ArticleDowntown View:The Question of Mattresses
By Karen Cord Taylor What is this growing obsession with mattresses?Mattresses—possibly one of the most boring items you’ll ever need or buy—have exploded in heft, risen in price, peppered malls and...
View ArticleFOPG Opposes 355-Foot Tremont Street Building
By John Lynds With the developers of a 355 foot building on Tremont Street near the Public Garden and Boston Common slated to be voted on by the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA), the Friends of the...
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Full Social Calendar on Beacon Hill
The last week was a busy time on the Beacon Hill Social calendar as several events kept many residents in a party setting.In the top photo,visitiors look at one of the stalls at the annual Beacon Hill...
View ArticlePolice Briefs 06-14-2016
BEACON HILL BEAT From Boston Police Area A-1 Larceny from Motor Vehicle 06/05/16 – A victim reported he parked his Volkswagen Jetta on Phillips Street at around 4 p.m. on June 4. When returned to the...
View Article171-172 Tremont St Building Plan Lowered to 235 Feet
By John Lynds The developers of the building being proposed at 171-172 Tremont St. said they have dramatically reduced the height of the building by 100 feet since first pitching the development close...
View ArticleMore than 300 Runners Take Part In 5K Benefit Esplanade Sunset Run
On Thursday evening, June 2, close to 300 runners participated in the inaugural Esplanade 5K Sunset Run along the Charles River Esplanade. Presented by the Esplanade Association, this evening race...
View ArticleFrog Pond Spray Pool Scheduled To Re-Open on Friday,June 24
Boston Parks Commissioner Chris Cook and The Skating Club of Boston president Joe Blount are pleased to welcome children and guests to kick off the 2016 summer season as the Boston Common Frog Pond...
View ArticleFresh and Local:Add Creme Fraîche to Your Party
by Penny Cherubino Crème fraîche is one more old thing that is becoming new again as home cooks add this versatile ingredient to their pantry. It has been one of my favorite go-tos for adding richness,...
View ArticleShakespeare Exhibit This Fall Will Feature All BPL’s Collection for the First...
By Seth Daniel One of the most famous lines in William Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’ actually didn’t even exist in the first version of the play, which was much different than what modern readers of the Bard...
View ArticlePositive Response from Charlesgate Neighbors for Fence Removal
By Margaret Pokorny The Friends of the Public Garden and the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay (NABB) are reaching out to their members to learn if the removal of the fence on the Charlesgate...
View ArticleDowntown View:Make No Little Plans
By Karen Cord Taylor Hey, Bostonians. Can we stop complaining about the Big Dig? Yes, it cost almost $15 billion. Yes, it took 15 years to complete. (It was a big job, moving all those utility lines...
View ArticleFetch those Photos:Esplanade Association Kicks Off ‘Dog Days Of Summer in the...
The Esplanade Association, the 100-percent privately funded friends group for the Charles River Esplanade, has announced its “Dog Days of Summer on the Esplanade” social media photo contest. Starting...
View ArticleBHCA Zoning and Licensing Committee Opposes Variance Request for 87 West...
By Dan Murphy Despite support for the variance from numerous neighbors, the Beacon Hill Civic Association Zoning and Licensing Committee voted on Wednesday to oppose temporary zoning relief requested...
View ArticleSensible Gun Control is Needed
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. — The Second Amendment of the United States...
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