Downtown View:Ingredients for A Successful City
By Karen Cord Taylor What makes small cities successful? I’ve asked that question as I’ve gotten to know Portsmouth, New Hampshire, over a couple of visits. If you’ve not been to this lovely, vibrant...
View ArticleKing’s Chapel to Honor Rev Scovel
The Reverend Carl Scovel was the admired – let’s say beloved – minister of King’s Chapel for 32 years, beginning in 1967. He was a part of the Beacon Hill community, living with his wife, Faith, and...
View ArticleMGH Marks Recovery Month with Education Series Events
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) will join millions of people across America in recognizing National Recovery Month. Led by the MGH Substance Use Disorders Initiative (SUDs) – a group devoted to...
View ArticleArtist Julia Powell to Kick-Start BHWF’s Fifth Season
By Amy Tsurumi The opening event of the fifth season of the Beacon Hill Women’s Forum (BHWF), “Artist on the Rise with Julia S. Powell,” will take place on Tuesday, September 12, at the Hampshire...
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Beacon Hill Women’s Forum Executive Board
The Beacon Hill Women’s Forum Executive Board meets on President Sandra Gilpatrick’s deck in preparation for tonight’s forum at the Hampshire House at 6 p.m. Pictured, left to right, are Lisa...
View ArticleWhen Will We Be Next?
The superstorm hurricanes of the past two weeks, Harvey and Irma, that have ravaged the southern part of our country, have made us all aware of two things. First, climate change is for real. The record...
View ArticlePolice Briefs 09-19-2017
Beacon Hill Beat From Boston Police Area A-1 Larceny 09/17/17- At around 6:30 p.m., a victim reported her UPS delivery package containing a pair of shoes was stolen from her front porch on West Cedar...
View ArticleEsplanade Supporters Enjoy A Special ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ Celebration
Tiffany’s & Co. hosted a “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” celebration for the Esplanade Association’s Moondance Gala committee at their Newbury Street location on Wednesday morning, September 13th. The...
View ArticleJulia Powell Addresses the Crowd at Beacon Hill Women’s Forum Season Opening
By Amy Tsurumi The Beacon Hill Women’s Forum welcomed back neighbors to its fifth season on September 12 at the Hampshire House. The main room was overflowing with members eager to hear Julia S....
View ArticleBoston City Council News and Notes
Council supports Home Rule Petition to allow Mayoral appointments The Boston City Council on Wednesday, September 13, voted to pass the Home Rule Petition, which will give Mayor Martin Walsh the...
View ArticleDowntown View:September
By Karen Cord Taylor For the past three weeks everyone has been busy. Neighborhood organizations are throwing welcome-back parties and holding meetings, confident that people are back in town. Kids...
View ArticleBHCA Community Corner
James Cassidy, a seasonal laborer with the Boston Public Works Department, received a round of applause from the Beacon Hill Civic Association Streets and Sidewalks Committee last week. “We can’t thank...
View ArticleBauman Marathon Bombing Story, A Focus on Recovery and Overcoming
By Cary Shuman The stars were out at the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Charlestown Tuesday night for the Boston movie premiere of “Stronger,” the inspiring true story of Jeff Bauman, who was...
View ArticleNot So Tall
By Beth Treffeisen The developers behind the proposed Winthrop Square Tower that has caused controversy over the new shadows it would create over the historic parks downtown, has lowered the height...
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Public Invited to King’s Chapel Parish House
By Amelia Nugent Beacon Hill Residents attending a King’s Chapel Garden and Parish House recent event. King’s Chapel has stood at the foot of Beacon Hill since the 1600s. Its parishioners have...
View ArticleHow We Are Recognizing Recovery Month
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh I wouldn’t be where I am today without the recovery community — and I know many other Bostonians have had the same experience as me. That’s why it’s so important we create...
View ArticlePolice Briefs 09-26-2017
From Boston Police Area A-1 Breaking and Entering – Residence 09/25/17 – Victims reported their Phillips St. residence was broken into while they were staying in a hotel, at which time a cleaning...
View ArticleWest End Museum Recognizing Individuals of Italian Descent
For the eighth consecutive year, The West End Museum marks Italian Heritage Month by recognizing individuals of Italian descent for their contributions to preserving the culture of the West End and its...
View ArticleFrankie’s Friends to Remember Frankie Stillman, Raise Money for Charlestown...
By Seth Daniel When talking about Francis ‘Frankie’ Stillman, his imprint on the Charlestown Youth Hockey Association (CYHA) and Boston hockey community was as big emotionally as the man was big...
View ArticleCity Paws:Fall Dog Allergies
By Penny & Ed Cherubino As the leaves turn color into the brilliant hues of fall, does your dog begin to itch? While leaves may be part of the problem, the biggest culprit is probably ragweed. As...
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