BTD Announces Time Frame for Beacon St Safety Improvements
By Dan Murphy The Boston Transportation Department has announced that planned safety improvements to Beacon Street will commence this fall and provided a timeframe for the project. Over the next few...
View ArticleNeighbors Oppose Removal of Joy St Trees
By Dan Murphy A proposal to remove two public shade trees at 3-5 Joy St. is being met with some resistance in the neighborhood. The construction firm converting the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) back...
View ArticleDowntown View:Bring Back the Draft
By Karen Cord Taylor As you could probably surmise by my name, I’m pretty white. One time at a political convention in Worcester, a man who must have considered himself ethnic compared to me, called me...
View ArticleAlice O’Neil: A Star Athlete Continues to Shine
By Beth Treffeisen Beacon Hill resident Alice O’Neil has always been a competitor. From a young age, O’Neil has been steeped in sports from figure skating, to field hockey to sailing. But one sport, in...
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Hill House Fundraiser at MOS
Beacon Hill Residents Mike Novak and Daniel Schmitz enjoying a brew at the Hill House fundraising night under the stars at the Museum of Science (MOS).
View ArticleACS Boston Lawyer Chapter Celebrates Constitution Day
The American Constitution Society (ACS) Boston Lawyer Chapter’s 10th annual Constitution Day Celebration was held in the Great Hall at the John Adams Courthouse on Beacon Hill on Wednesday evening,...
View ArticleFigs Reopens on Charles St Following Blaze
By Dan Murphy After closing for renovations following a fire last year, Figs restaurant at 42 Charles St. held a soft opening on Aug. 18 before officially reopening for business four days later....
View ArticleHarvard Travellers Club Seeks New Members, to Hold Dinner
From trekking in the Kalahari to exploring the ghostly ruins of Sable Island, every month the members of the Harvard Travellers Club are transported to another part of the world—from the comfort of the...
View ArticleCharles River Bistro Winding Down for Season
The popular Charles River Bistro will be winding down for the season just after Veterans Day. The Bistro, located on the Esplanade, is the go-to for so many locals. But The Bistro also caters to...
View ArticleMarinovich Assumes Philanthropy Position at Charles River Watershed Association
Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA), the leading science and advocacy nonprofit protecting and restoring the Charles River and its watershed, announced today that Tani Marinovich has joined the...
View ArticleJuice Bar Gets Okay from Zoning and Licensing
By Dan Murphy A cold-pressed juice bar and health food restaurant is one step closer to opening in the former home of Fresco Flowers after receiving a vote of non-opposition from the Beacon Hill Civic...
View ArticleBPL Adds Outreach Manager to Help Homeless
By Beth Treffeisen In an effort to provide additional care to individuals in need, the Boston Public Library (BPL) has created a new outreach manager position to provide a path of services to...
View ArticleBHCA Community Corner
by Suzanne Besser, BHCA President Historic Home Renovation Roundtable tomorrow Thursday, October 19 6-8 p.m. On October 19, the Beacon Hill Civic Association will sponsor a lively and informative panel...
View ArticleDowntown View:What Happens to the Millionaires?
By Karen Cord Taylor The constitutional amendment that imposes a “millionaires’ tax” will likely be on our ballots in November, 2018, along with the candidates for governor and Congress. You probably...
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BHV Members Hear Talk by Gawande
by Suzanne Besser Elena Kingsland and Rita Robert members of the Beacon Hill Village attended the event at the Boston Public Library. When author Atul Gawande joined NPR host Robin Young to discuss his...
View ArticleHeavy Metal Women to Watch Exhibition Now at Gallery Kayafas
By Beth Treffeisen From intricate sculptures, to mind boggling vessels, to beautiful jewelry, the metal work all crafted by Massachusetts’s women artists are sure to amaze any patron that visits...
View Article18th Annual Storybook Ball for Mass General Hospital for Children
On Saturday, October 14, 2017, MassGeneral Hospital for Children (MGHfC) raised over $2.2 million in its 18th year of supporting pediatric health via its premier annual event, Storybook Ball. Demi...
View ArticleLinda Marshall Named as New Executive Director of Nichols House Museum
Nichols House Museum is pleased to introduce Linda Marshall as the museum’s new Executive Director. Linda has extensive management experience at preservation organizations and museums including...
View ArticleCharles River Bistro Celebrates Halloween with Local Youth
Located on the Esplanade, along the banks of the river, The Charles River Bistro, known for its warm hospitality and innovation, frequently spearheads community initiatives around the Boston area. On...
View ArticleStorrow Drive Nighttime Traffic Restrictions Due to Bridge Installation
MassDOT’s contractor, White-Skanska-Consigli (WSC), will install steel arches for the new Frances “Fanny” Appleton Bridge overnight on Friday, October 27, and Saturday, October 28, marking a major...
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