BHCA Community Corner
by Suzanne Besser, BHCA Presidenth A Point of View: Thriving public schools enrich our neighborhoods by Bruce Kiernan and Alyson Lindsey Our nearby Boston Public Schools deliver academic results...
View ArticleEsplanade Association Welcomes New Executive Director
By Beth Treffeisen The Esplanade Association announced late last week the selection of Michael J. Nichols, of Boston, as the organization’s new Executive Director. Nichols, an experienced public...
View ArticleTremont St Building to Remain Same Height
By Beth Treffeisen After plans to convert the five-story building at 171 Tremont St. to a 13-story residential luxury condominium tower failed to come to fruition, the developers, Panoramic Properties,...
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CRWA Gala
At the Champion of the Charles Gala hosted by the Charles River Watershed Association(CRWA) that was held on Nov. 2, are from left Tani Marinovich, CRWA director of philanthropy, with Champions of the...
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Bina Farm Fundraiser
Bina Farm held their annual gala at the Ritz Carlton on Nov. 4. The fundraiser is to continue the work of equine therapy and care of the horses. Shown are Teen Ambassadors Front: Lillian Ellmore and...
View ArticleBHWF Hosts Evening with Architect, Ann Beha
By Christine Thuy-Anh Vu The Beacon Hill Women’s Forum (BHWF) hosted a scintillating evening of convivial company at the Hampshire House, featuring renowned architect Ann Beha as the honored speaker on...
View ArticleWest End Branch Librarian Honored as Community Hero
By Dan Murphy At a Nov. 9 reception at the Boston Marriot Copley Place that drew around 1,100 attendees, West End branch librarian Helen Bender was among 21 Community Heroes honored by ABCD (Action for...
View ArticleBlackstone’s of Beacon Hill and Hampshire House to Co-Host NYT Best-Selling...
Looking for a great holiday book to read or gift idea for that bookworm on your list? A signed copy of Elin Hilderbrand’s books could be just the thing. She will be signing copies of her newest book ~...
View ArticleChris Sinclair, Local Businessman and Bistro Owner, Wins National Award
Chris Sinclair, “owner of the beloved The Charles River Bistro, serial entrepreneur and philanthropist with countless personal and professional ties to Beacon Hill, was recently honored with the...
View ArticleArea A-1 Sees Slight Uptick in Part One Crime
By Dan Murphy Area A-1 has seen a 2-percent increase in violent and property crime in 2017, compared to last year. According to Boston Police, 2,084 incidents of Part One crime were reported between...
View ArticleSoWa Winter Fest Looks to Build on Successes in its Third Year
By Seth Daniel With the chill in the air, the colored lights blinking – and even the simulated snow – the SoWa Winter Festival was a hand’s down success last year, and organizers are ready to build on...
View ArticleBHCA Community Corner
Public Forum on Bicycling held Nov. 16 By Suzanne Besser, BHCA President Last week the Beacon Hill Civic Association Traffic & Parking Committee looked toward the future when it turned to the...
View ArticleMaster Plan for Boston:City Hall and Plaza Works to Revitalize Area
By Beth Treffeisen The final Master Plan for re-imaging how City Hall and City Hall Plaza can be reshaped into a vibrant, civic hub has been completed, with early implementation of Phase 1 renovations...
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The Red Wagon Celebrates 20 Years
The Red Wagon celebrated it’s 20th Birthday on Thursday Nov. 16. Local shop owners stopped by to join in celebrating this milestone. There are many years of retail longevity between this...
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21st Garlands & Greens Fundraiser
Lindy Roethlisberger, (left) Ivy A. Turner, event organizer, and Tom Kershaw, sponsor, during the 21st annual Garlands and Greens Fundraiser at the Hampshire House last week. The annual fundraiser...
View ArticlePolice Briefs 11-28-2017
Beacon Hill Beat From Boston Police Area A-1 Auto Theft 11/16/17 – The victim reported he ran into an on old friend while driving down Stuart Street at around midnight. The victim pulled over, picked...
View ArticleBeacon Gallery Opens Along Harrison Ave Creating a Warm Little Oasis Filled...
By Beth Treffeisen In what used to be a run down office space tucked away in an underground location along Harrison Ave., in the South End, a warm oasis filled with art has taken its place,...
View ArticleKing’s Chapel to Hold Decorating Time on Dec 3
The King’s Chapel Parish House at 64 Beacon Street will once again be decorated with the spirit of the holidays as we welcome all families to our second floor parlor for a time of fun creation and...
View ArticleBuilding Community Through Music
By Suzanne Besser Working hand in hand with the Longy School of Music of Bard College and Beacon Hill Civic Association, Joy Street resident and artist Emily Weiskopf recently reinvented how neighbors...
View ArticleHoliday Celebrations
BEACON HILL Hill House will be holding their annual tree and wreath sale on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 2 and 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Firehouse, 127 Mt. Vernon St. The Nicholas House will host...
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