BHCA Community Corner
by Suzanne Besser, BHCA President BHCA supports Esplanade Riverfront Pavilion Design The Beacon Hill Civic Association board of directors gave full support to the Esplanade Riverfront Pavilion...
View ArticleOld North Church and Historic Site Receives Mars Grant
The Old North Church and Historic Site announced it has received a $13,000 grant as one of the recipients of the Mars Wrigley Confectionery US, LLC Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Research...
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Developer Calls for John Jeffries House to be Repurposed into Boutique Hotel
By Dan Murphy The Jeffries House at 170 Charles Street. The John Jeffries House at 170 Charles St. will be repurposed into a 66-room, boutique hotel, according to a press release issued by Related Beal...
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BHWF ‘Chestnuts’ Embrace the Pre-Holiday Season
The Beacon Hill Women’s Forum “Chestnuts” held a pre-holiday gathering on Nov. 16 to “connect, inspire, and enjoy.”
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Tree’s Company
A tree that fell in last week’s windstorm made for a unique play-scape for some local boys.
View ArticlePolice Briefs 12-05-2017
Beacon Hill Beat From Boston Police Area A-1 Robbery – Street 11/20/17- A victim reported while walking on Beacon Street at around 1:04 a.m., two unknown male suspects approached him. At this time, the...
View ArticleRemembering the Cocoanut Grove Fire 75 Years Later
By Dan Murphy On Tuesday, Nov. 28 – the eve of the 75th anniversary of the Cocoanut Grove fire – the most deadly tragedy in the city’s history was commemorated recently with a special program at the...
View ArticleUpstairs Downstairs Antiques Helps Conceive Beloved, Neighborhood Holiday...
The annual Beacon Hill Holiday Stroll unites Charles Street merchants who collectively open their doors for one festive afternoon each December, but the beloved holiday tradition can actually be traced...
View ArticleBeacon Hill Women’s Forum to Host Gatsby-Themed Holiday Event
By Amy Tsurumi “The lights grow brighter as the earth lurches away from the sun and now the orchestra is playing yellow cocktail music and the opera of voices pitches a key higher,” says Fitzgerald’s...
View ArticleBoston City Councilor Josh Zakim Announces His Campaign for Secretary of State
By Beth Treffeisen Boston City Councilor Josh Zakim announced last week that he is going to be a candidate for Secretary of State, promising broad new expansions of voting rights, greater transparency...
View ArticleNY Times-Bestselling Author Ben and Tonya Mezrich Release Newest Children’s Book
Kodomo Annex will host an exclusive VIP Launch Party to celebrate the publication of Ben and Tonya Mezrich’s first book together, “Charlie Numbers and The Man in the Moon.” This is the first time in...
View ArticleBeacon Hill Civic Association Zoning and Licensing Committee Agenda
The Zoning and Licensing Committee of the Beacon Hill Civic Association will meet on Wednesday, December 6 at 7:00 p.m. at 74 Joy Street. All meetings are open to the public. If you have any questions...
View ArticleBHCA Community Corner
By Suzanne Besser, BHCA President Cambridge Street included in Action Plan The North Station Area Mobility Action Plan, a set of proposed transportation improvements and initiatives for the West End,...
View ArticleCity Unveils Final Report for “Action Plan” to Improve Mobility Around North...
By Dan Murphy Following an extensive public process that began last summer, the city unveiled the final report for its “action plan” last week, which aims to improve accessibility for various modes of...
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Decking Out Beacon Hill
Volunteers sort out the garlands for the decorators at Otis House on Saturday morning.
View ArticleKodomo Annex Hosts Children’s Book Launch
Kodomo Annex on River Street, hosted an exclusive VIP Launch Party to celebrate the publication of Ben and Tonya Mezrich’s first book together: Charlie Num3ers and The Man in the Moon. This is the...
View ArticleBHAC Agenda
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission will hold its monthly public hearing on Thursday, December 21, 2017 starting at 5:00 p.m. in Piemonte Room City Hall. (Use Congress Street as an entrance and...
View ArticleBlack Ink Takes Home First-Place in Charles St Storefront Decorating Contest
By Dan Murphy During the Beacon Hill Holiday Stroll on Thursday evening, Black Ink was named the first-place winner in the 2017 Charles Street annual Storefront Decorating Contest. The shop at 101...
View ArticleOvernight Lane Closures on Storrow Drive Posted
MassDOT will implement overnight lane closures on Storrow Drive east and westbound in the vicinity of the Longfellow Bridge through Friday, December 15. Single lane closures will be from 9:00 PM to...
View ArticleBoston City Council Updates
The Boston City Council met on Wednesday, December 6 at at Boston City Hall. • The City Council’s Special Committee on the Community Preservation Act to appoint four finalists to the Community...
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