Gibson House Museum Hires New Curator
The Gibson House Museum, on Beacon St., a National Historic Landmark and time capsule of 19th- and early- 20th-century domestic life, has welcomed new curator Meghan Gelardi Holmes on the retirement of...
View ArticleBeacon Hill Gala
Honoree Tom Kershaw and Lindy Roethlisberger at the Beacon Hill Gala on Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Four Seasons Hotel. The annual gala honored Kershaw for his 50 years of activity in the Beacon Hill...
View ArticleObituaries 02-13-2018
Nancy Macmillan Nancy Macmillan died peacefully in her home on January 19th, surrounded by loved ones. She was 84 years old. She leaves her daughters, Leslie and Audrey, her brother, Bill, and 9 nieces...
View ArticleThe Future of Transportation is Public Transportation
Fiat Chrysler and BMW just announced plans to jointly develop self-driving cars. The move puts the automakers in competition with Google, Apple, and other car manufacturers that are also working on...
View ArticleWhat Do You Say to Your Children
Children are sponges for knowledge and information. They are born a virtual blank slate. They pay attention to everything you say to them. You are the purveyor of all knowledge. Children can’t...
View ArticleChildren’s Programs Listed at West End Library for February Vacation Week
The following special programs are being offered at teh West End Library at 151 Cambridge St during the February School vacation week: Hansel and Gretel with Boston Lyric Opera – Tuesday, February 20,...
View ArticleChildren’s Winter Festival Returns to Common
Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will be bringing the annual Children’s Winter Festival to Boston Common in partnership with the Highland Street Foundation during...
View ArticleBeacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
The Beacon Hill Civic Association will present the third of its series of Historic Preservation Roundtables on February 20 with a lively and informative panel discussion about Beacon Hill’s central...
View ArticleAppreciation:Rev Robert C Day Longtime Head of Advent School
The Rev. Robert Charles Day died peacefully of natural causes on Jan. 23 after living a life of service, teaching and community involvement in Boston and on Martha’s Vineyard. He was 90 years old, and...
View ArticleAgreement Reached On Sidewalk Curb Ramps:City Officials and BHCA Agree on...
The Beacon Hill Civic Association (BHCA) is pleased to announce a settlement agreement in its litigation with the City of Boston over improvements to sidewalk curb ramps in the Historic Beacon Hill...
View ArticleTorit Montessori Students Enjoy Frog Pond Skating
Elementary students at Torit Montessori on Cambridge Street take ice skating lessons at Frog Pond as part of their weekly sports activities, which include skating, swimming, tennis and dance, all...
View ArticleThe FY19 BPS Budget: Investing in Our Students to Provide A Better Education...
At the Boston Public Schools, we believe that our budget is a values statement, reflecting our commitment to creating the best schools for all our students. Through the BPS budget, we prioritize...
View ArticleProtect American Ideas Through Trade
We take for granted that the “ordinary” things we use every day are in fact extraordinary inventions and breakthroughs that took years of investment, work, and commitment to bring to life. Among these...
View ArticlePolice Briefs 02-20-2018
Beacon Hill Beat From Boston Police Area A-1 Larceny 02/11/18 – A victim reported he was walking in the area of Park Plaza at around 12:10 a.m., when a homeless male approached him. At this time the...
View ArticleOvernight Lane Closures on Storrow Drive Eastbound Through Feb 23
MassDOT will implement overnight lane closures on Storrow Drive eastbound in the vicinity of the Longfellow Bridge through Friday, February 23. Single lane closures will be from 9:00 to 11:00 p.m. and...
View ArticleExperience the Wonders of LUZIA! Cirque du Soleil’s Astounding Production...
Cirque du Soleil is coming to Boston with its delightfully-imaginative and visually-stunning production LUZIA, a waking dream of Mexico. From June 27 – July 29, 2018, audiences are invited to a...
View ArticleWedding Announcement:John David Corey and Miguel Angel Rosales Married Jan 19...
John David Corey is a real estate investor in both Boston and Palm Beach. He specializes in the historic restoration and renovation of single-family townhouses in Beacon Hill. He has a bachelor’s...
View ArticleBoston City Council Notes
The Boston City Council held a hearing on Feb. 14 at Boston City Hall. The following items were discussed. Maiden Speech by Kim Janey District 7 Councilor Kim Janey made her debut speech at the...
View ArticleDan Conley Will Be Missed
The surprise announcement by Suffolk County District Attorney Dan Conley that he will not be seeking re-election in the fall came as a shock to his constituents in Suffolk County. For the past 16...
View ArticleCommenting on Trump’s Call to Arm Teachers
Boston Public Schools (BPS) Superintendent Tommy Chang issued the following statement in response to comments made by President Trump, who spoke publicly about arming teachers with firearms as a way to...
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