Red Cross Issues Immediate Call for Blood and Platelet Donations
The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage and urgently needs blood and platelet donors to give now to avoid delays in lifesaving medical care for patients. Volunteer blood drive hosts...
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‘Deciding About Driving as We Grow Older’ Are you worried about your driving abilities or are you getting hassled by others about handing over your car keys? Beacon Hill Village invites the public...
View ArticleBeacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
A Turkish Delight! The Beacon Hill Civic Association, in conjunction with Beacon Hill Friends House, presented “East of the Sun, West of the Moon” last Thursday evening. Ceren Turkmenolgu played violin...
View ArticleBan on Thin Plastic Bags Begins Dec 14
Boston residents will have to say good-bye to flimsy plastic bags starting in just a few weeks. Last December, Mayor Martin Walsh signed an ordinance to ban single-use plastic bags in the city, which...
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Keeping an Eye on Beacon Hill
This owl has been spotted in Beacon Hill area. It seems to like Brimmer Street the most.
View ArticleObituaries 11-20-2018
Carol Hodges Of Boston and Newport, RI Carol A. Hodges of Boston and Newport, RI, passed away peacefully in her Newport, RI home on Sunday, Nov. 17. She was 77 years old. Carol is survived by her...
View ArticleHappy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday, tracing its roots back almost 400 years to the Pilgrims, long before there was even a thought of a United States of America. Thanksgiving is the ultimate...
View ArticleThanksgiving and Very Thankful
This Thanksgiving I am thankful to not have cancer. I hope. Six months ago my family doctor sent me for a CT scan because I went in to be checked out for something that felt weird which ended up being...
View ArticlePolice Briefs 11-20-2018
From Boston Police Area A-1 Larceny 11/13/18 – At about 10:04 a.m., a landlord reported copper downspouts (drainpipes) were stolen from the front of his Revere Street building. Larceny – Shoplifting...
View ArticleBridburg Shares Her Story of Creating a Community for Writers at the BHWF
On Tuesday, Nov. 13, members of the Beacon Hill Women’s Forum (BHWF) gathered at the Hampshire House to hear from Eve Bridburg, founder of local literary powerhouse organization GrubStreet. The evening...
View ArticleMartin Richard Foundation Seeking Ideas
The Martin Richard Foundation is calling on young people ages 5-22 to submit their ideas for bringing their communities together in service with projects that promote peace, justice and kindness....
View ArticleWalsh to Light Common Christmas Tree on Nov 29
Mayor Martin J. Walsh and The Honourable Karen Casey, Deputy Premier of Nova Scotia, will celebrate the 77th Annual Tree Lighting on Boston Common on Thursday, November 29, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The...
View ArticlePlanning Begins for Spring 2019 Green and White Ball
On Tuesday, Nov. 13, the Friends of the Public Garden (FOPG) gathered at Marc Hall Design in the South End to celebrate the commencement of the planning for its spring gala, the Green and White Ball,...
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BHCA Gives Testimony at the Boston Freedom Rally Hearing, Docket #1421 The Beacon Hill Civic Association attended the hearing sponsored by Councilors Josh Zakim and Ed Flynn held last Wednesday and...
View ArticleClimate Change is Happening Now
The report released last Friday by 13 U.S. government agencies concurring in an assessment that the effects of climate change will result in a 10 percent decline in the U.S. gross national product and...
View ArticlePolice Briefs 11-27-2018
Beacon Hill Beat Larceny from Motor Vehicle 11/04/18 – The victim reported she parked her 2017 Honda Civic on West Cedar Street at around 3 p.m. on Nov. 3, but when she returned at about 11:30 a.m. the...
View ArticleCouncil Holds Hearings Regarding New Trust Fund, Funding for Infrastructure
The City Council Committee on Ways and Means held a series of hearings on Monday afternoon, including one regarding the Make Boston Shine Trust Fund and one regarding the appropriation of funds for...
View ArticleMass General Cancer Center Debuts CenterStage with Musical Guest Boyz II Men
On Monday, Dec. 3, the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center will debut its new signature event, CenterStage, at the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA). Co-chaired by Jack Connors, Jr., Philip Schiller...
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‘Messiah’ sing-along at Church on the Hill In 1818 the “Messiah” had its first full performance in Boston. Also, in that year, the Boston Society of the New Jerusalem/Church on the Hill was founded....
View ArticleBeacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Garlands & Greens Beacon Hill Holiday Decorating 2018-2019 got off to a great start last week at our Garlands & Greens cocktail party fundraiser at the Hampshire House. Many thanks to all who...
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