Hostnetter Receives Charles Elliot Conservationist of the Year Award
The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) recently honored Amos B. Hostetter, Jr. with its prestigious Charles Trustees President and CEO Barbara Erickson with Amos Hostetter at 127th Annual Meeting...
View ArticleVNA Care’s Heroes in Health Care Raises $250,000
VNA Care recently honored industry leaders while raising more than $250,000 at the 13th annual Heroes in Health Care Gala at the Mandarin Oriental, Boston. The Gala is VNA Care’s signature fundraising...
View ArticleEnjoy the Holidays — Safely
With the Christmas season in full swing, there will be the usual office, family, and neighborhood parties for all of us to partake and enjoy. By no means do we wish to cast negative thoughts or to be...
View ArticlePolice Briefs 12-04-2018
Beacon Hill Beat From Boston Police Area A-1 Aggravated Assault and Battery 11/26/18 – A victim reported as she was walking through the Public Garden in the area of Beacon and Arlington streets at...
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‘Beacon Hill Holiday Stroll’ returns Dec. 6 The Beacon Hill Holiday Stroll presents the annual “Beacon Hill Holiday Stroll” on Thursday, Dec. 6, with many returning crowd-pleasers, including the Back...
View ArticleCity Council Holds Hearing on Corporate Tax-Break Transparency
The City Council Committee on Ways and Means held a hearing on Nov. 29, regarding corporate tax break transparency in the City of Boston. With recent conversations around the location of Amazon second...
View ArticleBeacon Hill Women’s Forum to Celebrate the Holidays on Dec 18
The Beacon Hill Women’s Forum (BHWF) will fête the holiday season with a cocktail party starting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday , Dec. 18, at the Hampshire House. While typically the monthly forums are for...
View ArticleLocal Author Delights Residents with Memories of Dining Out
For those interested in the history of eating out in Boston, local author James O’Connell’s new book, ‘Dining Out in Boston: A Culinary History,’ is for you. O’Connell gave a presentation of the book...
View ArticleFormer John Jeffries House to become ‘The Whitney’
The former John Jeffries House at 170 Charles St. will become “The Whitney” when it reopens as a boutique hotel this spring. Boston-based developer Related Beal, which purchased the building from...
View ArticleHoliday Happenings
‘Beacon Hill Holiday Stroll’ returns Dec. 6 The Beacon Hill Holiday Stroll presents the annual “Beacon Hill Holiday Stroll” on Thursday, Dec. 6, with many returning crowd-pleasers, including the Back...
View ArticleBeacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Holiday Decorating Thank you to all our friends and neighbors who have supported our campaign to decorate the gas lamps on Beacon Hill. You make this a special place to live and work. Thanks to...
View ArticleHill House Tree & Wreath Sale
Max Amadeo and Trevor McCormack head home with their Christmas tree in hand last Saturday, Dec. 1, during the Hill House’s annual wreath and tree sale at the Firehouse.
View ArticleRemember Those Less Fortunate
With Christmas just two weeks away, most of us will be rushing about — either to the stores and malls or on-line — as we do our last-minute holiday shopping in hopes of finding that “perfect” gift for...
View ArticleLetter to the Editor
The Time for all Climate Action is Now Dear Editor, I am a 19-year old college student, and like many of my peers, I recognize that climate change will be the defining challenge of my lifetime....
View ArticlePolice Briefs 12-11-2018
Beacon Hill Beat From Boston Police Area A-1 Larceny – Shoplifting 12/04/18 – A Charles Street liquor store reported a male suspect stole a bottle of vodka at around 2:30 p.m. The store clerk stated...
View ArticleBicycle Lane Vertical Flex Posts Will Be Removed for Winter Starting Dec 16
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced that in order to promote safe multimodal travel and ensure optimal snow clearing operations during the winter months, crews will...
View ArticleFOPG Offers Unique Holiday Gift Idea
The Friends of the Public Garden has the perfect holiday gift for the history buff on your gift list. The Friends group has pens made from the wood of Boston Common elm trees. Not just any elm trees,...
View ArticleNeighborhood Roundup
‘A Christmas Carol’ comes to North Shore Music Theatre Bill Hanney’s North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) will once again present the area’s most beloved production of “A Christmas Carol” sponsored by...
View ArticleBeacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Have you tried BOS:311? The City of Boston has an important and useful resource for all Boston residents. 311 is an easy to remember telephone number that will connect you with the City’s Constituent...
View ArticleEnjoy the Holidays — Safely
Christmas this year is part of what for many people will be a four-day weekend, which means that for many of us, we will be indulging in the “Christmas spirit” early and often. By no means do we wish...
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