This owl has been spotted in Beacon Hill area. It seems to like Brimmer Street the most.
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Keeping an Eye on Beacon Hill
Ban 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 goes into effect on December 14. Thin plastic bags used...
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Beacon Hill Voters Support Gov Baker in Midterms
Unlike voters citywide who narrowly favored Democrat Jay Gonzales, Beacon Hill showed its support for Gov. Charlie Baker in the Nov. 6 midterm election. According to the city’s unofficial results, 64 percent of voters in Ward 3, Precinct 6 and Ward 5, Precinct 3-5...
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Beacon 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...
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Neighborhood Roundup
‘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...
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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....
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The Peanuts Gang Comes to the Shubert Theatre
Just in time for the holiday season, the Peanuts gang will be coming to the Boch Center Shubert Theatre from November 29 – December 2, 2018 for A Charlie...
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Boston’s Christmas Tree Arrives Nov 20
The annual gift of an evergreen Christmas tree from Nova Scotia will arrive by police escort at Boston Common at approximately 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 20. This year...
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Gym Proposed above Harvard Gardens
REPS Fitness Studio intends to open its third gym above Harvard Gardens at 316 Cambridge St. Renvil Doman, owner and manager of REFS, which also has locations at 125...
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Copley Square Tree Lighting Set for Nov 26
Mayor Martin J. Walsh, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, and The Friends of Copley Square welcome the holidays with the annual Copley Square Tree Lighting on Monday, Nov....
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An Emerald Evening for Emerald Necklace Conservancy
On November 8, the Emerald Necklace Conservancy honored former Board member and long-time volunteer and supporter Janet Atkins with the Olmsted Award of Excellence. The event was held at the Museum of Fine Arts’...
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Police Briefs 11-13-2018
Beacon Hill Beat From Boston Police Area A-1 Vandalism 10/29/18 – A male suspect was arrested at around 1:02 a.m. at Charles and Boylston streets on the Boston Common....
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Remember Those in Need This Holiday Season
For the vast majority of Americans, the holiday season, which is now upon us is a joyous time when the abundance that life offers is most apparent in a...
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The More Women, the Better
Say what you will about the state of politics in our country these days, one thing that is undeniable is that Americans have become more engaged in the political...
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Shriners Hospital Holds 50th Anniversary Gala
The Selby Family presented the Shriners Hospital with a $26,510 check they raised for the hospital’s School Re-Entry Program. Posing with the check are Selby Family members Stephanie Biffle,...
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Former Charles St Inn to Become Hotel Again
The city’s Zoning Board of Appeals voted to support an application that would allow the former Charles Street Inn to revert from short-term rentals back to its previous use...
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Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Holiday Decorating – An annual tradition on Beacon Hill The Garland and Greens cocktail party, to be held at the Hampshire House on Nov. 14, annually raises funds for...
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Beacon Hill Architectural Commission Agenda
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission will hold its monthly public hearing on Thursday, November 15, at 5 p.m. PUBLIC TESTIMONY BEGINS AT 5:00PM DISCUSSION TOPICS Violations 19.176 BH...
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Harvest Fest and Halloween Costume Party Returns to Phillips Street Play Area
On Sunday, Oct. 28, the sky stayed rain-free while the Friends of the Phillips Street Play Area held their 10th annual Harvest Fest and Halloween Costume Party at the Phillips Street...
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Red-Blue Line Connector Cheaper than Once Thought
Last week MBTA officials announced that the project to connect Red and Blue Lines thus ending the only two train lines that currently do not intersect might be a...
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Mayor Walsh Lights Columbus Park Trellis Nov 19
Mayor Martin J. Walsh, the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park, and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will join together to celebrate the 16th annual lighting of the park’s...
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Esplanade Association Board says ‘Thank You’ to Rep Livingstone
The board of the Esplanade Association hosted a reception to thank State Rep. Jay Livingstone for his contributions to the Charles River Esplanade, and to the neighborhoods of Back...
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Dr Adam Wolfberg Honored by the March of Dimes at Annual Gala
For his tireless efforts to improve the health of babies and mothers, the March of Dimes is proud to recognize Beacon Hill resident Dr. Adam Wolfberg, MD, MPH, with...
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Police Briefs 11-06-2018
Beacon Hill Beat From Boston Police Area A-1 Burglary – Commercial 10/22/18 – A victim reported unknown person(s) kicked in a plywood entrance to a Charles Street construction site...
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