Gael Mahony, the BHCA’s first president, receives the organization’s highest honor At its 89th Annual Meeting held last night at the Union Club, the Beacon Hill Civic Association honored an individual whose vision was instrumental in shaping our community more…
Month: May 2011
Mass. Eye and Ear Honors Media Entrepreneur Norman Knight at Opening of Nursing Center
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary nurses paid tribute to media entrepreneur Norman Knight at the opening of the hospital’s new Norman Knight Nursing Center in Boston.The benefactor was joined by his buddies Peter Smyth of Greater Media and wife Cathy,…
The TEA Turns 10
Beginning with an effort to rebuild a dilapidated playground, a group determined to restore the Esplanade in its entirety formed The Esplanade Association (TEA) in 2001. Since then, TEA has been working to protect, restore and enhance this iconic century…
Gael Mahony Honored, and Rightfully So
This year’s 15th annual Beacon Award, given by the Beacon Hill Civic Association, went to Gael Mahony, the BHCA’s first president. Mr. Mahony for 50 years has been an inspiration to those he served with as well as a friend…
Police Briefs 05-17-2011
Explosion 05/07/11 – Officers responded to a Joy Street manhole explosion at around 10:47 a.m. Homes in the area had their windows blown out. Firefighters and NStar were on the scene. Assault and Battery 05/08/11 – A patron reported a…
Advent School Reps Address Community Concerns with Cedar Street Expansion
-By Dan Murphy Advent School representatives met with members of the Beacon Hill Civic Association (BHCA) and the community last Tuesday to address their concerns with the school’s planned expansion to a former office building at 99 West Cedar St.…
Hidden Gardens Tour returns May 19
-By Dan Murphy In the 82 years since its inception, the Beacon Hill Garden Club’s Hidden Gardens Tour has become one of the neighborhood’s most eagerly anticipated events. In May and June of 1929, 11 members of the fledgling Garden…
Henry Lee’s Example
Henry Lee has stepped down as the Chairman of the Friends of the Public Garden. He has become its president emeritus. His departure after 41 years leaves a void as Mr. Lee came to personify the idea that example is…
Police Briefs 05-10-2011
Breaking and Entering – Residence 04/26/11 – A Phillips Street resident reported that unknown person(s) forced open the front door and removed numerous pieces of jewelry between 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Breaking and Entering – Residence 04/26/11 – An…
‘Taste of Beacon Hill’ a Destination for Food Lovers
-By Dan Murphy Beacon Hill Business Association (BHBA) President Susan Symonds hopes that food lovers far and wide will flock to the Omni Parker House Hotel for the group’s 11th annual “Taste of Beacon Hill” next Thursday. “We want people…