As Thanksgiving approaches, the Youth Soccer Season for Hill House winds down. This week was the close of the season for the younger teams and next week will be the last games for many of the older teams. As parents who watch their children play in this league know only too well how the...
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Monthly Archives: November 2012
Police Briefs 11-13-2012
Robbery – Firearm 11/02/12 – A male victim reported being robbed at gunpoint at Mt. Vernon and Joy streets at around midnight by an unknown male suspect, who stole his wallet, U.S. currency, an iPhone, credit cards and personal papers. The suspect struck the victim in the face with the weapon before fleeing on...
22nd Annual Raise the Sails Gala
Community Boating, Inc. (CBI) is hosting their 22nd Annual Raise the Sails Gala at the Liberty Hotel in Boston, on Wednesday, November 7th at 6:30pm. The funds raised during the festivities will benefit youth and universal access sailing programs. “We’re celebrating a successful year and great program,” says Marcin Kunicki, Development Director. This is...
BHCA Holiday Party on Nov. 14
Come join the magic at the kick off to the Holiday Season when Tom Kershaw hosts Garlands and Green: A Holiday Gathering, Wednesday, November 14. The Beacon Hill Civic Association’s popular holiday party that helps raise the nearly $12,000 needed to magically transform the 1,100 lamp posts with 2,860 yards of laurel garlands and...
Brazen Thief Breaks into Charles St. Shop and Steals $12,000 Lamp
A brazen thief broke into Cynthia Driscoll Interiors last week, stealing just one item – an Italian mid-century floor lamp valued at more than $12,000, said proprietor Cynthia Driscoll. Driscoll said a store employee left the shop at 70 Charles St. at around 4 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 29, and returned the next day...
Sahin Designs Acclaimed Sushi Roll
A Beacon Hill resident successfully tried his hand as a sushi chef last month, ranking top in a competition that allowed Whole Foods Market customers to design their own rolls. Ned T. Sahin submitted his award-winning roll in the contest held by the Cambridge Street store and was named among three finalists. Sabin then...
Halloween
Sandy had blown in on Monday, but by Wednesday the day and night were perfect for Halloween. Thousands of children, many with their parents, made their way through the neighborhoods to threaten their tricks, but get their treats. They were not disappointed. Every year, Halloween just seems to get better in our neighborhoods. We...
Speaking of Sandy
Looking at the devastation on Wednesday morning of New York City and the coastline, one cannot help but be amazed at how one of the most advanced cities in the world can be humbled in less than 24 hours by Hurricane Sandy. What is most amazing is that this was just a Category 1 ...
Theft on Charles Street
On page one of today’s newspaper is a story of a break into a Charles Street business. The thieves made off with $12,000 of goods during the Hurricane. While this is a new type of looting to affect Charles St. businesses, shoplifting has always been an issue for many store owners. Sgt. Tom Lenna...
Police Briefs 11-06-2012
Breaking and Entering – Residence 10/24/12 – A Pinckney Street resident reported unknown person(s) forced the front door lock to their residence between 7:40 a.m. and 6 p.m. The apartment was ransacked, but no property was reported missing at that time. Incidents Oct. 23 40 Beacon St. – Larceny, Non-Accessory from Vehicle, $200 &...