This group of Boston Police officers were carrying their lunches in the Boston Public Garden. Area restaurants and food trucks have been treating first responders to meals and snacks throughout the week.
Month: April 2013
Local ‘Run for the Roses’ Starts April 25
Beginning April 25 through May 4, The Beacon Hill Civic Association (BHCA) is joining forces with five neighborhood businesses to pay homage to The Kentucky Derby by providing their own “Run for the Roses”. This event will encourage locals to…
Marathon Flags
Boston Marathon flags remained aloft this week, flying from the steeple of the Old South Church in Copley Square.
Local Group Sees New School as First Step
Downtown Schools for Boston has welcomed the news of the city’s plans to open a new public elementary school at 585 Commercial St. in September of 2016, but the recently established group of families, residents and supporters views the announcement…
Neighborhood Cleanup is Sat.
In conjunction with “Boston Shines” – the city’s annual spring cleanup – the Beacon Hill Civic Association (BHCA) and the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay (NABB) are organizing volunteer efforts to beautify their respective neighborhoods on Saturday. The BHCA…
Beacon Hill Womens’ Forum Kicks off May 6
All neighborhood women are invited to attend the launch of the Beacon Hill Womens Forum, a group designed to bring local women together on a monthly basis. The initial meeting, which will take place on Monday, May 6, at the…
A Despicable Act an Unspeakable Tragedy
Perhaps I am still in sense of shock as the details and the reality of the bombings at the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday sink into my mind. One is almost immune when one hears about civilian…
Police Briefs 04-23-2013
Breaking and Entering – Residence 04/12/13 – A Chestnut Street resident reported the lock on the front door to his apartment isn’t working properly, and unknown person(s) entered his home between 1 and 3 p.m. and removed an iPad and…
Celebrating 50 Years
Seated at last week’s Beacon Hill Circle for Charity 50th annual meeting are three former presidents. (left to right) Kate Enroth, who served from 2011-2013; Sharon Beardsley Clarke, who was president 2001-2003; and, Deborah Hanley, president in 2003-2005. Fancy Zilberfarb…
Longfellow Bridge Project to Impact Traffic, MBTA Service
When construction on the Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s (MassDOT) $255 million rehabilitation of the Longfellow Bridge gets underway in July, impacts will include extensive traffic diversions and interruptions to MBTA Red Line service. At a public meeting last week, representatives…