Breaking and Entering – Non-Residence 06/04/13 – A Charles Street boutique reports unknown person(s) broke into the store and removed numerous purses and handbags at around 2 a.m. Incidents June 4 103 Charles St. – Breaking and Entering, Non-Residence, Night…
Month: June 2013
A Literary Honor: Hill Author, Shelly Dickson Carr’s Debut Novel Named Best First Book
Beacon Hill resident and writer Shelly Dickson Carr’s debut novel “Ripped: a Jack the Ripper Time-Travel Thriller” was named Best First Book (YA Fiction) at the Independent Book Publishers Association’s Benjamin Franklin Awards last month in New York City. Held…
Eye and Ear Seeks Public Support as It Eyes Expansion for Campus
Massachusetts Ear and Ear Infirmary (MEEI) is seeking the public’s support in securing the state legislation necessary for the proposed expansion of its Boston campus. According to hospital officials, MEEI intends to partner with Meridiam Infrastructure of New York City…
Police Release Video of Man Wanted for Questioning in May 30 Sexual Assault
The Boston Police Department have released a new video and still photos of an individual wanted for questioning in connection to a sexual assault that occurred on Beacon Hill on Thursday, May 30. The video is viewable at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOn3ekALkiM&feature=youtu.be. At…
BHCA Zoning and Licensing Gives Green Light to New Shop
A gourmet sandwich shop came one step closer to opening on Charles Street on Wednesday when the Beacon Hill Civic Association (BHCA) Zoning and Licensing Committee voted not to oppose granting the necessary permits and variances to the prospective restaurateur.…
Being Proactive is Always a Good Idea
Living on Beacon Hill, one realizes just how close everybody can be. As dawn starts to break there is the natural sound of birds – blue jays, robins, sparrows and even an owl can be heard. Glancing out the window,…
Police Briefs 06-11-2013
Rape 05/31/13 – A female victim reported she was sexually assaulted entering her Phillips Street residence at around 11:28 p.m. The male suspect fled on foot. Indecent Assault and Battery 05/31/13 – A female victim reported while she was walking…
Running on Water
The Charles River Swimming Club held it’s Fifth Annual Master Swim on June 1. With temperatures in the 90’s, more than 150 people swam more than a mile in the Charles River. The swim started on the River Dock on…
Livingstone Wins Democratic Primary in 8th Suffolk State Rep. Contest
Beacon Hill resident Jay Livingstone was victorious in last Tuesday’s Democratic primary race for the 8th Suffolk District state representative seat vacated by Marty Walz. Livingstone, a 39-year-old attorney, defeated Josh Dawson, a 30-year-old Back Bay resident who previously served…
Friends of the Public Garden Held Their Annual Green and White Ball
Friends of the Public Garden held their annual Green and White Ball on May 17, Shown above from left are: Barbara Hostetter, Katherine O’Keeffe, Alli Achtmeyer, Anne Brooke, Kate Gilbane and Nina Doggett.