Friends of the Public Garden is offering the public a tour of its $4 million renovation of the Brewer Fountain Plaza on the Boston Common on Thursday, Aug. 1, beginning at 4 p.m. “This is an opportunity for residents, neighbors…
Month: July 2013
BHAC Denies Front Design at 124 Chestnut St.
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission denied the front-elevation design for a single-family house at 124 Chestnut St. without prejudice at its July 18 hearing, “with direction that the degree of replication be determined for design of the new building,” according…
Public Garden is a True Gem
Wanting to be outdoors in the summer is not unusual. What makes our walk home or to the office all the more enjoyable in these lazy days of summer is a walk through the Public Garden. The green of the…
Police Briefs 07-30-2013
Unarmed Robbery 07/16/13 – A male victim reported while he was walking home at around 10:41p.m., two male suspects approached him at Derne and Hancock streets. One of the suspects said, “This is a robbery. Empty your pockets.” At this…
Strike Out Cancer
From left: Beacon Hill resident and Jimmy Fund Clinic patient Bennett Olson, 9, with his mom and dad, Noelle Champoux-Olson and Ken Olson, and his sister, Lilly Olson, 11, hang out with Wally at Fenway Park during the “Strike Out…
New Photo of Suspect in Sexual Assault Released
Boston Police have released new photos of a man they think is responsible for the last sexual assault in Beacon Hill and could be connected to other similar assaults that have been occurring in the neighborhood since the spring. Police…
New Executive Director at Hill House Starts
The Hill House Community Center recently appointed Lauren Hoops-Schmieg as their new executive director, so we decided to sit down with Lauren in order to find out more about her past experiences as well as her future plans for Hill…
Young Friends to Hold Workshop on Healthier Lifestyle
A healthful lifestyle is easier than you might think, and on July 30th you will find out why at the Beacon Hill Civic Association Young Friend’s Health & Exercise Event! The staff from Fitness Together will be at 74 Joy…
Be Aware of Your Surroundings
In wake of the recent assault in Beacon Hill neighborhood, we urge all our readers to read the list of safety tips provided by the Boston Police Women walking alone in the area should observe the following safety tips: •…
Police Briefs 07-23-2013
Breaking and Entering – Residence 07/13/13 – A Myrtle Street resident reported after returning from vacation, he had trouble with a front door lock. Once inside, he discovered U.S. currency was removed from a deposit bag left on the kitchen…