Well the only good thing that you can say about the recent cold weather is that the lagoon in the Public Garden is frozen enough that residents can just put on a pair of skates and go out for five…
Month: January 2015
Beautify Beacon Hill Holiday Submission Deadline Jan. 14
The Holiday Season on Beacon Hill is special. So many neighbors decorate their door, steps and window boxes. “Beautify Beacon Hill” is your chance to recognize those who are dressing the neighborhood to celebrate the holidays. The Beacon Hill Civic…
Hill Seniors: ‘You’ve Got a Friend’ at FriendshipWorks
FriendshipWorks is seeking elders in Beacon Hill who may need support getting to and from medical appointments, help with a project or simply to have a friendly visit. FriendshipWorks offers services free of charge to elders who may not have…
BHCA Zoning & Licensing Committee Will Meet January 13
January 13, the Beacon Hill Civic Association’s Zoning & Licensing Committee will hold a meeting to discuss a proposal to demolish the existing 2-story building between Hancock and Joy Streets (156 Cambridge Street) and replace it with an 8-story building.…
BHAC Agenda
Beacon Hill Architectural Commission will hold a public hearing: on in Room 801, Boston City Hall Subject of the hearing will be applications for Certificates of Appropriateness on the agenda below, review of architectural violations, and such business as may…
Forum on Charter Schools Set for Jan 20
A forum organized and hosted by The Boston Ward 5 Democratic Committee will be held on January 20 at Suffolk University Law School Auditorium, 120 Tremont St. from 7 to 8:30 p.m. For information visitwww.bostonward5dems.org In response to widespread concerns…
Downtown View: The More Things Change
At Faneuil Hall Marketplace, an out-of-town manager doesn’t understand how to run a Boston business. Local businesses are ousted to make room for chains. The manager believes the pushcart vendors, with their dubious tchotchkes, bring down the tone of the…
Letter to the Editor
Commenting on the recent article on disruption or consequences Dear Editor: As an individual requiring door to door transportation service during the work week, I will share with you my six month Uber experience with that of the local cab…
Obituaries 01-13-2015
Eileen Fitzpatrick Longtime Gary Drug employee Eileen Fitzpatrick lost her courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on Dec. 18, 2014. She passed away surrounded by close family and friends who loved her deeply. The youngest daughter of seven children, Eileen was born to…
Brian Golden to Head Redevelopment Authority
Brian Golden was recently named permanent director of the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) and Economic Development Industrial Corporation (EDIC). Having served as acting director since last January, Golden will continue to lead the efforts to reform and modernize the agency,…