On Thursday January 18, Coryn Bina was inducted by the Boston Celtics into their community program as a “Hero Among Us”. Coryn, wife of Babak Bina of Lala Rokh and Bin 26 Enoteca in Beacon Hill, has worked with many…
Month: January 2018
Esplanade Visitor
Rare bald eagle seen on Esplanade. Winged park visitor one of estimated 70,000 remaining bald eagles in North America
Appreciation:Bernard Borman, Former BHCA President
By Dan Murphy Bernard Borman, who served as president of the Beacon Hill Civic Association board of directors from 1971 to 1974 and spearheaded the successful campaign to save Park Plaza from redevelopment in the ‘70s, died at Massachusetts General…
Residents Still Concerned Over Natural Gas Pipeline
By Beth Treffeisen As National Grid is in the final stages of securing the rights to snake a natural-gas main extension through the Back Bay, concerned residents, in almost a last-ditch effort, came out to stop the pipeline last week.…
Conservation Commission Position Seeks Nominations
The City of Boston needs to fill a vacancy on its Conservation Commission by mayoral appointment. The ConComm is responsible for protecting wetlands and related natural resources in Boston. The only formal requirement for a conservation commissioner is residence in…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
By Suzanne Besser, president Why Support the BHCA? Year after year, the Beacon Hill Civic Association turns to the community, asking contributions to its Annual Appeal. So, why support the non profit organization? Take a look outside and you’ll find…
Affordable Housing is Coming to the Heart of Downtown Boston
By Beth Treffeisen In a whirl of excitement, members of the community and elected officials gathered together in celebration of the groundbreaking ceremony of “The Union”, which will included 46 units of affordable housing at 48 Boylston Street last week.…
The New Hot Address in Town is One Dalton:Campion and Company to be Exclusive Marketing Agent
By Beth Treffeisen Tucked behind the Christian Science Center and the Prudential Center in the Back Bay, a concrete outline of a tower is starting to grow into what will become One Dalton, a Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences.…
Walsh Files Ordinance to Regulate Short-Term Rentals
Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced on Monday that he filed a citywide ordinance establishing guidelines and regulations to better track and regulate short-term rentals in the City of Boston. As a new global industry that has a strong presence in…
Police Briefs 01-23-2018
Beacon Hill Beat From Boston Police Area A-1 Larceny from Building 01/09/18 – At around 3:15 p.m., a Stuart Street car rental agency reported a surveillance video showing a male suspect go around the counter and into a cabinet while…