Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday, tracing its roots back almost 400 years to the Pilgrims, long before there was even a thought of a United States of America. Thanksgiving is the ultimate family-centered holiday. It has no national-celebration connotations,…
Month: November 2018
Obituaries 11-20-2018
Carol Hodges Of Boston and Newport, RI Carol A. Hodges of Boston and Newport, RI, passed away peacefully in her Newport, RI home on Sunday, Nov. 17. She was 77 years old. Carol is survived by her husband, Allan A.…
Keeping an Eye on Beacon Hill
This owl has been spotted in Beacon Hill area. It seems to like Brimmer Street the most.
Ban on Thin Plastic Bags Begins Dec 14
Boston residents will have to say good-bye to flimsy plastic bags starting in just a few weeks. Last December, Mayor Martin Walsh signed an ordinance to ban single-use plastic bags in the city, which goes into effect on December 14.…
Beacon Hill Voters Support Gov Baker in Midterms
Unlike voters citywide who narrowly favored Democrat Jay Gonzales, Beacon Hill showed its support for Gov. Charlie Baker in the Nov. 6 midterm election. According to the city’s unofficial results, 64 percent of voters in Ward 3, Precinct 6 and…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
A Turkish Delight! The Beacon Hill Civic Association, in conjunction with Beacon Hill Friends House, presented “East of the Sun, West of the Moon” last Thursday evening. Ceren Turkmenolgu played violin and instruments native to Turkey, recited Turkish poetry and…
Neighborhood Roundup
‘Deciding About Driving as We Grow Older’ Are you worried about your driving abilities or are you getting hassled by others about handing over your car keys? Beacon Hill Village invites the public to a presentation about how you can…
Red Cross Issues Immediate Call for Blood and Platelet Donations
The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage and urgently needs blood and platelet donors to give now to avoid delays in lifesaving medical care for patients. Volunteer blood drive hosts are also critically needed to prevent the…
The Peanuts Gang Comes to the Shubert Theatre
Just in time for the holiday season, the Peanuts gang will be coming to the Boch Center Shubert Theatre from November 29 – December 2, 2018 for A Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage. Tickets are on sale and can…
Boston’s Christmas Tree Arrives Nov 20
The annual gift of an evergreen Christmas tree from Nova Scotia will arrive by police escort at Boston Common at approximately 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 20. This year commemorates 101 years of friendship between Nova Scotia and the people…