Leonard M. Lee, Sr. was sworn in as the newest member of the Boston Parks and Recreation Commission at the Commission’s Oct. 28 public meeting at Boston Parks and Recreation Department headquarters at 1010 Massachusetts Avenue in Roxbury. Named to…
Month: November 2019
Beacon Hill’s Church of the Advent Celebrates 175 Years
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh has proclaimed Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, Church of the Advent Day. On that day, the Church of the Advent, corner of Brimmer and Mount Vernon Streets, will mark its 175th anniversary with a full day of…
Police Briefs 11-26-2019
Beacon Hill Beat Drinking in Public 11/16/19 – A male suspect will be summonsed to court for drinking alcohol in public. The suspect was found lying on the sidewalk drinking alcohol at the intersection of Charles Street South and Stuart Street at…
Happy Thanksgiving
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 religious meaning,…
Enjoy the Holiday Safely
We would be remiss if we did not remind our readers to enjoy the holiday weekend, but to do so safely. And specifically, we really mean only one thing: Do not drink & drive, nor allow friends & family members…
Guest Op-Ed: The Spirit of Giving in Boston
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh Happy Thanksgiving, Boston! This is a special time to show gratitude for all the things and people that make our lives full. It’s a time for surrounding ourselves with loved ones (and watching football, of…
Longfellow Bridge Receives International Accolade for Its Unique Lighting Design
The iconic Longfellow Bridge has been recognized with yet another accolade – this time, the 2018 Lighting Design Award – Heritage Lighting LIT trophy, which was bestowed last month at a ceremony in Budapest, Hungary. “We are very proud to have…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Garlands & Greens 2019 Beacon Hill Holiday Decorating 2019-2020 got off to a great start last week at our 24th Annual Garlands & Greens cocktail party fundraiser at the Hampshire House. Many thanks to the over 140 neighbors who attended…
BTD Holds Community Walk of Neighborhood Before Southwest Corridor Expansion Project
In anticipation of its planned expansion of the Southwest Corridor to downtown, the Boston Transportation Department held a community walk of Beacon Hill on Saturday, Nov. 2. BTD Active Transportation Director Stefanie Seskin wrote that the walk, which was one…
MGH Cancer Center’s CenterStage Brings Natasha Bedingfield to the MFA
Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center’s second annual CenterStage gala celebrates the progress that has been made in the fight against cancer and honors the amazing people who help make it possible, while raising funds for the work that remains. Eileen…