Continuing a beloved neighborhood tradition that dates back more than two decades, the Nichols House Museum will usher in the holiday season tonight, Dec. 12, with its Traditional Beacon Hill Eggnog Party. “This holiday tradition goes back to at least…
Month: December 2019
BHCA Board Awards First Round of Community Fund Grants
The Beacon Hill Civic Association board of directors awarded its first round of Community Grant funds totaling $22,500 during their monthly meeting Monday, Dec. 9, at the Boston Athenæum. The board voted unanimously in April to distribute at least $20,000…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Thank You to our Holiday Decorators and Donors! The BHCA would like to thank all the members of our community who helped in some way to decorate Beacon Hill for the holidays. A tradition loved by all, this massive project…
Mejia Wins At-Large Race By One Vote After Recount
After a recount called by At-Large City Council candidate Alejandra St. Guillen after losing to Julia Mejia by 10 votes on election night, Mejia still came out victorious—but this time by only one vote. Mejia garnered 22,492 votes, and St.…
Neighborhood Roundup
King’s Chapel’s Tuesday Recitals King’s Chapel, 58 Tremont St., presents its Tuesday Recitals. Admission is by suggested donation of $5 per person; the donations are given to the performing musicians. Programs begin at 12:15 p.m. and last approximately 35 minutes; for…
Police Briefs 12-12-2019
Beacon Hill Beat Breaking and Entering – Commercial 12/01/19 – At approximately 10:59 p.m., police responded to a commercial break at a Cambridge Street donut shop. On arrival, officers met with an employee who had found the front glass door smashed and the…
Remember Those Who Are Less Fortunate This Holiday Season
“It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.” — Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities With Christmas just two weeks away, most of us will be rushing about — either to the stores and malls…
Guest Op-Ed: Who Makes Christmas?
By Dr. Glenn Mollette As we approach Christmas day let’s take a moment to salute the grand women of Christmas. My wife knocks herself out preparing for events like Thanksgiving and Christmas. She started preparing the Thanksgiving meal two weeks…
All Set For Holiday Stroll
Memories: Mary Downing Prepares to Bid Farewell to Charles Street Post Office
Mary Downing thought her assignment at the Charles Street post office would be temporary when she came there 15 years ago, since she was hoping to work closer to her home on the North Shore; little did she know, however,…