Month: April 2020
State Plans to Move Forward With Hurley Building Redevelopment
Even though construction in the city has drawn to a halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the state is still moving forward with plans to redevelop the Charles F. Hurley Building, according to Abigail Vladeck, senior project manager for the…
Level of Quality: BHAC Approves Renovation of Athenaeum’s Façade and Terrace
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission approved an application for an extensive renovation of the Boston Athenaeum’s north façade and terrace on Thursday, April 16, at its monthly hearing, which was held virtually in the face of COVID-19. The applicant, Matthew…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Signs of Spring on Beacon Hill: Send your photos to [email protected] and we will publish them in our eblast. This photo of Red Maple Buds by John Besser. We hope our neighbors and members are faring well during this time.…
Walsh Urges People to Continue Social Distancing, Expands Outreach for Information
Mayor Walsh continues to urge Bostonians to abide by the guidelines set forth by the City and state in order to continue to control the spread of COVID-19. As of April 20, Boston had 5,749 confirmed cases of the virus,…
Baker Announces Closure of Schools for the Remainder of the School Year
Over the weekend and early this week, Governor Charlie Baker made several announcements regarding COVID-19 in the state. Baker announced that all Massachusetts public and private schools will remain closed for the remainder of the school year. He said that…
Civic Association Flourishes Under Waterfall and Whitney’s Leadership
When Eve Waterfall and Rob Whitney step down from their respective roles as chair and president of the Beacon Hill Civic Association board of directors next month, it will mark the end of a period that seen the organization flourish…
Downtown Parks More Indispensable Than Ever
Downtown parks like the Boston Common, the Charles River Esplanade, the Public Garden and the Commonwealth Avenue Mall have always offered a tranquil respite and quiet refuge in the heart of the city, but they are now more indispensible than…
Neighborhood Roundup
Hill House Running Free Virtual Family Events Hill House, Inc. located at 127 Mount Vernon St., has launched a series of free family events at 5 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays. On Wednesday, Family Fun events will include how to…
U.S. Attorney Urges Health Care Sector to Report Fraud Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic
As part of the comprehensive federal response to the COVID-19 outbreak, United States Attorney Andrew E. Lelling is urging leadership at Massachusetts hospitals to report individuals and companies that may be engaged in wrongdoing related to the COVID-19 pandemic. In…