The Esplanade Association has been recommended to receive a Community Preservation Act grant from the city for the third consecutive year – this time in the amount of $14,241. Michael Nichols, executive director of the nonprofit that works in partnership…
Month: February 2021
Pinckney Street resident to open children’s store at 73 Charles St.
When Lindsay Perrelli’s educational/children’s bookstore, a self-described “Land of Learning,” opens at 73 Charles St. in June, it will realize an all-encompassing dream for the Pinckney Street resident, teacher and soon-to-be published author of a children’s book. “This not something…
BHAC approves outdoor signage at new Charles Street children’s store
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission unanimously approved an application for outdoor signage for a proposed Charles Street children’s store at its Feb. 18 hearing, which took place virtually. The applicant, who intends to open a store called “The Happy Journey”…
ZBA approves to create egress vestibule, move door at 40 Beacon St.
The Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) on February 23 discussed a building code matter at 40 Beacon St. where the request was to “modify fourth floor unit to isolate space to be transferred to second floor Unit 3. Create egress…
Weekly COVID-19 positive test rate decreases
Last week Beacon Hill’s cumulative COVID-19 positive test rate increased slightly but the weekly positive test rate continues to decrease steadily. According to the latest data released by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) last Friday, overall since the pandemic…
Old West Church recommended to receive $50,000 CPA grant from city for restoration
Old West Church has been recommended to receive a $50,000 Community Preservation Act grant from the city to continue exterior restoration work on the envelope of its building at 131 Cambridge St. Rev. Dr. Sara Garrard, the church’s pastor, said…
Walsh encourages residents to complete 2021 Boston annual resident listing
Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Election Department announced the start of the City of Boston’s Annual Resident Census, which is kicking off today with the first batch of mailings being sent to households. The 2021 Boston Annual Resident Listing,…
Wolverton develops close relationships with her customers
By Annie Stockwell When Lynne Wolverton moved to Boston from Columbus, Ohio in 1984, she dreamt of one day starting her own store. She had experience with retail: working in a record business, a small clothing boutique, and then as…
Hill barber receives outpouring of support after on-the-job accident
An on-the-job accident two weeks ago proved nearly tragic for Beacon Hill barber Stephen Silva, but the outpouring of support he has received since then has come as a reaffirming reminder of just how compassionate people can be. “People have…
South End State Rep. and emergency room physician Jon Santiago announces bid for Mayor
This week South End State Representative and an emergency room physician Dr. Jon Santiago announced his candidacy for Mayor of Boston. In a two minute video, produced in both English and Spanish, Santiago tells his personal story and calls on…