Lindsay Perrelli has made it her mission to ensure that every kid, from toddlers through age 6, who visits The Happy Journey, the children’s store she’s opening at 73 Charles St., will find something that appeals to them. “I have…
Month: July 2021
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner: What is Zero Waste?
By Janine Jay, BHCA Streets and Sidewalks Green Initiative Zero Waste is a movement where you aim to send nothing to a landfill. To do it, you reduce what you need, reuse as much as you can, send little to…
MGH Project Team Discusses Community Benefits for Proposed Project
The project team for Mass General Hospital’s planned $1.9 billion expansion of its Cambridge Street campus were on hand June 24 for a virtual forum sponsored by the Beacon Hill Civic Association to discuss community benefits for the project. MGH…
Breakdown of Federal Aid Awarded to Municipalities Published
The Baker-Polito Administration last week announced that it has published a new, interactive online tool that displays a breakdown by municipality of the $3.4 billion in direct federal aid awarded to local governments across Massachusetts by the American Rescue Plan…
‘Spring Eternal’ Event Winners Recognized at Celebration Held at 75 Chestnut Restaurant
On Tuesday, June 22, dozens of intrepid souls braved the elements through waves of torrential rains and clapping thunder and made their way to 75 Chestnut restaurant to receive prizes they had won during the recent “Spring Eternal” event on…
Homeless Man’s Good-luck Streak Starts with Chance Find on the Common
Curtis Preston’s recent streak of good luck began May 25 when a Good Samaritan reached out to St. Francis House after finding some of his personal effects, including an ID card for the Boston day shelter, on the Boston Common.…
Baker Announces State Legislation to Make August, September Sales Tax Holiday Months
The Baker-Polito Administration on June 23, filed legislation to establish a Sales Tax Holiday for the months of August and September. This plan aims to support Main Street businesses and local economies and promote economic growth and opportunity as the…
MADD Urges to Keep July 4th Celebrations Safe
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) urges everyone to celebrate safely by planning ahead, and designating a non-drinking, unimpaired driver during the long Fourth of July holiday weekend. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 38% of all motor…
Neighborhood Roundup
Closed for Vacation Dave Poutre Fine Framing on 82 Charles Street will be closed from July 3-13 for vacation. They will be open on July 14. Hidden Garden of Beacon Hill Tour returns virtually The Beacon Hill Garden Club’s Hidden Gardens…
Enjoy an Awesome — and Safe — 4th of July
Although the Fourth of July falls on a Sunday this year, many of us will be enjoying an extra-long holiday weekend for which the weather hopefully will cooperate. In addition, with most (though not all) of the COVID-19 restrictions having…