On Tuesday, December 14 Beacon Hill voters will head to the polls during the First Suffolk & Middlesex Special Election Primary and cast their ballots for state senator. The election to fill the seat vacated by Joseph Boncore will take…
Month: December 2021
Survey Suggests Residents Would Consider Change in Trash and Recycling Collection Days, With Conditions
A recent survey administered by the Beacon Hill Civic Association suggests that the majority of neighborhood residents polled would be willing to accept a change in pickup days, which the city is now considering, if it would mean a later…
Community-Based Nonprofits to Receive Grants
Through the Beacon Hill Community Fund – now in its third year – the Beacon Hill Civic Association will award annual grants to 10 deserving community-based nonprofit organizations in this current cycle. These grants include $3,000 to the West End…
Norman Herr Remembered at Cushing Park Tree-Lighting
The Friends of Richard Cardinal Cushing Memorial Park sponsored its 25th annual tree-lighting while also remembering the event’s founder, the late Norman Herr, on Saturday, Dec. 4, in the park located at the corner of Cambridge and Bowdoin Streets. The…
Wu Announces New COVID-19 Advisory Committee
Mayor Michelle Wu announced her COVID-19 Advisory Committee, a group of doctors, public health professionals and multidisciplinary leaders who will assist in decision-making around tackling new variants and working to end the pandemic in Boston. The Committee will be chaired…
St. Leonard Church of Port Maurice Holiday Schedule
The St. Leonard Church of Port Maurice on 320 Hanover Street, posts the following holiday events: Second Week of advent *December 10 – 7:30 pm Christmas Concert: Testimony of Light NOTE: A suggested donation of $25.00 December 11- 6:30 pm…
Beacon Hill Architectural Commission
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission will hold a ZOOM public hearing on Dec. 16, at 5 p.m. Subject of the hearing will be applications for Certificates of Design Approval on the agenda below, reviews of architectural violations, and such businesses…
Beacon Hill, Surrounding Area’s COVID Cases Decrease
Just as expected and like health officials warned, the city’s weekly COVID positive test rate exploded last week with the majority of new cases most likely traced back to the Thanksgiving Holiday where many gathered indoors maskless with friends and…
Beacon Hill Cycling Community Shows Up for Small Businesses
Special to the Times At last week’s Beacon Hill Holiday Stroll, the cycling community of Beacon Hill made a strong turn out in support of the local businesses on Charles Street. This community was excited to connect with some of…
Don’t Forget to Vote — The Special State Senate Primary Is Tuesday
We wish to remind our readers that the Special State Primary election for the First Suffolk and Middlesex District Senate is set for this Tuesday, December 14. Revere School Committee member Anthony D’Ambrosio and Boston City Councilor Lydia Edwards are…