WECA Meeting Set for March 14 at Amy Lowell Apartments The West End Civic Association (WECA) will hold its next meeting in person on Thursday, March 14, at 6 p.m. in the Community Room at Amy Lowell Apartments at 65…
Month: March 2024
Louijeune is 2024 People’s Champion of Democracy
Common Cause Massachusetts board and staff announce the selection of Boston City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune as this year’s People’s Champion of Democracy. The People’s Champion of Democracy award is given to a standout leader working to strengthen and defend…
The Irish Experience in Boston
Story & Photo by Marianne Salza Historian, Chris Daley, presented “The Irish Experience in Boston” at the Charlestown Branch of the Boston Public Library on March 7. Daley’s interest in the topic began when he started examining his genealogy. The…
Beacon Hill Architectural Commission
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission will hold a public hearing on March 21, at 5 p.m. via ZOOM. Subject of the hearing will be applications for Certificates of Design Approval on the agenda below, reviews of architectural violations, and such…
Harvard Travellers Club To Host Record-Breaking Transatlantic Oarsman Bryan Fuller on April 9
The Harvard Travellers Club will feature Bryan Fuller, holder of the American record for the fastest transatlantic crossing by oar, achieved in 2012. Fuller is owner and founder of Power Rowing Studio in Brookline, a company he started after giving…
Opening of 140 Clarendon Brings More Affordable Housing To Back Bay
A new chapter for affordable housing in the Back Bay began last Thursday, March 7, with the grand opening of 140 Clarendon – a redevelopment project at the historic Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) building at the intersection of Clarendon…
The Verdict Is In: We Are Eating Ourselves to Death
Most Americans by now are aware that we are among the most overweight people on earth: 40 percent of us are obese and another 32 percent are overweight, which means that a total of 72 percent of Americans — that’s almost 3 of every 4 among…
Letter to the Editor
Commit to the Custody An open letter to Assistant District Attorney Emery Donatelle I am writing to you as a 34-year resident of Boston and Beacon Hill. Over the last 34 years, I certainly have seen my share of crime…
Summer Brings Unique Programs for Local Kids
Even though the official start of spring doesn’t arrive for another nearly two weeks, it’s already time for parents to look past the current school year and begin considering summer alternatives for their children. Boston-area kids can choose from a…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Public Trash Bins The BHCA is pleased to see that a city trash bin has returned to the corner of Myrtle and Joy Streets. We are grateful to the Department of Public Works, Councilor Sharon Durkan’s office, and our Neighborhood…