Story & Photo by Marianne Salza “Pineapples in Paris: My Sweet French Life,” written by Beacon Hill resident, Vernetia Couty Smith, recounts her daring journey from a tiresome and repetitive position in corporate America to an enchanting adventure of laughter,…
Month: August 2024
Enjoy a Great — and Safe — Labor Day Weekend
Although the weatherman is not predicting a great Labor Day weekend (as we’re writing this, Saturday and Sunday are forecast for some showers), we hope that all of our readers will have a chance to make the most of the…
School’s Back — Drive with Care
With schools going back into session this week and next after the summer vacation, morning rush-hour commuters need to readjust our driving habits to ensure that we take into account the thousands of children who will be filling our streets…
Fabled Antiques Celebrates Third Anniversary on Beacon Hill
Special to Times Fabled Antiques is thrilled to announce its third anniversary in business! To commemorate this milestone, Fabled Antiques is hosting a festive celebration filled with special sales, gift card giveaways and plenty of camaraderie from Aug. 22 through…
Remembering a True Boston Icon: Mr. Henry Lee
By Dan Murphy A true Boston icon and tireless champion of the city’s parks, Mr. Henry Lee died on Monday, Aug. 12, in Beverly. He was 99. Mr. Lee, who was splitting his time between Beacon Hill and Beverly Farms,…
Beacon Hill Civic Association to Host Another Elegant ‘Dinner Under the Stars’
Special to Times Many neighbors will remember a night in September of 2022 when the flat of Mt. Vernon Street was closed, and tables were set up end to end with white tablecloths, flowers, and sparkling lights. That night was…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Upcoming Meetings: Events Committee – Tuesday, August 20th, 6pm at 74 Joy Street Streets & Sidewalks Committee – Tuesday, September 3rd, 5:30pm via Zoom Zoning & Licensing Committee – Wednesday, September 4th, 6pm via Zoom Board of Directors – Monday, September 9th, 7pm, 74…
BHCA Annual Appeal
The Beacon Hill Civic Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to community building, civic engagement, and historic preservation on Beacon Hill. Your donations to the Annual Appeal allow us to continue our efforts to preserve and enhance our historic…
BHAC Green-lights Application for Pinckney Street Roofdeck
By Dab Murphy The Beacon Hill Civic Association voted unanimously to approve an application as submitted to construct a new south-facing roofdeck at 54 Pinckney St. at the commission’s monthly public hearing, which was held virtually on Thursday, Aug. 15.…
Neighborhood Roundup
No WECA meeting in August, returns next month The West End Civic Association (WECA) will NOT meet in August. The group’s next meeting will be Thursday, Sept. 12, at 6 p.m. in the Community Room at Amy Lowell Apartments at…