Month: October 2024
BHCA President Zick Interviewed for WHDH News Segment on Common’s Safety Concerns
By Dan Murphy Colin Zick, president of the Beacon Hill Civic Association board, was among those interviewed for a WHDH 7 Investigates segment, which aired on Sept. 30 in response to heightened safety concerns on the Boston Common. Some Freedom…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner BHCA Work
The BHCA has been busy this month with issues of public safety on Boston Common, specifically responding to concerns from park users, visitors and abutters. BHCA President Colin Zick and the BHCA Public Safety Committee have been actively meeting with these groups, including the Park Street…
NABB Homelessness Task Force forum returns to Copley BPL
By Dan Murphy The Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay (NABB) Homelessness Task Force held its fifth informational forum on homelessness on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at the Copley Branch of the Boston Public Library. This year’s forum, called ‘Ensuring Everyone…
Neighborhood Roundup
Upcoming events at West End Museum The West End Museum, located at 150 Staniford St. Suite 7 (on Lomasney Way), will offer ‘Ghosts in the Museum & Pumpkin Paint and Sip’ on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.…
Wu Announces Details on Applying for Liquor Licenses
Special to the Patriot-Bridge Mayor Michelle Wu announced an update on the distribution of the 225 new liquor licenses that Boston plans to award over the next three years to create new small businesses and enhance cultural and economic activity…
Chestnuts Tour Chinatown and Raise Funds for The Boston House
Photos & Story by Marianne Salza The Chestnut Group, a non-profit women’s social organization for friends over 50, has been celebrating the beginning of their 2024-2025 season by enjoying each other’s company over cocktails, coffee, local adventures, and fundraising efforts.…
Somaek in Downtown Crossing named to NYT’s annual restaurant list
By Dan Murphy A new Korean restaurant in Downton Crossing, Somaek was the only dining establishment in the city, as well as the state, named to the New York Times’ recently published list of 50 restaurants recommended for 2024. The…
The Hummus Shop Set to Open on Charles Street
Special to the Times It’s a match made in heaven for the sloppy eater crowd. Or at least that’s what Colin Daly thought when he realized his new store on Beacon Hill, The Hummus Shop, at 37A Charles Street, would…
Applications now open for Boston School Committee
Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu announced that applications for a four-year term on the Boston School Committee are now being accepted by the Boston School Committee Nominating Panel. The Nominating Panel is a thirteen-member body composed of Boston…