The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission (BHCA) gave the green light to a pair of design review applications, which will allow a proposed affordable home ownership project on Hancock Street to move forward, during the commission’s monthly public hearing held virtually…
Month: August 2025
Rob Gronkowski celebrates opening of Gronk Playground on Esplanade
A new era of play arrived on the Esplanade at the Charles River Reservation on Tuesday, Aug. 19, when four-time Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski, in partnership with the Gronk Nation Youth Foundation (GNYF), the Esplanade Association (EA), and the…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner Important Trash Rules to Follow
Mattress Disposal Recycling mattresses is a state requirement as of November 1, 2022. The City of Boston does not collect mattresses or box springs with your curbside trash. You must schedule an appointment for curbside pick-up. The City only picks-up mattresses from…
Enjoy a great — and safe — Labor Day weekend
With the weatherman predicting a great Labor Day weekend, we hope that all of our readers will have a chance to make the most of the final weekend of the summer season. The Summer of ‘25 overall has been just…
Guest Op-Ed: Addressing contractor parking challenges in Beacon Hill
Councilor Durkan’s office calls for a hearing to discuss the matter at 10 a.m. on Sept. 18 By Sharon Durkan In Beacon Hill and across Boston, residents know how limited our parking is. Narrow streets, dense housing, and ongoing utility…
Sheriff Tompkins steps away from position
Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins has agreed to step away from his position until the federal case against him is resolved. In the meantime, the role will be filled by the Special Sheriff, Mark Lawhorne, consistent with state law. “The…
Wu announces $40 million in funding to expand and preserve affordable housing
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the release of the City of Boston’s annual Request for Proposals (RFP) for affordable housing, providing $40 million to support the creation and preservation of affordable housing across the city. This year’s funding—offered through the Mayor’s…
Neighborhood Roundup 8-29-25
Calling all West End residents As summer winds down, it’s time to get back to business. Bring your voice to the West End Civic Association Sept. 11 meeting. Get an update on neighborhood developments. Learn about upcoming WECA board and officer…
Beacon Hill Women’s Forum announces its 2025-2026 season programs
By Marianne Salza The Beacon Hill Women’s Forum (BHWF), a social organization connecting diverse women from throughout Beacon Hill and surrounding neighborhoods, has begun its 2025-2026 season with a full slate of captivating and thought-provoking activities to engage and inspire.…
Scampo unveils bar-only lobster pizza and wine pairing
Boston foodies have a new reason to slide up to the bar at Scampo. The award-winning Italian restaurant at the Liberty Hotel is rolling out an indulgent, limited-time pairing: its famed lobster pizza — a dish local critics have hailed…