By Times Staff Police shot and arrested a knife-wielding man who allegedly smashed the front glass doors of a popular local restaurant at 5:45 AM on Wednesday. Police responded to a burglar alarm that was reported by a resident who…
Month: September 2025
Compelling Series of Mixed Media Work by Jane Maxwell Debuts at Lanoue Gallery October 3
Special to the Times Acceptance vs. Perfection? Pressure vs. Empowerment? Nationally renowned, mixed media artist Jane Maxwell, of Beacon Hill, explores these questions in her solo exhibition, “In Your Face.” Focusing on the pervasive, societal pressure women feel to look…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Beacon Hill Community Fund The Beacon Hill Civic Association (BHCA) is pleased to announce that the Beacon Hill Community Fund is now accepting grant applications for 2025. Interested parties have until October 31, 2025, to apply. The Beacon Hill Community…
City Council Committee Convenes Special Hearing on Contractor Parking
By Dan Murphy Contractor parking regulations, permitting, and enforcement in Boston was the matter at hand for a special hearing sponsored by the City Council Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation held on Thursday, Sept. 18, at City Hall, as…
Neighborhood Roundup
Shop local at Beacon Hill’s Sidewalk Sale Weekend, Sept. 27-28 Mark your calendars! The Beacon Hill Business Association is excited to host its annual Sidewalk Sale Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 27 and 28. Stroll along the charming streets of…
East Coast Ivy Boutique on the Move!
Special to the Times After four years in a tiny upstairs location at 88 Charles St., the renowned fashion boutique East Coast Ivy and its popular owner, Greta Cunniff, have relocated to a large, spacious and sunny ground floor location…
BHAC Approves Proposed Relocation of Blade Sign for Charles Street Women’s Clothing Boutique
By Dan Murphy The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission voted by a majority on a motion to approve a design review application for signage for a longstanding women’s clothing boutique, which is relocating to another location on Charles Street, during the…
City Reaches Settlement over Jordan Mansion Garage Door Proposal
By Dan Murphy The city has reached a settlement agreement regarding an appeal of the Beacon Hill Architectural Commission’s determination on Dec. 21, 2023, to deny a design review application for a proposed garage entry door at the rear of…
NeighborHealth Launches Boston’s First 24/7 Public Health Vending Machine
Special to the Patriot-Bridge During a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its 10 Gove Street location in East Boston, NeighborHealth announced the official launch of Boston’s first 24-hour Public Health Vending Machine. This new technology marks a major milestone in the organization’s…
Communities will Determine the Future of Social Cannabis Consumption in Massachusetts
By Ava Callender Concepcion and Bruce Stebbins On Sept. 12, members of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission visited the City of Chelsea as part of a series of visits to municipalities across the Commonwealth to educate and engage with state and…