Beacon Hill resident Ross Levanto and co-worker Laura Kempke were recently promoted to senior vice-president positions at Schwartz Communications, Inc., a Waltham-based technology, healthcare and clean-tech agency. “Ross and Laura are both results-oriented, public relations powerhouses who have been instrumental…
Author: Beacon Hill Times Staff
Charles Street Committee working to improve streetscape
Following its inaugural meeting in October, the Joint Charles Street Committee is already making noticeable strides in improving the streetscape. The committee, co-chaired by Beacon Hill Civic Association (BHCA) board member John Corey and Beacon Hill Business Association (BHBA) President…
Receiving what he deserved
The Boston City Council’s vote to expel their colleague Chuck Turner last week was the right thing to do. The 11-1 vote showed the resolve of the council, despite many of its members fretting that Turner was their friend and…
Dr. Johnson’s dilemma
Boston School Superintendent Carol Johnson is attempting to close down 13 Boston Public Schools and to combine five others in order to cut a more than $50 million deficit the Boston School Department is facing. Dr. Johnson’s gambit – to…
December 7, 1941
More than 60% of the nation was born after the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. President Franklin Roosevelt called the attack despicable – a day that would live in infamy. As it turns out, the Japanese…
Police Blotter 12-06-2010
Breaking and Entering – Residence 11/24/10 – A Chestnut Street resident reported that unknown person(s) entered his home through the unlocked front door and removed a laptop and accessories. Larceny (Bike) 11/24/10 – At 3:30 p.m., a victim reported that…
Medical thriller author Robin Cook to discuss recent books
The third series of “Authors Amongst Us: Evening of Books, Brie and Beaujolais” continues December 7th, at the Union Club with a talk by author Robin Cook M.D. on his two most recent novels, “CURE” (2010) and “Intervention” (2009). For…
Seeking hundreds of holiday helpers
Every year it takes hundreds of hands to hang 2,680 yards of laurel garlands and 2,400 red bows on Beacon Hill’s 1100 gas lamps for the holidays. The decorating days start Saturday, December 4, at the Harrison Gray Otis House,…
Garden Club makes a big gift
The Beacon Hill Garden Club made the largest donation in its 82-year history last week to benefit the Boston Common. The club gave $55,000 to the Friends of the Public Garden, which, with the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, will…
Mayfair on the Hill gets in holiday spirit with gift drive
With help from neighbors, Mayfair on the Hill is doing its part to make this holiday season brighter for patients at MassGeneral Hospital for Children. The salon, located at 81a West Cedar St., will hold its eighth annual gift drive…