With the Massachusetts Cannabis Reform Coalition’s 32nd annual Boston Freedom Rally (formerly known as “Hempfest”) returning Saturday, Sept. 18, to the Boston Common, some are concerned that in addition to bringing the usual array of issues associated with the event,…
Author: Dan Murphy
Ma Maison Named an OpenTable ‘Neighborhood Gem’
Ma Maison has been named one of OpenTable’s top 100 “Neighborhood Gems” in the U.S. “We are truly honored to be named a neighborhood gem especially being located on historic Beacon Hill,” wrote Sam Sosnitsky, who has owned and operated …
Two Charles St. Businesses Swap Storefronts
Two Charles Street retail businesses played musical chairs last week, as Blackstone’s of Beacon Hill and Tess swapped respective storefronts. The businesses moved in tandem, said Jennifer Hill, who owns Blackstone’s with her husband, Jim, since in both cases, their…
BHCA Zoning and Licensing Committee Votes to Oppose DeLuca’s Application
The Beacon Hill Civic Association Zoning and Licensing Committee voted at its Sept. 1 meeting, which took place virtually, to oppose DeLuca’s Market’s plans to offer table service, including beer and wine, at its Charles Street location, regardless of whether…
Longtime Church of Advent Music Director, Organist, Edith Ho, Dies at 88
Edith Ho, who served as the Church of the Advent’s music director and organist for three decades, died July 30 in hospice care in Worcester following a long illness. She was 88. Born on Aug. 16, 1932, in Guangzhou, China,…
Pinckney Street Resident Sally Reyering Wins First Prize for Shade Garden in Mayor’s Garden Contest
The only award winner from Beacon Hill, as well as a first-time contestant, Sally Reyering of Pinckney Street took first place last week in the Shade Garden category in the 25th annual Mayor’s Garden Contest. Reyering’s garden has two levels,…
Black Ink to Hold Third Annual Origami Fundraiser in Support of St. Francis House
Continuing what is becoming an annual tradition, Black Ink, a shop at 101 Charles St. specializing in paper goods, is collaborating with Garden Street resident Gregory W. Skaff again next month on their third Origami fundraiser in support of St.…
BHAC Approves Application for Transformed Charles Street Garage
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission approved an application for the proposed transformation of the Charles Street Garage during its Aug. 19 monthly hearing, which took place virtually. Developer, Related Beal, is partnering with the architectural firm, Hacin + Associates, on…
Councilor Bok Tours The Vilna Shul
City Councilor Kenzie Bok took a tour of The Vilna Shul on Aug. 11 to see for herself the extensive renovation completed at the Jewish cultural center on Phillips Street just before the pandemic struck. Councilor Bok, along with her…
Gibson House Museum Offering Micro-Weddings
The Gibson House Museum, located at 137 Beacon St., held its first micro-wedding two years ago when a couple with no family nearby who was searching for a unique and historic venue for their nuptials reached out to the museum…