The Nichols House Museum and the Gibson House Museum have united to launch the “Read the Room” book club – the latest joint offering in a long history of collaborations between the two museums and one that came together as…
Author: Dan Murphy
Tree Canopy Assessment Report Determines City’s Tree Stock Remained Stable
Findings from the 2014-2019 Tree Canopy Assessment report commissioned by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and released last week indicate that the tree canopy has remained stable citywide throughout this timeframe as an increase in trees planted on city…
Virtual Tour Explores Evolution of New England Cemeteries
An illustrated virtual program coming Wednesday, Oct. 14, will explore the evolution of New England cemeteries and pay a visit to Cambridge’s storied Mount Auburn Cemetery – the first rural cemetery in the U.S., and the final resting place of…
Charles Street Pottery Studio Has Kids in Mind
As a Beacon Hill resident and a mother of four, including one child with special needs, Allie Carroll said she was hard-pressed to find many suitable activities for her kids in the neighborhood, which is what compelled her to open…
ZBA Denies Without Prejudice 7 Smith Court Application
The city’s Zoning Board of Appeal denied without prejudice a highly controversial application submitted by the homeowner of 7 Smith Court to build a single-story addition and rooftop over the existing rooftop on the two-and-a-half story residence during a virtual…
Happenings on Charles Street
When the Beacon Hill Business Association’s Sidewalk Sale returns to the neighborhood this weekend, the long-running and eagerly awaited event will likely take on new resonance by becoming a reunion of sorts for many in the community who won’t have…
Neighborhood Elected Officials Make Final Push for Census Participation
With Wednesday, Sept. 30 – the deadline to respond to Census 2020 – less than a week away, neighborhood elected officials are making one last plea for the city’s residents to participate and be counted. “People are living here, and…
Neighborhood Elected Officials Encourage Residents to Shop Locally to Save Charles Street Retail
Like State Rep. Jay Livingstone, City Councilor Kenzie Bok believes it’s now largely incumbent on the neighborhood’s residents to shop locally to prevent any more Charles Street shops and retail establishments from closing. “All of us should be shopping locally,”…
BHAC Approves Application for Charles Street Storefront Signage, Window Decals
The Beacon Hill Civic Architectural Commission voted unanimously during its Sept. 18 meeting to approve an application to install new storefront signage and window decals at 40 Charles St. The dark-gray, wood sign would measure 22-by-30 inches, the applicant said,…
Fall Hillfest ‘Cultural Hour’ to Feature Classical Violin Performance, Architectural Tour
When she signed on to perform a classical violin piece as part the “cultural hour” segment of the Beacon Hill Civic Association’s Fall HillFest this year, which take place virtually from 2 to 3 p.m., on Sunday, Sept. 27, Young-Shin…