The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission approved an application from a new boutique specializing in high-end women’s undergarments to repurpose an existing wall sign at 15 Charles St. to reflect its company logo while denying the applicant’s requests to add a…
Author: Dan Murphy
Beacon Hill Pub to Become Fine-Dining Restaurant
A venerable neighborhood restaurateur has been charged with assisting in converting the Beacon Hill Pub into a high-end restaurant while the floors above are slated to become executive suites. “The Beacon Hill Pub will be transformed into a fine dining…
Civic Association Gets Glimpse at Feedback From South End Collapsible Trash-Bin Pilot
In anticipation of the launch of a pilot program to bring collapsible trash bins to Beacon Hill, a participant from the South End discussed the perceived success so far of this city-led initiative during a special meeting of the Beacon…
Never Be Forgotten: Mayor Proclaims Mary Ann Vincent Day In Honor of Famed Thespian and Humanitarian
Mayor Martin J. Walsh proclaimed Sept. 18 Mary Ann Vincent Day in honor of the 19th-centrury actress who is the namesake of the Vincent Club, a Boston-based, self-described “women’s organization dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of women,” as well…
New App Facilitates Access to Election Information
Voters in Tuesday’s Primary have another way to inform their choices at the ballot box, thank to a new app that aims to allow easier access to election information, as well as provide insight into the candidates’ views on major…
Councilor Wu Applauds Creative Repurposing of Public Space for ‘Open Charles Street’ Event
In anticipation the inaugural “Open Charles Street,” which will close the street to vehicular traffic and transform it into a pedestrian-only walkway on Sunday, Sept. 22, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. to coincide with the Beacon Hill Civic Association’s…
District 8 City Council Hopefuls Face off at Forum
Two weeks before the Sept. 24 preliminary municipal election, the five District 8 city council hopefuls squared off at a candidates forum to discuss some of the most pressing issues now facing the city and district, including development and affordable…
Hill House Ushers in Autumn With Seasonal Programs
With the summer of ‘19 now firmly in the rearview, Hill House is offering several seasonal programs in the coming weeks to usher in autumn and welcome residents back to the neighborhood. “Your Backyard in the City” invites mothers who…
Hill Teen Empowers Girls With Boston-Themed Necklaces
An entrepreneur and professional artisan since the age of 10, Beacon Hill teen Marlie Kass launched her own company Smart Girls Jewelry in 2015 in reaction to watching a TV commercial that suggested girls should abandon intellectual pursuits and athletics…
Myrtle the Turtle Finds New Home in Namesake Playground
Only a short distance from its original location, the Myrtle the Turtle sculpture will remain in its namesake Myrtle Street Playground. To commemorate its 90th anniversary, the Beacon Hill Garden Club commissioned renowned West Newton sculptor Nancy Schön, who also…