Author: Beacon Hill Times Staff
Appreciation: Remembering Stephen Score
Special to the Times Stephen Score, 79, died on Saturday, Sept. 9, of sarcoma bone cancer. He was a husband, a father, and a mensch. He was an icon in the art and antiques trades, revered for his integrity and…
Boston Area Offers Wide Range of School Offerings for Kids of All Ages
A new academic year is just getting underway, but it’s already time for parents and guardians to start thinking about options for next year, and with the Boston area’s wide range of top-notch independent, private, and parochial schools, kids of…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
The BHCA Fall HillFest is this Sunday, September 24th, 12-4pm, on the flat of Mt. Vernon Street. Parking will not be allowed between 9am and 5pm for the safety of our attendees. Thank you to our generous sponsors: Harpoon, Archer…
A. Alan Friedberg, Former Chairman and CEO of Loews Theaters, 91
Special to the Times A. Alan Friedberg, born Abraham Jaffe Friedberg, died at his home on Beacon Hill earlier this month, after a brief illness. He was 91. A native New Yorker, Mr. Friedberg attended the Ramaz School from which he…
Opening a Window to the Past by Researching Your Historic Home
By Diana Coldren If your walls could talk! What a story they would tell! Do you ever wonder who designed, built and lovingly maintained your historic home? Imagine all the celebrations, history, and traditions your historic home has witnessed over…
TLCC To Operate Tenant Space on Lovejoy Wharf
Special to the Times The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) have announced the selection of Toussaint Louverture Cultural Center (TLCC) to operate the program space located at 131 Beverly Street on Lovejoy Wharf. The BPDA sought respondents that were…
Local Businesses “Hop to It” and Support Mass General for Children’s Storybook Ball
Beacon Hill Books & Cafe is just one of the many local businesses lending its support to Mass General for Children’s Storybook Ball this fall. For every donation received during the appeal at the Storybook Ball, the curated bookstore on…
BHCA Zoning and Licensing Commission – 7 Chestnut Street Conversation To Be Continued
On Thursday, September 7, the Beacon Hill Civic Association (BHCA) Zoning and Licensing Commission held its monthly hearing to consider the proposed deck in the rear yard of 7 Chestnut Street, a single-family dwelling currently undergoing extensive renovation. Only one…
Upstairs Downstairs Home Featured in New TV Series
Special to Times Laura Cousineau, owner of Upstairs Downstairs Home at 69 Charles Street was recently selected, interviewed and filmed for a new television program, “American Dream: Selling Boston.” Laura was interviewed by local host Irene Kerzner from Concierge Home…