In acknowledgment of May as Jewish American Heritage Month, the West End Museum honored two exceptional former residents of the neigborhood. Born on May 30, 1920, in Boston, Manuel “Manny” Brown, now 100 years old, was a World War II…
Author: Beacon Hill Times Staff
The Lenny Zakim Fund Announces More Than $180,000 in COVID-19 Emergency Grants
The Lenny Zakim Fund (LZF) has announced $186,225 in grants from its COVID-19 Emergency Response and Recovery Fund to help grassroots nonprofits across Eastern Massachusetts address the needs of communities struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 Emergency Response and…
Mayor’s Garden Contest Deadline July 10
Mayor Martin J. Walsh has announced that the 24th annual Mayor’s Garden Contest will take place this year keeping within current social distancing guidelines. Boston’s green thumbs have until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, July 10, to register. The contest provides…
Neighborhood Roundup
Hill House Running Free Virtual Family Events Hill House, Inc. located at 127 Mount Vernon St., has launched a series of free family events at 5 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays. On Wednesday, Family Fun events will include how to…
Police Briefs 06-04-2020
Beacon Hill Beat Investigate Person 05/23/20 – The victim, who is a Uber driver, reported he was called to Beacon Street for a customer pickup, but on arrival, he found no customer at this location. The victim then received a call…
Most of the Protesters Are Not Looters
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government…
Guest Op-Ed: The Boston Reopen Fund Is Helping Small Businesses Open Their Doors While Keeping Our Community Safe
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the health and safety of the people of Boston has been my top priority. As our city and our state begin a gradual reopening process, based on clear…
Guest Op-Ed: The May 31 Protests in the City of Boston
By Councilor Michael Flaherty On Monday morning Bostonians woke up to a City destroyed by the actions of those who took over and desecrated an otherwise peaceful and meaningful protest with acts of violence and destruction. Their actions are unacceptable,…
Letter to the Editor
Civic Association chair weighs in on the aftermath of Sunday night’s protests Dear Editor, The Beacon Hill Civic Association strongly supports the right of the protesters Sunday evening to speak out about their desire for justice, equality and accountability, and…