Author: Beacon Hill Times Staff
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Upcoming BHCA Events October and November are busy months for the BHCA as we get ready for the holidays. Mark your calendars and join us at these special community activities! Halloween on the Hill, Thursday, October 31st, 4:30-7:30 pm We…
Food for Free’s Annual Party Fundraiser a Success
This past Friday, Oct. 18, was Food For Free’s annual Party Under the Harvest Moon fundraiser at MIT’s Morss Hall. The event was attended by roughly 350 guests, raising more than $90,000 for the Cambridge-based non-profit. Food For Free was…
City Council Candidate Jennifer Nassour Proposes Plan to Make Our Streets and Sidewalks Safe
“Anyone who lives in our neighborhoods knows that our streets and sidewalks are a safety nightmare,” says Jennifer Nassour, candidate for Boston City Council – District 8. “Every time you step outside, you risk life and limb just trying to…
Michael F. Flaherty Highlights His Housing Record, Addressing Concerns
Michael F. Flaherty, incumbent and candidate for Boston City Council At-Large, highlights his advocacy and legislative efforts to address housing issues as he seeks re-election. Flaherty, who continues to reach out to voters over these next two weeks until polls…
Neighborhood Roundup
Pitch in for American Cancer Society’s Road To Recovery One of the biggest roadblocks to cancer treatment is lack of transportation. That’s why the American Cancer Society’s Road To Recovery program provides patients with free rides to cancer-related medical appointments.…
Police Briefs 10-24-2019
Beacon Hill Beat Larceny 10/16/19 – At around 5:26 p.m., a male suspect stole items from a Charles Street leather store. The owner attempted to stop the suspect and was able to retrieve some property from him, but he fled with a…
Baker’s Plan Will Improve Health Care For All
Ever since 2006, when then-Gov. Mitt Romney worked together with the state legislature to craft a landmark health care bill that served as a model for Obamacare a few years later, Massachusetts — which boasts the highest rate of insured citizens…
Letter to the Editor
Vote Kenzie Bok for District 8 City Council! Dear Editor, The first time we met Kenzie Bok we were each struck by her energy, passion for community involvement, and policy experience. As a lifelong Bostonian, she loves the city as…
Obituaries 10-24-2019
George Frederick Washburn 50-year Beacon Hill Building Superintendent; Long Active in Church of the New Jerusalem George Frederick Washburn passed away peacefully Sunday morning, October 13 at the Chelsea Soldier’s Home. He was 92 years old. Born in Missouri, the…