Garlands & Greens Beacon Hill Holiday Decorating 2018-2019 got off to a great start last week at our Garlands & Greens cocktail party fundraiser at the Hampshire House. Many thanks to all who attended. The Beacon Hill Civic Association would…
Author: Beacon Hill Times Staff
Neighborhood Roundup
‘Messiah’ sing-along at Church on the Hill In 1818 the “Messiah” had its first full performance in Boston. Also, in that year, the Boston Society of the New Jerusalem/Church on the Hill was founded. Join Church on the Hill, 140…
Mass General Cancer Center Debuts CenterStage with Musical Guest Boyz II Men
On Monday, Dec. 3, the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center will debut its new signature event, CenterStage, at the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA). Co-chaired by Jack Connors, Jr., Philip Schiller and Sam Slater, CenterStage is poised to build upon…
Council Holds Hearings Regarding New Trust Fund, Funding for Infrastructure
The City Council Committee on Ways and Means held a series of hearings on Monday afternoon, including one regarding the Make Boston Shine Trust Fund and one regarding the appropriation of funds for transportation infrastructure in the city. According to…
Police Briefs 11-27-2018
Beacon Hill Beat Larceny from Motor Vehicle 11/04/18 – The victim reported she parked her 2017 Honda Civic on West Cedar Street at around 3 p.m. on Nov. 3, but when she returned at about 11:30 a.m. the next day,…
Climate Change is Happening Now
The report released last Friday by 13 U.S. government agencies concurring in an assessment that the effects of climate change will result in a 10 percent decline in the U.S. gross national product and the loss of $1 trillion in…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
BHCA Gives Testimony at the Boston Freedom Rally Hearing, Docket #1421 The Beacon Hill Civic Association attended the hearing sponsored by Councilors Josh Zakim and Ed Flynn held last Wednesday and presided over by Committee Chair Matt O’Malley at…
Planning Begins for Spring 2019 Green and White Ball
On Tuesday, Nov. 13, the Friends of the Public Garden (FOPG) gathered at Marc Hall Design in the South End to celebrate the commencement of the planning for its spring gala, the Green and White Ball, which will take place…
Walsh to Light Common Christmas Tree on Nov 29
Mayor Martin J. Walsh and The Honourable Karen Casey, Deputy Premier of Nova Scotia, will celebrate the 77th Annual Tree Lighting on Boston Common on Thursday, November 29, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The celebration is presented by the…
Martin Richard Foundation Seeking Ideas
The Martin Richard Foundation is calling on young people ages 5-22 to submit their ideas for bringing their communities together in service with projects that promote peace, justice and kindness. Through the Foundation’s Bridge Builder Program, up to 30 applicants…