Gov. Charlie Baker signed into law a landmark bill this past week that has been hailed as a first-in-the-nation effort to require that medical professionals undergo training in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients with Alzheimer’s and other forms…
Author: Beacon Hill Times Staff
Obituaries 08-21-2018
Cornelia ‘Corrie Velthuyzen Proud of her strong Dutch heritage Cornelia ‘Corrie’ Velthuyzen of Boston passed away on August 7 after a period of declining health. She was 96 years old. Corrie was born on December 31, 1921 in Martinez, CA,…
Sales Center Offers Prospective Buyers Preview of Archer Residences
While Archer Residences won’t open for occupancy for another 18 months, prospective buyers can now preview the finished product at its Sales Center at 20 Ashburton Place. Boston-based Center Court Mass LLC, is currently converting the Hiriaam J. Archer and…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
The Beacon Hill Civic Association has various committees that focus on a targeted range of issues and initiatives aligning with the BHCA mission. Committee chairs volunteer their time and share their expertise to implement plans that relate to the goals…
Capuano and Pressley Debate in 7th Congressional as the Democratic Primary Approaches on Sept 4
With the Democratic primary coming up on Sept. 4, Congressman Mike Capuano and Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley discussed the issues of transportation and housing, among others, in the Massachusetts’ 7th Congressional District Debate held at UMass Boston on Tuesday,…
IBEW Local 103 Endorses Zakim for Secretary of State
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 103 has announced its endorsement of Josh Zakim for Massachusetts Secretary of State. IBEW 103 represents over 8,000 workers and thousands more retirees across the Commonwealth. In their endorsement, IBEW Local 103…
Esplanade Association to Host Annual Moondance Gala in September
The 2018 Moondance Gala to benefit the Esplanade Association, takes place on Saturday, Sept. 15, on the banks of the Charles River. Cocktails are at 6:30 p.m., before dinner and an auction at 7:30 p.m., followed by dessert and dancing. Inspired by…
MBTA Blue Line Breaks Down for Second Time in Less than Two Weeks
Last Thursday morning for about four hours, there was absolute pandemonium for Blue Line commuters. For the second time in less than two weeks an MBTA Blue Line train lost power and was stuck in the tunnel between Maverick and…
Police Briefs 08-14-2018
Beacon Hill Beat Vandalism – Larceny from a Motor Vehicle 07/28/18 – The victim reported she parked her 2011 Honda CR-V at Garden and Phillips streets at about 6 p.m. on July 27, but when she returned at around 4…
EPA is Right to Applaud Oil and Natural Gas Companies
The Environmental Protection Agency recently released a much-anticipated report on greenhouse gas emissions. It contains some great news. Between 2015 and 2016 — the last year measured — U.S. emissions dropped 1.9 percent. Unfortunately, it also contains some bad news.…