Beacon Hill Beat From Boston Police Area A-1 Robbery – Street 11/20/17- A victim reported while walking on Beacon Street at around 1:04 a.m., two unknown male suspects approached him. At this time, the suspects knocked the victim to the…
Author: Beacon Hill Times Staff
How We’re Supporting Small Businesses During the Holidays to Keep Our Neighborhoods Thriving All Year Long
By: Mayor Martin J. Walsh I grew up in a neighborhood of hardworking families, where everything seemed within reach. It was thanks in large part to our incredible small and local businesses. For years, these local landmarks have carried on…
America as We Know It Is Over
It is difficult to understate the impact upon the future of our country of the Republican tax bill proposals that have been passed by the House and Senate and await a reconciliation between the two versions for a final vote…
Tree’s Company
A tree that fell in last week’s windstorm made for a unique play-scape for some local boys.
BHWF ‘Chestnuts’ Embrace the Pre-Holiday Season
The Beacon Hill Women’s Forum “Chestnuts” held a pre-holiday gathering on Nov. 16 to “connect, inspire, and enjoy.”
Developer Calls for John Jeffries House to be Repurposed into Boutique Hotel
By Dan Murphy The John Jeffries House at 170 Charles St. will be repurposed into a 66-room, boutique hotel, according to a press release issued by Related Beal last week. The Boston development firm plans to undertake an extensive renovation and…
Old North Church and Historic Site Receives Mars Grant
The Old North Church and Historic Site announced it has received a $13,000 grant as one of the recipients of the Mars Wrigley Confectionery US, LLC Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Research Grant. Winners were announced this past week…
BHCA Community Corner
by Suzanne Besser, BHCA President BHCA supports Esplanade Riverfront Pavilion Design The Beacon Hill Civic Association board of directors gave full support to the Esplanade Riverfront Pavilion Planning Project at a meeting held earlier in the month. According to…
Holiday Celebrations
BEACON HILL Hill House will be holding their annual tree and wreath sale on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 2 and 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Firehouse, 127 Mt. Vernon St. The Nicholas House will host its…
Building Community Through Music
By Suzanne Besser Working hand in hand with the Longy School of Music of Bard College and Beacon Hill Civic Association, Joy Street resident and artist Emily Weiskopf recently reinvented how neighbors can experience the arts and by doing so…