By Karen Cord Taylor Are we Bostonians pusillanimous, spineless milquetoasts? It’s easy to conclude that we are, given our recent behavior over snowstorms. The weather forecasters announce ominously that a snowstorm is on the way. The newscasters lament snow in…
Author: Beacon Hill Times Staff
Judge Takes Summary Judgment on Sidewalk Ramps under Advisement
By Dan Murphy Following a hearing at Suffolk County Courthouse last Tuesday, a judge said she would take an argument under consideration that could potentially allow the city to resume installing ADA-compliant ramps on Beacon Hill. The Hon. Rosemary Connolly…
BHCA Community Corner
BHCA argues in court for historically appropriate,ADA-compliant ramps Accessibility is and will continue to be an important issue to the Beacon Hill Civic Association, particularly in light of our many senior residents, multiple housing facilities for persons with disabilities, and…
Hill Sees Spike in Residential Breaking and Entry
By Dan Murphy Beacon Hill has seen an uptick in residential breaking-and-enterings in 2017, according to Boston Police. Seven incidents have been reported in the neighborhood since Jan. 1, five of which in the first two weeks of February. Three…
Pedestrian and Bike Traffic to be Diverted for TLC along the Charles River Esplanade
The Esplanade Association (EA) has announced that it recently received an anonymous donation specifically designated to be used for tree care on the Charles River Esplanade Park. With this grant and in partnership with the Department of Conservation and Recreation…
Local Students Named to Honor Roll at BC High
The following students have been named to the Honor Roll at Boston College High School. For High Honors a Soph., Jr.,Sr. must have at least a 3.80 quality point average and all grades ‘”C+” or higher. Freshmen need a 3.6…
Boston City Council Calls for A Home Rule:Petition to Add Additional Polling Locations
By Beth Treffeisen The Boston City Council last week called for a hearing to discuss filling a home rule petition to add additional polling locations in the six largest precincts in Boston. Filed by City Councilor Bill Linehan of District…
Councilor Essaibi-George Wants to Make Applying for Affordable Housing Easier
By Beth Treffeisen At-large City Councilor Annissa Essaibi-George last week filed for a hearing order to determine strategies for streamlining the process to apply for affordable housing. “I’ve been working on this issue now for the last 14 months and…
Police Briefs 02-21-2017
Beacon Hill Beat Larceny from Building 02/10/17 – A Isabella Street resident reported a larceny from the first-floor front hallway of her apartment. The victim said unknown suspect(s) stole boots, ski pants, jacket liner, ski jacket and sets of keys.…
Beating Cancer Shouldn’t Force Patients into Bankruptcy
By Kenneth E. Thorpe and Patricia J. Goldsmith Liza Bernstein survived breast cancer three times. But it took all she had. She lost her home and savings to the costs of tests and treatments. She’s not technically bankrupt — but…