Larceny – Over $200 03/06/13 – A victim reported while she was moving into a Beacon Street building between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., unknown person(s) stole her MacBook computer, as well as an iPad and leather case. Incidents March 6 77 Phillips St. Investigate Person 63 Beacon St. Larceny, Other, $200 &...
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Obituaries 03-19-2013
John Priestley, Jr. Architect, Decorated Veteran, Former Beacon Hill Resident John W. Priestley, Jr. of Bourne, a former 30 year resident of Beacon Hill,ت died on March 11. He was a graduate of Milton High School and the Rhode Island School of Design.ت A proud World War II Air Force veteran who served as First...
Me and My Guy Winter Dance
Lilianna and Bob Palmer took to the Dance Floor at the Me and My Guy Winter Dance that was held at the Advent Church. More than 100 Girl Scouts and their “dates” who included fathers, grandfathers, uncles and friends attended the event.
Boston Climate Campaign March 23
For the sixth year in a row, Mayor Thomas M. Menino is encouraging residents and business owners to take part in Earth Hour and Lights Out Boston, two campaigns that work to raise awareness on the importance of climate action/energy conservation and wildlife migration, respectively. In an effort to raise awareness on climate action...
Presentation on Preventing Gun Violence March 24
A Gun Violence Prevention Presen-tation will be held on Sunday March 24 at the First Church in Boston, 66 Marlborough Street (corner of Berkley and Marlborough) and the public is invited to attend. The program will start at 12:30 p.m. with a showing of the documentary “Living for 32” chronicling the life and work...
Downtown School Meeting
Over the last six months, the Boston Public Schools and the School Choice plans have emerged to the forefront in local politics especially for parents whose children are or could be attending public schools in Boston. The decisions being made today by city officials on the future of public school education will affect us...
Student Jobs Are Important
Thousands of Boston students will be seeking jobs this summer and it appears that there will not be enough jobs to go around. Apparently the city’s budget cannot provide all the jobs needed for the number of students expected to apply for them. The city will be heavily dependent on the private sector to...
Police Briefs 03-12-2013
Drugs Possession with Intent to Distribute 02/28/13 – Between 5:41 and 6:10 p.m., a male suspect was arrested on Hancock Street for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. The suspect was inside his 2000 BMW 323CI at the time of the arrest. Incidents Feb. 26 43 River St. – Threats to Do Bodily...
Elias Duncan: A Budding Thespian
Aaron Fricke, circa 1980,is a gay high school student who is subjected to rejection, violence, and ridicule by his peers, leaving him despondent and with suicidal thoughts. Building up courage and self-worth, Aaron sues his school for the right to bring his boyfriend as his date to the senior prom. His valiant assertions of...
BHCA Zoning and Licensing to Hear About Proposed Work at 7 Smith Ct.
The owner/occupants of a single-family home at 7 Smith Court will appear before the Beacon Hill Civic Association’s Zoning and Licensing Committee, to present a proposal to construct a head house. This structure would allow walk-up access to a re-built roof deck on the 2 ½-story building. The committee will meet Wednesday, March 6...