Continuing what is becoming an annual tradition, Black Ink, a shop at 101 Charles St. specializing in paper goods, is collaborating with Garden Street resident Gregory W. Skaff again next month on their third Origami fundraiser in support of St.…
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BHAC Approves Application for Transformed Charles Street Garage
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission approved an application for the proposed transformation of the Charles Street Garage during its Aug. 19 monthly hearing, which took place virtually. Developer, Related Beal, is partnering with the architectural firm, Hacin + Associates, on…
Janey Announces New Face Masks Rules
Acting Mayor Kim Janey announced face masks will be required in all indoor public settings in the City of Boston, as part of a five-point plan for the delta variant, a more contagious COVID-19 mutation that is now the primary…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
The Importance of Neighbors Helping Neighbors Over the past few weeks, a large dumpster at 44 Phillips Street began to take on bags of household trash, furniture packaging, diaper boxes, dog waste, and any other refuse that could be tossed…
Baker-Polito Administration Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Executive Department Employees
Governor Charlie Baker issued an executive order requiring all Executive Department employees to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination on or before October 17, 2021. The COVID-19 vaccine is the best and most effective way people can protect themselves, their loved…
Councilors Breadon and Edwards File Ordinance Targeting Predatory Towing
Councilors Liz Breadon and Lydia Edwards have filed legislation to modernize and reform involuntary private vehicle towing and relocation practices in Boston. The proposed ordinance would establish standards for private towing companies, bringing into line practices of some companies that…
AAPI Endorses Murphy for Boston City Council At-Large
Asian Americans of different descents proudly endorse Erin Murphy to serve as At-Large Boston City Councilor, citing Erin’s commitment to strong education, safe neighborhoods, and compassionate citizenship. AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islanders) Action Group, the largest coalition of Chinese, Indian,…
Councilor Edward’s Boston-Cambridge Tourism Marketing District Passes Council
City Councilor Lydia Edward’s push to create the first ever tourism marketing district for Boston and Cambridge passed the City Council unanimously last week. The effort, spearheaded by Edwards and cosponsored by Councilor Frank Baker, will permit hotels in Boston…
Edwards Will Run for Senate If and When Boncore Steps Down
During an interview Tuesday District 1 Boston City Councilor Lydia Edwards made it clear she is not running against sitting State Senator Joe Boncore but will run if and when Boncore, who is in negotiations for a job with Massachusetts…
Neighborhood Roundup
Food Pantry at West End Branch Library Reopens The ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) has reopened its food pantry at the West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, with starting hours of Mondays and Wednesdays…