The Beacon Hill Civic Association voted Monday, March 8, to ratify a vote of opposition made last week by its Zoning and Licensing Committee on a controversial application for 30 Chestnut St. The applicant, Ty Gupta, is seeking to renovate…
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Ways and Means Chairman Aaron Michlewitz Endorses Jon Santiago for Mayor of Boston
Just over a week after Jon Santiago launched his campaign, State Representative Aaron Michlewitz from the North End has endorsed Jon Santiago for Mayor of Boston. “I am proud to endorse Jon Santiago for Mayor of Boston. Our city stands…
Dog Licensing Deadline is March 31
With a current increase in dog adoptions during the COVID-19 quarantine, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s Animal Care and Control Division is reminding city dog owners that the annual deadline for licensing their pets is March 31. All dogs…
North Washington Street Bridge Construction Look-Ahead Through Mar. 20
This is a brief overview of construction operations and impacts for the North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project. Vibratory Hammer Noise Impacts •A vibratory hammer is being used to install the five cofferdams which will be needed to build the…
Boston Preservation Alliance Urges MGH to Save Three Historic West End Buildings
In anticipation of the hospital’s planned expansion, the nonprofit Boston Preservation Alliance is urging Mass General “to be more sensitive to the concerns of the neighborhood” as it moves forward with the project, especially in regard to preserving three historic…
Eliot School Welcomes Back 350 Students
This week marks exactly one year since the COVID-19 pandemic forced the closure of Boston Public Schools but the Eliot School in the North End, which serves students and families in Beacon Hill, the North End and Charlesrtown are looking…
Livingstone Files Bill to Increase Tax Deduction for Childcare
Massachusetts taxpayers could get some additional relief, thanks to Rep. Jay Livingstone, who has filed legislation that would significantly increase the state’s tax deduction for childcare. “Families are struggling throughout the Commonwealth”, Rep. Livingstone said, “and one of those struggles…
March is National Pet Poison Prevention Month
Watching your dog or cat get sick from toxic items or poison is a nightmare for any pet owner. Symptoms of poisoning can be especially traumatic, ranging from seizures and vomiting to nosebleeds and diarrhea. “Nobody wants to see their pets suffer in such a painful way or, worst-case scenario, have a fatal incident. That’s why it’s important…
Beacon Hill Architectural Commission
Beacon Hill Architectural Commission will be holding a zoom meeting on Thursday, March 18 from 5-7 p.m. To join with Google Meet: meet.google.com/xmq-rswk-bbf To join by phone: (US) +1 575-914-2079 (PIN: 258076396) Agenda 1. Design Review APP # 21.0682 BH 27…
Neighborhood Roundup
Hill House 2021 Summer Camp Registration Now Open! Hill House, Inc. located at 127 Mount Vernon S., has officially opened up Summer Camp registration for 2021 campers. Now in its 22nd year, Hill House Camps (Kiddie Kamp for 3-5 year olds…