Living in a Historic District – a Guide for Beacon Hill Homeowners What is the difference between the Beacon Hill Architectural Commission and the Beacon Hill Civic Association? The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission (BHAC) is a division of the City…
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District 8 City Council Hopefuls Face off at Candidates’ Forum
Two weeks ahead of the Nov. 5 Boston municipal election, two hopefuls vying for the District 8 city council seat squared off during a wide-ranging candidates’ forum Tuesday, Oct. 22, at Fisher College. Kenzie Bok, an affordable housing advocate, community…
New Documentary Looks Back at Nation’s Deadliest Nightclub Fire
A new documentary looks back at what remains the deadliest nightclub fire in U.S. history, as well as one of the most tragic chapters in the history of the City of Boston. Written by Zachary Graves-Miller and Paul R. Miller…
Storybook Ball Raises Over $2 Million for MGHfC
MassGeneral Hospital for Children (MGHfC) traveled “to infinity and beyond” and raised over $2 million on October 19, celebrating its 20th year of supporting pediatric health via its premier event, Storybook Ball! Jennifer and Mark Dolins of Chestnut Hill and…
City Council Candidate Jennifer Nassour Will Appear First on the Ballot for District 8 Voters
Jennifer Nassour is excited to share with voters that she will appear first on the ballot for District 8 City Councilor on Tuesday, November 5. With just days until the general election for Boston City Council, Jennifer has been hard…
Neighborhood Roundup
Kids’ Halloween Party at Hill House Hill House, Inc., located at 127 Mount Vernon St., is sponsoring its free annual Kids’ Halloween Party on Thursday, Oct. 31, from 3-5 p.m. Come for trick-or-treat bag making and other spooky arts-and-crafts, as…
Dads and Donuts
Cobblestone Convenience Proprietor Clashes With BHAC
After failing to reach what she deemed to be an amicable solution over a signage violation with the Beacon Hill Architectural Commission, the proprietor of a neighborhood convenience store expressed her frustration with the ruling during the commission’s Oct. 7…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Upcoming BHCA Events October and November are busy months for the BHCA as we get ready for the holidays. Mark your calendars and join us at these special community activities! Halloween on the Hill, Thursday, October 31st, 4:30-7:30 pm We…
Shaw 54th Regiment Memorial to Undergo Six Month Restoration Next Spring
The historic Shaw 54th Regiment Memorial, which was given to Boston in 1897, is set to undergo a $2.8 million restoration, after learning in 2015 that water has penetrated into the memorial’s brick core, deteriorating the foundation. The City of…