Small Business Saturday, coming Nov. 24, is the perfect opportunity to get started on your holiday shopping while supporting the neighborhood’s unique mix of retailers. “As far as the Beacon Hill Business Association is concerned, every day is ‘Small Business…
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Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
BHCA Gives Testimony at the Boston Freedom Rally Hearing, Docket #1421 The Beacon Hill Civic Association attended the hearing sponsored by Councilors Josh Zakim and Ed Flynn held last Wednesday and presided over by Committee Chair Matt O’Malley at…
Planning Begins for Spring 2019 Green and White Ball
On Tuesday, Nov. 13, the Friends of the Public Garden (FOPG) gathered at Marc Hall Design in the South End to celebrate the commencement of the planning for its spring gala, the Green and White Ball, which will take place…
Walsh to Light Common Christmas Tree on Nov 29
Mayor Martin J. Walsh and The Honourable Karen Casey, Deputy Premier of Nova Scotia, will celebrate the 77th Annual Tree Lighting on Boston Common on Thursday, November 29, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The celebration is presented by the…
Martin Richard Foundation Seeking Ideas
The Martin Richard Foundation is calling on young people ages 5-22 to submit their ideas for bringing their communities together in service with projects that promote peace, justice and kindness. Through the Foundation’s Bridge Builder Program, up to 30 applicants…
City Council Holds Hearing to Discuss Freedom Rally’s Future
The City Council held an at-times contentious hearing to discuss the future of the Boston Freedom Rally – the event, formerly known as “Hempfest,” held each year on the Boston Common to promote marijuana legalization and advocacy – on Wednesday,…
Bridburg Shares Her Story of Creating a Community for Writers at the BHWF
On Tuesday, Nov. 13, members of the Beacon Hill Women’s Forum (BHWF) gathered at the Hampshire House to hear from Eve Bridburg, founder of local literary powerhouse organization GrubStreet. The evening opened with remarks from Neighborhood Narrative speaker Katherine Hudson…
Keeping an Eye on Beacon Hill
This owl has been spotted in Beacon Hill area. It seems to like Brimmer Street the most.
Ban on Thin Plastic Bags Begins Dec 14
Boston residents will have to say good-bye to flimsy plastic bags starting in just a few weeks. Last December, Mayor Martin Walsh signed an ordinance to ban single-use plastic bags in the city, which goes into effect on December 14.…
Beacon Hill Voters Support Gov Baker in Midterms
Unlike voters citywide who narrowly favored Democrat Jay Gonzales, Beacon Hill showed its support for Gov. Charlie Baker in the Nov. 6 midterm election. According to the city’s unofficial results, 64 percent of voters in Ward 3, Precinct 6 and…