By Dan Murphy On Jan. 12, Bernard “Bernie” O’Rourke stepped down from his role as superintendent of the Boston Police’s Bureau of Field Services, ending a career with the department that spanned exactly 39 years. On Feb. 4, more than…
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New Award to be given at Boston’s Museum of African American History
Boston’s Museum of African American History announced the creation of an award, which will honor non-fiction literature celebrating African American history and culture. The first Museum of African American History (MAAH) Stone Book Award, which includes a $25,000 prize, will…
LaMattina says Farewell in Speech before the Council:Councilor Sal LaMattina Represented the North Slope of Beacon Hill for Many Years and Was the Current Councilor for the North End, East Boston, and Charlestown.
By John Lynds On Dec. 13. after eleven and half years as District 1 City Council, and a thirty year career as a public servant for the City of Boston, Councilor Sal LaMattina addressed his colleagues in the Council Chambers…
BPS Decides Not to Change School Start Times
By John Lynds In a letter to Boston Public School (BPS) families, BPS Superintendent Tommy Chang announced that the school department would not implement the proposed change to school start times. BPS held meetings where parents aired their grievances over…
Advent Students Decorate Lamp Posts
Graeme, Lucas, and Amir decorating a lamp post across the street from the Church of the Advent.
Advent School Winter Concert
The Advent School celebrated the beauty of nature during an Annual Winter Concert on December 15, at The Church of the Advent. Pictured, ECC students singing, “Itty-Bitty Birdie.”
Heritage Night
The West End Museum held its First Annual Heritage Night on December 5 to recognize the more than 20 ethnic groups that lived in the old West End. Pictures is original West Ender, Joe McDonald, member of the West End…
Teaming Up to Shed Light on Cambridge St Recess
By Dan Murphy A once-darkened recess on Cambridge Street is looking a lot brighter and less daunting to passersby, thanks to a concerted effort involving a neighbor, the city and a responsive landlord. Last summer, John Corey, a member of…
Boston City Council Appoints Four Members to Guide Community Preservation Act Funds
By Beth Treffeisen The Boston City Council voted to elect four members to the Community Preservation Committee (CPA) who will work to allocate funds collected from the Community Preservation Act at a hearing on December 13. In November 2016, Boston…
BHCA Community Corner
By Suzanne Besser, BHCA President BHCA asks for community support By now Beacon Hill Civic Association members and friends should have received packets of information about the Annual Appeal in the mail. Donations received during this Appeal provide vital funding…