The annual gift of an evergreen Christmas tree from Nova Scotia will arrive by police escort at Boston Common on Tuesday, Nov. 21. This year commemorates 100 years of friendship between Nova Scotia and the people of Boston after our…
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Small Wireless Antennas are Causing A Stir in Neighborhoods Across Boston
By Beth Treffeisen Popping up across the city, small antennas attached to streetlights, utility poles, traffic lights and on the sides of buildings are causing some concern among residents who don’t know where they are coming from. In order to…
Appleton Pedestrian Bridge Comes Closer to Completion
By Dan Murphy Construction is one step closer to completion on the $12.5-million Frances “Fanny” Appleton Pedestrian Bridge with the recent installation of a soaring arch over Storrow Drive. “The installation of the elegant arch over Storrow Drive marks an…
Ann Beha,Distinguished Boston Architect and Historic Preservationist, to Speak at BHWF
By Amy Tsurumi It is hard to believe that the Liberty Hotel, a popular Beacon Hill landmark, was once an overcrowded prison facility notorious for its appalling conditions. Its inmate roster included infamous criminals, as well as important political figures…
BHCA Zoning Agenda
The Zoning and Licensing Committee of the Beacon Hill Civic Association will meet on Wednesday, November 8 at 7:00 p.m. at 74 Joy Street. All meetings are open to the public. If you have any questions or comments regarding the…
Halloween 2017 on Beacon Hill
A LITTLE PUMPKIN: Camilla Larsen, dressed as a pumpkin, colors a picture with markers during the annual Hill House Halloween party on Thursday, Oct. 26, at the Firehouse. A range of costumes from the traditional pumpkin to a box of…
Downtown View:Books for Reading and Giving Away
By Karen Cord Taylor Sometimes I read recent books by Boston authors and describe them in this column. The following three books fit the Boston criteria, but vary widely in their subject matter. One of them might be just what…
BHCA Community Corner
by Suzanne Besser, BHCA President Joy Street trees saved The Parks Department agreed that the trees should stay and denied the petition. The contractor has been asked to install protective fencing around the trees to prevent damage during the work.…
An Evening at 74 Planned for November 9
By Suzanne Besser On Thursday, November 9, a special Evening at 74 will celebrate music, performance, artisan food, bits of Beacon Hill history and the sense of community. On that night, the Beacon Hill Civic Association is collaborating with local…
Councilor-at-Large Michael Flaherty Calls for Public Hearing on Lack of Public Process Regarding Siting of Antenna Devices
Boston City Councilor At-Large Michael Flaherty has called for a public hearing to discuss the siting and impacts of telecommunications-based infrastructure upgrades that are taking place across Boston. The hearing comes in response to concerns raised by constituents, from various…