The pundits have proclaimed that the upcoming Presidential election presents the starkest contrast between the candidates of the major parties in generations. And for once, we agree with the pundits. The gaping chasm separating Democratic President Barack Obama and his…
Police Briefs 10-30-2012
Breaking and Entering – Residence 10/16/12 – A West Cedar Street resident reported unknown person(s) forced her front door open and removed two laptops, two iPods, an iPad, cameras and miscellaneous jewelry between 10 a.m. and 4:40 p.m. Breaking and…
Fourth annual Concierge Stroll
Donna Petro, (left) a BHBA board member, event organizer and vice president of the Beacon Street branch of the Cambridge Trust Company; with Betty Salemme, chef concierge of the Seaport Hotel/World Trade Center during the Fourth annual Concierge Stroll.
Esplanade Association Transforms Dead Tree into Work of Art
Work was completed last week on the new sculpture and landscape project at the Esplanade’s Stoneman Playground, the site of the first project completed by The Esplanade Association (TEA) 11 years ago near the intersection of Hereford Street and Storrow…
Neighborhood Weighs in on Park St. School Expansion Plan
While the Park Street School’s plan to expand into the adjoining single-family home at 124 Chestnut St. met with a largely favorable response at a public meeting last Tuesday, several Beacon Hill Civic Association (BHCA) board members expressed concern that…
Ross Talks on Possible District Shape
With the November 2 deadline for the City Council and Mayor to approve a redistricting plan for Boston looming, Back Bay/Beacon Hill City Councilor Michael Ross said he’s taking a less parochial approach and will support a plan that meets…