The City of Boston needs to fill a vacancy on its Conservation Commission by mayoral appointment. The ConComm is responsible for protecting wetlands and related natural resources in Boston. The only formal requirement for a conservation commissioner is residence in…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
By Suzanne Besser, president Why Support the BHCA? Year after year, the Beacon Hill Civic Association turns to the community, asking contributions to its Annual Appeal. So, why support the non profit organization? Take a look outside and you’ll find…
Affordable Housing is Coming to the Heart of Downtown Boston
By Beth Treffeisen In a whirl of excitement, members of the community and elected officials gathered together in celebration of the groundbreaking ceremony of “The Union”, which will included 46 units of affordable housing at 48 Boylston Street last week.…
The New Hot Address in Town is One Dalton:Campion and Company to be Exclusive Marketing Agent
By Beth Treffeisen Tucked behind the Christian Science Center and the Prudential Center in the Back Bay, a concrete outline of a tower is starting to grow into what will become One Dalton, a Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences.…
Walsh Files Ordinance to Regulate Short-Term Rentals
Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced on Monday that he filed a citywide ordinance establishing guidelines and regulations to better track and regulate short-term rentals in the City of Boston. As a new global industry that has a strong presence in…
Police Briefs 01-23-2018
Beacon Hill Beat From Boston Police Area A-1 Larceny from Building 01/09/18 – At around 3:15 p.m., a Stuart Street car rental agency reported a surveillance video showing a male suspect go around the counter and into a cabinet while…