As part of the Diamond Jubilee Year (1922-1997), The Beacon Hill Civic Association instituted an annual Beacon Award to honor those people or groups deserving of particular recognition for significant and sustained contribution to the Beacon Hill community. Such a…
A Kitchen for the Whole Family
by Suzanne Besser When they were house hunting several years ago, a young couple living on Charles Street knew exactly what they were looking for. It took them a year to find it. And when they did, they remodeled it…
Downtown View:Gobsmacked by the English Language
By Karen Cord Taylor “Gobsmacked” came to America at just the right time. We needed a word that called to mind being unexpectedly socked in the head with a fistful of some disgusting, muddy substance. It’s what most of us…
Livingstone Endorsed by Environmental Groups
Rep. Jay Livingstone, a Boston legislator running to fill Senator Anthony Petruccelli’s vacated senate seat, has been endorsed by the Environmental League of Massachusetts and Massachusetts Voters for Animals. This announcement follows recent endorsements from a large group of unions…
Police Briefs 03-29-2016
From Boston Police Area A-1 Larceny from Motor Vehicle 03/19/16 A victim reported he parked his 2010 Land Rover at Charles and Beacon streets at 11 p.m. on March 18, and when he returned at 5:50 p.m. the next day,…
Five Simple Habits to Help Our Children Thrive
By Ron Ferguson, Jeff Howard and Mayor Martin J. Walsh Did you know that 80% of a child’s brain development occurs during the first three years of life? That fact presents a challenge: it means we can’t wait for schools…