Everyone knows the Longfellow Bridge is being rebuilt. It is scheduled for completion in late 2016. But other bridges across the Charles and other waterways are also undergoing changes. Here’s an update of what is happening, starting with the bridge…
Downtown View: This is a Column of Sidewalk Pictures
I want to show you what a good job the City of Boston’s Public Works Department can do. I learned this several years ago when I was a member of a committee that worked to improve Cambridge Street. City employee…
BHAC Determinations
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission met on Thursday, September 18. The following determinations were made: APPROVED WITH PROVISIONS Application 15.366 BH Putnam Avenue Applicant: Lawrence Hayden (property manager): Replace gate at West Cedar Street outlet of Putnam Ave APPROVED Application…
Letter to the Editor
Reader says ‘no’ to Question 2 It is my hope that all Beacon Hill residents are taking a close look at Question 2,which will appear on this November’s ballot. The referendum seeks to add 5-cent deposits to countless additional…
Civic Association Proceeds with Litigation Against City over Hill Sidewalk Curb-cuts
After failing to reach a compromise on bringing the neighborhood’s sidewalks into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Beacon Hill Civic Association (BHCA) announced last week that it would proceed with litigation against the city over the ongoing…
Suffolk University to Launch Free Online Course on City’s Rich History
When Suffolk University launches its first free online course entitled “History of Boston” next month, participants worldwide can take a virtual tour of the “Hub,” visiting significant landmarks and meeting the noteworthy people that help define the character of the…