The Esplanade Association (TEA) joined the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) to sponsor an impromptu snowman contest at the Hatch Shell Oval on the Charles River Esplanade last Tuesday, Feb. 12. Winners received tickets to the July 3 Boston…
Month: February 2013
Charles Street Inn Clears Last Hurdle in Sale
After receiving approval for its proposed change of usage, the Charles Street Inn has cleared the last hurdle in its sale and will close its doors on April 16 to make way for short-term rental units, co-owner Louise Venden said.…
BRA Approves Suffolk University Academic Building for Somerset St.
Last Thursday, the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) board unanimously approved Suffolk University’s plans to move forward with a new campus building at 20 Somerset St. that will feature general-use and science classrooms, a light-filled cafeteria/function space and indoor and outdoor…
BHCA Expresses Concern with Proposed Citywide Arts Festival’s Impact
In a formal letter to event organizers, the Beacon Hill Civic Association (BHCA) board of directors expressed concern with the potential impact on the Boston Common of “Outside the Box” – an inaugural citywide arts festival planned for July 12…
Thank You, Ian
Continuity is the key to success in any endeavor. At Hill House, this principle is all the more important. At a community and non-profit organization, it is often very easy for very good people to leave very quickly. Often, their…
“Outside of the Box”
One only has to look at the Boston Common and know that the health of this fragile resource is still in jeopardy. It was only a few years ago that we heard from members of Friends of the Public Garden,…
The Cold Temperatures
We were spoiled after last week’s balmy temperatures. We agree that the Blizzard of 2013 was not much fun especially if you had to do the snow shoveling, but the temperatures last week were enjoyable. But Sunday and Monday came…
Police Briefs 02-19-2013
Larceny in a Building 02/09/13 – A victim reported that he brought an unknown person back to his Joy Street apartment between 4 and 7 a.m. during the storm. When the victim woke up, the male suspect was gone, along…
The Blizzard of 2013
In the photo the Whitneys, Jordan (left) and Adam get a free ride from their parents Rob and marcy on Charles Street Saturday afternoon.
Green light for Hancock Street apt. conversion
The Beacon Hill Civic Association (BHCA) Zoning and Licensing Committee voted Wednesday not to oppose granting the necessary zoning relief and variances to convert a lodging house at 61 Hancock St. into apartments. David Watson, the applicant and building owner,…