Unarmed Robbery 02/04/14 – At around 10 p.m., a female victim reported while she was walking on Pinckney Street, an unknown male suspect came up from behind her and grabbed her Apple iPhone. Incidents Feb. 4 20 Pinckney St. –…
Month: February 2014
DCR to Explore Reopening of Lee Pool
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has affirmed its willingness to reopen the Lee Memorial Wading Pool on the Charles River Esplanade, but more than 15 years after the facility’s closure, the timeline for this remains uncertain. “DCR has…
Celebrity Snowman
Last week’s snow brought out the artist in some neighbors. This giant snowman and his tiny companions became Boston’s latest celebrities. Tourists and locals took turns posing while he smiled patiently for the cameras.
‘Beautify Beacon Hill’ Winter Winners Named
‘The Beacon Hill Civic Association, the Beacon Hill Garden Club and The Beacon Hill Times would like to thank all those who submitted pictures to the “Beautify Beacon Hill Awards” – Winter Session. The submissions demonstrated the exemplary effort many…
Ward 5 Democratic Committee Elects Delegates for State Convention
The Boston Ward 5 Democratic Committee held a caucus at the Community Church of Boston on Saturday to elect delegates to represent Democrats in the ward at the 2014 Massachusetts State Democratic Convention, scheduled for June 13 and 14 in…
Police Briefs 02-11-2014
Larceny – Shoplifting 01/29/14 – At approximately 1:03 p.m., a male suspect was arrested for shoplifting four bottles of Tide detergent from a Charles Street pharmacy. Incidents Jan. 28 Charles Street – Auto Theft Jan. 29 155 Charles St. –…
Girl Scout Cookie Sale
Members of Junior Girl Scout Troop 65321 were selling Girl Scout cookies recently in front of Starbucks at the corner of Beacon and Charles Streets. Shown from left are Grace Sanborn, Gwendolyn Tuckett, Holly Sullivan, Ciara King, Georgia Brucato and…
Dust off Your Skates and Head to the Frog Pond
National Hockey League hopefuls and novice skaters alike are invited to the second annual “Young Friends on Ice” on the Boston Common’s Frog Pond on Wednesday, Feb. 26, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The event, sponsored by the Young Friends…
Comments Sought on Government Ctr. Garage
The state is accepting public comments on the proposed redevelopment of the Government Center Garage until Friday, Feb. 7. Boston-based developer HYM Investment Group LLC intends to raze major portions of the existing 11-story garage to clear the way for…
Nominations Sought for BHCA Board
The Nominating Committee of the Beacon Hill Civic Association (BHCA) is currently considering nominations to fill openings for new Board members to be elected at the annual meeting in May 2014. In particular, BHCA is seeking candidates with interest and…