Community Invited to Nominate Candidates for 21st annual Beacon Award As part of its Diamond Jubilee Year (1922-1997), the Beacon Hill Civic Association instituted an annual community award to honor those people and groups deserving of particular recognition for their…
Month: March 2018
Cambridge Trust Co to Showcase Local Artist
The Cambridge Trust Company’s Beacon Hill branch at 65 Beacon St. is showcasing “Water Works,” a collection of oil/cold encaustic paintings by Boston resident and fine artist Walter Baranowski, as part of its ongoing commitment to support and celebrate the…
Mayor’s Cup Street Hockey Tournament Coming April 17-19
Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will host the 2018 Mayor’s Cup Street Hockey Tournament in partnership with the Boston Bruins on April 17, 18, and 19 during the April public school vacation week. “Every…
Charlesgate Alliance Moves Forward with Plan to Reclaim Forgotten City Neighborhood
The Charlesgate Alliance is energized and optimistic as the spring equinox approaches, according to a press release from the group established with the goal of piecing back together a forgotten Boston neighborhood that abuts the Back Bay and Fenway and…
Stop Child Predators Looks to Strengthen:Mayor Walsh’s Short-Term Rental Ordinance
Stop Child Predators, a nonprofit organization that combats the sexual exploitation of children and protects victims nationally, is asking Boston City Councilors to help strengthen Mayor Martin Walsh’s short-term rental ordinance by removing provisions that allow for commercial investors. The…
Registration Now Open for All Girls Sports Festival
Mayor Martin J. Walsh, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, and Boston Centers for Youth & Families invite girls from throughout the city to spend their April school vacation at the All Girls Sports Festival in Roxbury. The free four-day…
BHV to Discuss Protecting Against Scams, Financial Fraud, and Identity Theft
Join Beacon Hill Village in collaboration with AARP for a discussion on how to spot and avoid financial fraud and identity theft so you can protect yourself and your family on Thursday, April 26. Learn what steps to take to keep your computer…
Police Briefs 03-20-2018
Beacon Hill Beat Larceny from a Building 02/26/18 – At around 9:58 p.m., officers responded to a Park Plaza restauraånt for a stolen property report. The hostess said she was giving food to a male suspect who then stole her…
How Summer Jobs Make a Difference
If you asked anyone working today, I bet they can remember their first summer job. It might have been flipping burgers, lifeguarding at the community pool, or helping kids as a camp counselor. Growing up, everyone in my neighborhood had…
Letters to the Editor
Making a case for the 100-percent Renewable Energy Bill Dear Editor: I am writing to echo the sentiments of the author of the opinion piece “Is this the new normal” (March 10, 2018) and highlight an important piece of legislation…