Area A-1 saw a 1-pecent decrease in violent and property crimes in 2018, compared with the previous year. According to Boston Police, 2,573 incidents of Part One crime were reported between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31 in the area, which…
Month: January 2019
Real-Life Grinch Makes Off with Toys from Myrtle Street Playground
When Patricia Kendall went to retrieve the remaining letters to Santa from neighborhood children on Dec. 22 from the “North Pole” mailbox at the Myrtle Street Playground, she was in for an unwelcome holiday surprise. “All the toys were gone…and…
Race for District 8 City Council Underway; 2 New Candidates So Far
The race for District 8 City Council is on, with two candidates running against incumbent Councilor Josh Zakim, who has held the office since 2014. Kristen Mobilia, who ran against Zakim in the 2017 election, and political newcomer Hélène Vincent…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Health Care in the Streets: Lessons from Three Decades of Caring for Boston’s Rough Sleepers – Jan. 17, at the BHCA The Beacon Hill Civic Association is very pleased to have Dr. Jim O’Connell speak at the Beacon Hill Civic…
Neighborhood Roundup
King’s Chapel’s Tuesday Recitals King’s Chapel, 58 Tremont St., presents its Tuesday Recitals. Admission is by suggested donation of $5 per person; the donations are given to the performing musicians. Programs begin at 12:15 p.m. and last approximately 35 minutes;…
Helen Bender Elected to Life-Time Membership in the WECA
The West End Civic Association (WECA) added sparkle to their holiday party by electing Helen Bender, Librarian, West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, to life-time membership in WECA, “without any obligation to pay dues – or attend meetings!”…
The Martin Richard Foundation Challenges Young People to Bring Their Communities Together in Service
The Martin Richard Foundation is calling on young people ages 5-22 to submit their ideas for bringing their communities together in service with projects that promote peace, justice and kindness. Through the Foundation’s Bridge Builder Program, up to 30 applicants…
Beacon Hill Architectural Commission Agenda
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, Jan. 17, at 5 p.m. at Boston City Hall – Piemonte Room (5th Floor). Subject of the hearing will be applications for Certificates of Appropriateness on the agenda…
Police Briefs 01-08-2019
Beacon Hill Beat From Boston Police Area A-1 Larceny from a Building 12/27/18 – A victim reported he returned to his Joy St. apartment after walking his dog at about 10:11 p.m., when he noticed an unknown male suspect leaving…
Letter to the Editor
Lift the ban Dear Editor: Like several dozen towns and cities, Boston has enacted a ban on plastic shopping bags. The ban went into effect on Dec. 14. I am surprised that the “progressives” that run the council didn’t enact…