recommended that several projects in Beacon Hill and across the city, totaling more than $34 million, be included in the fall funding round for the Community Preservation Act (CPA). The last hurdle in the process was a vote by the…
Month: March 2019
Police Briefs 03-14-2019
Beacon Hill Beat Larceny from a Building 02/25/19 – A Charles Street coffee shop reported an unknown male suspect entered the store at about 5:45 p.m. and asked an employee for a glass of water. The suspect then drank the…
Guest Op-ed Lenten Letter: Summit to Protect Children and Minors Was Powerful
By Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap. As we begin the holy season of Lent, this annual time of prayer, fasting and almsgiving affords us the opportunity to be renewed by God’s love and mercy as we recommit ourselves to…
Hands-free Driving Makes Sense
Recent statistics indicate that the single-biggest cause of motor vehicle accidents these days can be attributed generally to what is known as “distracted driving.” According to some reports, more Americans now are killed on our roads because of distracted driving…
Black Sea Hotel Trio to Perform Locally March 28
Black Sea Hotel – a dynamic a cappella trio who draw from the rich tradition of Balkan folk songs – will perform on Thursday, March 28, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Beacon Hill Friends House at 6 Chestnut…
Proposed ‘T’ Hikes Meet with Outcry from Commuters, Elected Officials
A roomful of commuters and elected officials roundly rejected proposed MBTA fare hikes during a public meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 27, at the State Transportation Building in Boston. Steve Poftak, general manager of the MBTA, outlined the increases, which would…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
THE HAZARDS OF DOG WASTE Every time it rains, the potential exists for thousands of pounds of pet waste to wash down storm drains and into streams, rivers and lakes. If not disposed of properly, pet waste flows directly into…
The Buzz: A Monthly Column on Being Well from the Beacon Hill Garden Club. How to Compost in Boston
The winter greens in your window box have faded to tan. Now what? Head over to Charles St. Supply and load up on large paper bags. Stuff organic material (no plastic or other non-biodegradable items) into the bag. The city…
Beacon Hill Village Presents a Talk on Exercise to Maintain Mobility and Prevent Disease
A special program about the importance of exercise to senior citizens will be held on Tuesday, March 19. from 3 – 4 p.m. at the Central Library in Copley Square, Commonwealth Salon, McKim Building, 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116…
Boston Children’s School Private Playground Offers Kids Quiet Respite from City Life
With spring rapidly approaching, students at the Boston Children’s School at Charles River Park are eagerly awaiting returning to its private playground on a more regular basis. More than five years ago, Bob and Judy Langer, the school’s executive and…