Month: July 2019
BHCA Gathering
BHAC Approves Application to Change Starbucks Signage
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission unanimously approved an application to replace the blade and storefront signage at Starbucks’ 123 Pinckney St. location to reflect the company’s trademark white-and-green colors with minor provisos during its July 18 public hearing at City…
Tom Brady-Inspired Fitness Facility to Open in Back Bay
A new place to work out is coming to the Back Bay, replacing the closed Boston Sports Club. The TB12 Sports Therapy Center, created by New England Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady, will have a soft opening at 699 Boylston St.…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
New Trash Collection Services As we know, the City of Boston has hired Capital Waste Services to perform trash pick-ups throughout the city for the next five years. We invite your feedback as to the new hour and as to…
Local Students Receive Academic Achievements
Murphy Graduates From Bryant Bryant University’s Class of 2019 celebrated the 156th Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 18. Benjamin Murphy of Beacon Hill, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in International Business degree in IB: Global Supply Chain Management. Murphy…
Neighborhood Roundup
Summer activities at the Myrtle Street Playground The Friends of the Myrtle Street Playground and Summer Horizons present summer programming on Thursday from 4 to 5 p.m. at the playground, including Popsicles & Sprinklers” on July 25; the Color Me…
Police Briefs 07-24-2019
Beacon Hill Beat Trespassing 07/19/19 – Officers responded to a Joy Street building at around 5:15 p.m. for a report of two male trespassers there. A male suspect, who appeared intoxicated, attempted to leave the area with an open container of…
Overuse of Antibiotics Threatens All of Us
The discovery and widespread use of antibiotics in the middle of the last century ranks as one of the greatest achievements of modern science. Until the 20th century, infections that we now consider straightforward to treat – such as pneumonia…
Letters to the Editor : Our Support Is Resolute
To the Editor: U.S. Congresswoman Ayanna S. Pressley 7th District of Massachusetts 1108 Longworth HOB Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congresswoman Pressley: As you know-we’ve had the honor of your presence at our meetings-the Boston Ward 5 Democratic Committee advocates for…