Beacon Hill Beat From Boston Police Area A-1 Larceny From a Building 07/02/19 – A victim reported his wallet was stolen from a Warrenton Street establishment some time between 1 a.m. and 2 p.m. The victim stated he believes he…
Month: July 2019
Make the Most of Summer
Our Independent Newspaper Group founding publisher, Andrew P. Quigley, who lived an extraordinary life, used to say, “When you look back on your life, you realize that all you really have is a lot of memories.” What brings these words…
Congratulations, U.S. Women’s Soccer
Every now and then the accomplishments of an individual athlete or team will transcend whatever it is that they have achieved in the world of sports. Prime examples include the late Muhammad Ali and the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team. …
Guest Op-Ed : How We’re Working to Ensure the Boston Police Department Reflects and Serves Our Neighborhoods
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh Last month, we welcomed the Boston Police Academy’s newest recruits. These men and women had spent the last six months learning to serve and protect the people of Boston with the highest standards of excellence…
Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular Returns to the Esplanade July 4
One of the most anticipated annual traditions in the City of Boston returns Thursday, July 4, when the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular comes to the DCR Hatch Shell on the Charles River Esplanade. This spring, the Boston Pops, affectionately known…
Livingstone Co-Sponsors Bill to Increase Access to Early Voting
State Rep. Jay Livingstone, who is co-sponsoring a bill to increase access to early voting for all elections, first learned of its necessity in November of 2012 – one year before he assumed office – when he was working on…
Women’s Suffrage Centennial Event Celebrates the Past, But There’s ‘Still a Long Way To Go’
On June 25, 1919, The 19th Amendment was ratified by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, giving women the right to vote for the first time in the country’s history. One hundred years later to the date, the Women’s Suffrage Celebration Coalition…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Neighborhood Services Committees – the BHCA working for you! Streets & Sidewalks The Streets and Sidewalks Committee had another busy and productive year working with State Representatives and the Boston City Council regarding legislation of the numerous Airbnb establishments on…
West End Branch Boston Public Library
The Friends of the West End Branch of the Boston Public Library hosted a Meshugenah Hat Company tea party on June 6, at the West End Branch of the Boston Public Library. The Meshugenah Hat Company’s founders, Marcia and Carla…
Fire Officials Urge the Public to Leave the Fireworks to the Professionals
“Last year, several people lost fingers and suffered serious burns lighting off illegal fireworks in Massachusetts,” said State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey. “Thirty-four firefighters were injured when an errant firework ignited a six-family building. Have a fun but safe…