Month: September 2019
Never Be Forgotten: Mayor Proclaims Mary Ann Vincent Day In Honor of Famed Thespian and Humanitarian
Mayor Martin J. Walsh proclaimed Sept. 18 Mary Ann Vincent Day in honor of the 19th-centrury actress who is the namesake of the Vincent Club, a Boston-based, self-described “women’s organization dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of women,” as well…
New App Facilitates Access to Election Information
Voters in Tuesday’s Primary have another way to inform their choices at the ballot box, thank to a new app that aims to allow easier access to election information, as well as provide insight into the candidates’ views on major…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Beacon Hill Community Grant Application Period Extended to October 31st In 2019, the Beacon Hill Civic Association (“BHCA”) decided that a special purpose fund – the Beacon Hill Community Fund (“Community Fund”) – should be created within the BHCA for…
Guide to Private Schools: Special Section
Preschool Beacon Hill Nursery School 74 Joy Street Boston, MA 02114 617-227-0822 www.bhns.net Beacon Hill Nursery School was founded in 1955 and has been a vital part of the downtown community since its inception with a consistent commitment to high…
Councilor Wu Applauds Creative Repurposing of Public Space for ‘Open Charles Street’ Event
In anticipation the inaugural “Open Charles Street,” which will close the street to vehicular traffic and transform it into a pedestrian-only walkway on Sunday, Sept. 22, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. to coincide with the Beacon Hill Civic Association’s…
Eliot Innovation School Unveils New Building for 2019 School Term
At one time it was the headquarters of Mitt Romney’s failed presidential run, and after that a high-end furniture store, but this year the building abutting the North Washington Street Bridge has become the hopes and dreams of hundreds of…
North Washington Street Bridge (Charlestown Bridge) Construction Look-Ahead:
Travel Impacts •Inbound: One of two lanes open and all turn movements available from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on some weekdays. •Outbound: One of two lanes open and all turn movements available from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. on some weekdays.…
Councilors Edwards and Flynn Endorse Kenzie Bok for the District 8 Seat
District 1 City Councilor Lydia Edwards and District 2 City Councilor Ed Flynn today endorsed Kenzie Bok for the District 8 seat on the Boston City Council. Both councilors cited Bok’s commitment to fighting for an affordable Boston for all…
Flaherty Announces ‘CPA In The City’ A Community Engagement Initiative
Boston City Councilor At-Large Michael F. Flaherty has announced “CPA in the City” – a community engagement initiative to raise awareness of the 91 community preservation projects that have been recommended since Boston’s adoption of the Community Preservation Act (CPA)…