The Beacon Hill Garden Club and the Peter Faneuil House/Joy Street Residences have formed a partnership to improve the tree canopy and gardens along Joy and South Russell streets. Beacon Hill Garden Club members created the garden as a gift…
Month: November 2019
Community Speaks Out About Short-Term Rental Enforcement
The Boston City Council held a hearing regarding updates on the implementation of the Short-Term Rental Ordinance on November 14. Sponsored by Councilors Ed Flynn, Lydia Edwards, and Michelle Wu, the hearing provided information about the ordinance as well as…
City Council Holds Hearing on Pedestrian Safety
The Boston City Council held a hearing regarding pedestrian safety on Nov. 18. Sponsored by Councilor Ed Flynn, the hearing was focused on pedestrian safety and Vision Zero, which is a plan to reach zero serious or fatal crashes. The…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Upcoming BHCA Events First Monday Meet & Greet – Monday, December 2nd, 6-8pm, 75 Chestnut Street First Friday Coffee Hour – Friday, December 6th, 8-9am, BHCA, 74 Joy Street Holiday Decorating Come with friends and neighbors to the Otis House,…
Braving the Cold in Support of Women’s Lunch Place
While Wednesday, Nov. 13, might have set a record for the coldest temperature on that date in Boston’s history, the elements couldn’t deter an ample crowd from turning out to support the Women’s Lunch Place at a fundraiser for the…
North Washington Street Bridge (Charlestown Bridge) Construction Look-Ahead:
Travel Impacts •N. Washington Street Inbound: Off-peak daytime lane reductions will continue across the bridge to Keany Square. One of two lanes and all turn movements will be available from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. on weekdays and overnight on 11/26. •N. Washington…
Team Esplanade Members to Run Boston Marathon in Support of Park
With its riverfront pathways and footbridges, the Charles River Esplanade provides the ideal training ground for those preparing to run in the 124th Boston Marathon on Monday, April 20 of next year, and for the second consecutive year, 15 members…
Cranberries: Authentically American Treat on the Turkey Table Since 1621
It’s the only red thing on the table at Thanksgiving, but the superfruit that is authentically American has a lot more going for it than it’s bright red color on Thanksgiving. Cranberries are a great resource for New England, and…
Walsh to Light Common Christmas Tree
Mayor Martin J. Walsh and guests from the Province of Nova Scotia will celebrate the 78th Annual Tree Lighting on Boston Common on Thursday, December 5, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The celebration is presented by the Boston Parks…
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;…