In 1818 the “Messiah” had its first full performance in Boston. Also, in that year, the Boston Society of the New Jerusalem/Church on the Hill was founded. You are invited to join us as we celebrate our 201st year on…
Month: November 2019
Councilor-Elect Bok Prepared to Tackle District 8 Issues
Boston City Councilor-elect Kenzie Bok celebrated her victory over Jennifer Nassour in last week’s election, and said she’s now ready to get to work. Bok finished the race with 70 percent of the vote in District 8, winning every precinct…
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;…
Police Briefs 11-14-2019
Beacon Hill Beat Larceny – Shoplifting 11/03/19 – At around 12:23 p.m., a Charles Street pharmacy reported a male suspect was caught after the fact on video footage stealing items from store shelves. The suspect fled on foot.
The Climate Scientists Have Been Wrong All Along
For the better part of three decades, the vast majority of scientists — including those hired by the petroleum industry — have warned the world that climate change is occurring principally because of carbon emissions from our addiction to fossil…
Guest Op-Ed: Encouraging Lifelong Learning by Eliminating Late Fees for Youth at Our Public Libraries
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh In the City of Boston, we believe every child deserves an equal opportunity to succeed. We’re investing more than ever in our public schools, building out universal pre-kindergarten, providing free community college, helping students experiencing…
Hill House Kids’ Halloween Party
Kenzie Bok Triumphs in District 8 City Council Race
Kenzie Bok claimed victory in the Nov. 5 municipal election for the District 8 city council seat. According to the City’s unofficial election results, Bok, an affordable housing advocate, community leader and former chair of the Boston Ward 5 Democratic…
Tzurit Or, Founder of Tatte Bakery & Café, to Speak to the Beacon Hill Women’s Forum
By Linda Calandra The Beacon Hill Women’s Forum (BHWF) will host their monthly forum starting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the Hampshire House. With this time of year popular for baking holiday treats, attendees will enjoy a…
Proposed Legislation Calls Future of Owl’s Nest into Question
The Owl’s Nest – the beer garden that Everett’s Night Shift Brewing operates on the Charles River Esplanade – just wrapped up a second successful season last week, but its future could now hinge on proposed legislation that would put…