By Melissa Martin, Ph.D. “International trophy hunting is a multinational, multimillion-dollar industry practiced throughout the world. Trophy hunting is broadly defined as the killing of animals for recreation with the purpose of collecting trophies such as horns, antlers, skulls, skins,…
Month: February 2020
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Appreciation: Robert L. Beal, Real Estate Titan and Philanthropist, Dies at 78
Robert L. Beal of Boston, age 78, passed away Sunday, Feb. 9. The former president of The Beal Companies and subsequently Related Beal, Robert devoted his heart and soul to his family, his work, and the City of Boston, and…
Hill Talk: Dr. Marc Lamont Hill Ponders Race, Politics And Criminal Reform During Far-Ranging Discussion
Award-winning author and former CNN political commentator Dr. Marc Lamont Hill mused on race, politics and criminal reform during a far-ranging discussion Friday at Northeastern University’s Blackman Auditorium. “I firmly believe this generation of young people has all the tools…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
A Great Celebration of Community! The Four Seasons Boston ballroom was full of love last Saturday night when over 200 neighbors came together to “Celebrate Community” at the Beacon Hill Gala. Honorary Co-Chairs Cassie and Jack Gurnon symbolize to so…
City Cracking Down on Illegal Signage in Historic District
In response to a proliferation of illegal signage throughout the Beacon Hill Historic District, the city has begun cracking down on this unsightly advertising ploy. According to Section 1, “Sight Guidelines,” of the Beacon Hill Architectural Guidelines, “exterior walls may…
‘Heart Mom’ Steps Up: Bay Village Resident Turns Anguish Into Activism by Supporting Heart Research
Bay Villager Melissa Alexander was beyond devastated six years ago when she discovered during a midterm screening her unborn child had a heart defect, but the expectant mother soon learned this type of congenital disorder was much more common than…
Beacon Hill Architectural Commission
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission will hold a public hearing on Feb. 20 at 5 p.m. at the Boston City Hall, Piemonte Room, fifth floor. The following will be discussed: Subject of the hearing will be applications for Certificates of…
Neighborhood Roundup
Hill House Presents Free Kids’ Valentine’s Day Party Hill House, Inc. located at 127 Mount Vernon St., will host its annual, free kids’ Valentine’s Day Party on Thursday, Feb. 13, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the main assembly room of…
Police Briefs 02-13-2020
Beacon Hill Beat Breaking and Entering – Motor Vehicle 02/02/20 – A victim reported his Land Rover Discovery was broken into at Chestnut Street and Mugar Way at around 2:45 p.m. The rear passenger’s side window was broken during the…