At the start of World War II, President Franklin Roosevelt reportedly said to his aides, “So far, the news is all bad,” referring to the reports from the front in the immediate aftermath of Pearl Harbor when the Japanese were taking…
Month: February 2020
Thanks for the Memories, Mookie,
It is inconceivable to lifelong Red Sox fans such as ourselves that the Sox’ management decided to trade away Mookie Betts to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for a few random players. Mookie not only was an amazing talent…
Guest Op-Ed: Valentine Day Befuddling
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Valentine’s Day is a befuddling time – bewildering, confusing. Flowers that you would buy to give to someone are probably already tripled in price. Our local grocery store sometimes sells a dozen roses for under $30,…
Dressing up the Ducks: Intended Photo Book Would Look at Iconic Public Garden Sculpture in Costume
Mrs. Mallard and her kin always dress their best for a memorable occasion, whether it’s a festive holiday or another championship celebration for a hometown team, and an intended photo book would look back at the Ducks donning some of…
Scampo Donates Dec. Dessert Proceeds to Merwin Memorial Free Clinic for Animals
Scampo in Beacon Hill donated a portion of the proceeds from December desserts sales to the Merwin Memorial Free Clinic for Animals today. The Italian restaurant, located inside the Liberty Hotel, raised $3,000 to go towards this wonderful organization. Scampo…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Collapsible Bin Pilot Program The Collapsible Bin Pilot Program is still on. The BHCA Streets & Sidewalks Committee is working with the City to improve the quality of life on Beacon Hill. Over 20 bins have been delivered to neighbors…
Charles Street Meeting House Completes Six New Office Suites
The Charles Street Meeting House has announced the completion of six new luxury office suites located in the historic church on the corner of Mount Vernon and Charles streets. The building owners recently converted the space, previously owned by architect…
Making Informed Choices about One’s Future
Almost 20 years ago Beacon Hill Village was formed to help older adults in downtown Boston lead vibrant, active and healthy lives while remaining in their own homes and engaging in their neighborhoods and community. Over the years BHV has…
Hill Resident and Siblings Visit Oklahoma to See Historic Mural Painted by Their Mother
A Cedar Lane Way resident and her siblings recently made the pilgrimage to an Oklahoma post office to view a mural their mother painted 80 years ago for the first time. “I’d never seen the mural before, but I have…
Frost Fit Winter Series Returns to the Esplanade
The Frost Fit Winter Series, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, is back this year and bigger than ever with 13 free outdoor fitness classes. The Esplanade Association is partnering with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Lynx Fitness Club, the November Project and…