A familiar face in the neighborhood has joined the staff of Luxor Hair Studio on Charles Street. West Cedar Street resident Jennifer Rose is a Boston native and the newest stylist at the salon, following an extensive career working on…
Month: October 2020
Beacon Hill Art Walk, a Two-Day Online Art Sale
By Marianne Salza The Beacon Hill Art Walk is normally held on the first week in June, when the streets, alleys, and courtyards of the North Slope are bustling with artists and patrons. This year, due to the pandemic, the…
Six Charles Street Restaurants Collaborate for ‘Take Out Tuesdays’
Due to COVID-19 and the ongoing threat of the pandemic, 2020 has been a difficult and challenging year for everyone on Beacon Hill. With rules, regulations and safety precautions changing constantly, it’s no wonder neighborhood residents are still skittish when…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Beacon Hill Civic Association now accepting grant applications for projects and programs seeking funding from the Beacon Hill Community Fund Contact: Patricia Tully Executive Director [email protected] The Beacon Hill Civic Association announces that the Beacon Hill Community Fund (“Community Fund”)…
COVID-19 Update for Beacon Hill; Boston Enters ‘Red’ Category on State Map
The COVID-19 infection rate in Beacon Hill and surrounding neighborhoods increased 3.2 percent in one week according to the latest city statistics. According to the latest data released by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) on Friday Beacon Hill, as…
New book Uses Hill as Backdrop
When Beacon Hill kids (and their parents) sit down to read “Dream Wizard: Escapes!!” – the second in a series of children’s books by a former neighborhood resident – they will undoubtedly recognize many places in their backyard from another…
Nichols House and Gibson House Museums Unite to Launch ‘Read the Room’ Book Club
The Nichols House Museum and the Gibson House Museum have united to launch the “Read the Room” book club – the latest joint offering in a long history of collaborations between the two museums and one that came together as…
Storybook Ball Recognizes Role of Massgeneral Hospital for Children in COVID-19 Crisis
As the COVID-19 crisis has brought unprecedented change to all of our lives, it has also brought significant transformation to the world of health care. With the 21st anniversary of the Storybook Ball—evolving this year to a virtual gala—the caregivers…
Tree Canopy Assessment Report Determines City’s Tree Stock Remained Stable
Findings from the 2014-2019 Tree Canopy Assessment report commissioned by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and released last week indicate that the tree canopy has remained stable citywide throughout this timeframe as an increase in trees planted on city…
Virtual Tour Explores Evolution of New England Cemeteries
An illustrated virtual program coming Wednesday, Oct. 14, will explore the evolution of New England cemeteries and pay a visit to Cambridge’s storied Mount Auburn Cemetery – the first rural cemetery in the U.S., and the final resting place of…