The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission heard tentative plans for the proposed redevelopment of the Charles Street Garage during an advisory review at its June 17 public hearing held via Zoom. David Hacin, the project architect, told commission members that the…
Month: June 2021
Beacon Hill Sidewalk Sale Returns June 25 and 26
A beloved neighborhood tradition returns this weekend when the Beacon Hill Business Association’s annual Beacon Hill Sidewalk Sale comes to Charles Street on Friday and Saturday, June 25 and 26, throughout both days. “We’re so happy to be getting back…
Mayoral Hopefuls Turn Out for Downtown Neighborhoods Candidates Forum
Candidates vying to become the city’s next mayor were on hand for a virtual Downtown Neighborhoods Mayoral Candidates Forum on Tuesday, June 22, to discuss how, if elected, they would handle some of the most pressing issues now facing Boston.…
No Increase in Weekly Positive Test Rate
There was no increase in last week’s Beacon Hill weekly COVID-19 positive test according to the latest data released by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC). According to the weekl;y report released last Friday 998 residents were tested and zero…
Murphy Endorsed by MNA
Erin Murphy, candidate for Boston City Council At-large, was thrilled to announce that she has received the endorsement of the Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA), the most powerful and effective voice on nursing and health care in the Commonwealth. “I’m deeply…
Boston Athenæum Receives $75,000 Grant
Special to The Times The Terra Foundation for American Art has awarded $75,000 from its Re-envisioning Permanent Collections grant program to the Boston Athenæum. The award will support the reinstallation of artworks on the building’s first floor, which is open…
Charles St. Groundwater Observation Well Installed
The Boston Groundwater Trust (BGwT) recently installed a new groundwater-observation well along Charles Street near Tatte Bakery & Café (70 Charles St.). This was one of new 21 new observation wells included in the latest round of installations citywide, which…
Arlington Street Church Resumes Tours of Its Tiffany Stained-Glass Windows
With regular tours of its 16 Tiffany opalescent stained-glass windows – the largest Tiffany window collection of its kind in any one church – resuming July 1, Arlington Street Church is now seeking volunteer greeters for the program. Self-guided tours…
Crush Boutique Moves to 138 Charles St.
Crush Boutique has relocated to 138 Charles St., previously the proposed location of Blue Moon Smoke Shop’s ill-fated Beacon Hill location. “It has been wonderful,” Rebecca Hall, who co-owns Crush with childhood friend, Laura Ayers, said Tuesday of their move…
Neighborhood Roundup
Hidden Garden of Beacon Hill Tour Returns Virtually Beginning June 30 The Beacon Hill Garden Club’s Hidden Gardens of Beacon Hill Tour will be held virtually this year and launches June 30. Advance tickets are now available at the Beacon…