The so-called War on Drugs, which began in the administration of Richard Nixon, has been ongoing in America for more than 50 years. Putting aside the fact that Nixon began his war on drugs primarily as a means for incarcerating…
Month: March 2023
Nichols Sisters and Their Domestic Staff Honored During Women’s History Month
Since it became a museum in the 1960s, the Nichols House has highlighted women’s history, decorative arts, and everyday life through stories of the Nichols family and their contemporaries in late 19th and early 20th century Boston. It is only…
City Releases ‘Understanding Charles Street’ Document
As part of its ongoing, multi-phase Connect Downtown project, the city released last month “Understanding Charles Street” – a document that will help inform decisions around the planned design changes on Charles Street between Charles Circle and Beacon Street. According…
Record Store Opens on Joy Street
The opening of Music Research Library at 42 Joy St. on March 1 apparently marked the return of a record store to Beacon Hill for the first time in more than 40 years, but the store itself had been operating…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Beacon Hill Civic Association Seeking Member Nominations for its Board of Directors The 2023 Nominating Committee of the Beacon Hill Civic Association is seeking nominations of BHCA Members who are dedicated to the mission of the BHCA to serve on its…
BHCA Now Accepting Nominations for Its 26th Annual Beacon Award
The Beacon Hill Civic Association (BHCA) is now accepting applications for its 26th annual Beacon Award in recognition of an individual, organization, or other party that has consistently made “sustained and significant contribution to the Beacon Hill community.” The winner…
Wu and LGBTQ+ Advancement Announce Launch of AmplifyGSA
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ+ Advancement announced the launch of AmplifyGSA, a new initiative to promote, support, and protect Genders and Sexualities Alliances (GSA) in Boston Public schools. This program will officially launch tonight with support…
News Briefs
Beware of Social Security-Related Scams On National Slam the Scam Day and throughout the year, we give you the tools to recognize Social Security-related scams and stop scammers from stealing your money and personal information. Share scam information with your…
Boston Women’s Memorial Is a Place for Interaction
By Pam Steel One memorial on Commonwealth Avenue Mall always stands out for me—the Boston Women’s Memorial! Unlike the other statues of statesmen, politicians and men of history—high on their pedestals— the figures of the Women’s Memorial are casual, approachable…
Neighborhood Roundup
Hill House’s Annual Wine Dinner Hill House will be hosting its annual Wine Dinner on Thursday, March 30, at Beacon Hill Bistro at 25 Charles St. Cocktails will be served at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m. Tickets…