On Thursday, September 7, the Beacon Hill Civic Association (BHCA) Zoning and Licensing Commission held its monthly hearing to consider the proposed deck in the rear yard of 7 Chestnut Street, a single-family dwelling currently undergoing extensive renovation. Only one…
Month: September 2023
Upstairs Downstairs Home Featured in New TV Series
Special to Times Laura Cousineau, owner of Upstairs Downstairs Home at 69 Charles Street was recently selected, interviewed and filmed for a new television program, “American Dream: Selling Boston.” Laura was interviewed by local host Irene Kerzner from Concierge Home…
Durkan Puts First Order on Floor During Maiden Speech Before City Council
During her maiden speech before the City Council at its Sept. 13 meeting at City Hall, District 8 Councilor Sharon Durkan put her first order on the floor for a hearing to review the mental health and wellness resources available…
ARCK Boston Working With BPS To Integrate Art Education Programs
Story by Marianne Salza Art Resource Collaborative for Kids (ARCK) Boston has been partnering with Boston Public Schools (BPS) to integrate art education programs into academics for 12 years. Beacon Hill resident, Sara Demeter, founded the non-profit organization to encourage…
Healey Appoints New Members, Reappoints Chair of Department of Higher Education
Governor Maura T. Healey appointed Harneen Chernow, Danielle Allen and Dr. Christina Royal to serve on the Board of the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education. Governor Healey also reappointed Beacon Hill resident Chris Gabrieli as Chair of the Board. These…
Construction Update
The Construction Look-Ahead for the North Washington ST. Bridge through September 30 is as follows: Scheduled Work • Installation of concrete bridge barriers and sidewalks • Off-bridge utility work and cutover to permanent bridge • Off-bridge approach barrier and curb…
Get Your COVID-19 Booster Shots
While we would all love to leave COVID-19 in the rearview mirror, the stark reality is that the virus is still circulating among us, with the elderly and persons with compromised immune systems the most vulnerable to becoming seriously ill…
Mitt Could Have Been A Great President
The announcement this week by Utah Senator Mitt Romney that he will not seek re-election in 2024 leaves a void not only in the Republican party, but on our national political scene. When Mitt Romney was our governor, he showed…
Obituaries 09-21-2023
Christine McCleary Zuromskis Her Energy, Intelligence and Zest for Life Was Only Matched by Her Kind, Creative and Gracious Manner Christine McCleary Zuromskis passed away unexpectedly at her home in Boston on August 31. Born Christine Susan McCleary on October…