Construction Update The Construction Look-Ahead through January 4 for the North Washington Street Bridge is as follows: Scheduled Work • West sidewalk formwork and utility install • West pedestrian handrail installation • Southwest approach barrier and sidewalk work • Marine…
Month: December 2024
BHAC Allows Altered Sign for Charles Street Hotel
By Dan Murphy The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission voted unanimously to dismiss a violation issued to a small Charles Street hotel for the unapproved alteration of signage, as well as to ratify and approve the application for the finished work…
2024 on the Hill in Review
By Times staff 2024 was memorable year on and around Beacon Hill for a variety of reasons. Regarding preservation, it was a milestone year for the Beacon Hill Historic District. With the passage of a new law on July 3,…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Upcoming Meetings Board of Directors – Monday, January 13th, 7pm, 74 Joy Street Architecture Committee – Monday, January 13th, 5:30pm via Zoom (TBC) There will be no Coffee Hour in January. Upcoming Events Undecorating -Saturday and Sunday, January 25 &…
BHAC Processes 210 Design Review Applications in Historic District in ‘24
By Dan Murphy The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission processed 210 design review applications in the Beacon Hill Historic District in 2024, amounting to $226 million in investments in the community, according to Nicholas Armata, senior preservation planner for the Boston…
Durkan Urges Residents to Keep Sidewalks Clear in Winter
By Dan Murphy With the first snowfall of the year blanketing Boston and winter weather now an undeniable reality, City Councilor Sharon Durkan is urging residents to help keep city sidewalks clear, safe, and accessible for everyone. Snow on sidewalks…
Neighborhood Roundup
Upcoming knitting activities at West End Branch Library The West End Branch of the Boston Public Library will offer ‘Learn to Knit with Knitly!’ on Fridays, Jan. 10, 17, 24, and 31 from 10-11 a.m. (Registration is for one session.)…
Healey Appoints Sheriff Peter Koutoujian as Member of MBTA Board of Directors
Special to the Times Governor Maura Healey appointed Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian to serve as the newest member of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Association (MBTA) Board of Directors. Sheriff Koutoujian will be the public safety designee. Earlier this year, Governor…
Healey, Driscoll, GM Eng Celebrate Removal of Slow Zones on ‘T’ for the First Time in 20 Years
Special to the Times Gov. Maura Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll and MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng joined MBTA workers and riders at North Station in celebrating the completion of the T’s Track Improvement Program and the removal of slow…
Events Happening in the City of Boston will bring some Parking Restrictions and Street Closures
People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found on the website and information on the MBTA may be found online. The MBTA advises riders…