‘Antiques Roadshow’ Appraiser Views Rare Piece in Nichols House Museum Collection
Leigh Keno – an American antiques expert, author and on-air furniture appraiser for the PBS series “Antiques Roadshow”- was on…
Columbus Day 2011
At the time he lived and sailed during the 15th Century there was no man dead or alive who was…
Steve Jobs
The death of Steve Jobs at 56 brings to an end the life of an extraordinary American inventor. Ironically, the…
BHCA Zoning and Licensing Committee Vote Not to Oppose Variance for 3 Sentry Place
The Beacon Hill Civic Association (BHCA) Zoning and Licensing Committee unanimously voted Wednesday not to oppose a Floor Area Ratio…
Meeting House Square Proposal Meets with Less Than Enthusiastic Response
Meeting House Square plans met with a less than enthusiastic response from the standing-room crowd at Hill House last Tuesday…
Police Briefs 10-04-2011
Breaking and Entering - Non–Residence 09/22/11 – A Cambridge Street restaurant manager reported that unknown person(s) stole two safes containing…
Overall Crime Statistics Take Pleasing Plunge
Boston Police crime statistics released last week revealed that crime on Beacon Hill, Charlestown, Chinatown and in downtown dropped by…
Hub Protests
Sitting in your home and watching the news or hearing about the protests going on in the financial district makes…
Lush and Lovely
This side garden on Chestnut Street beckons to passersby with its inviting pathways, ivy covered walls, and splashes of yellow.…
Mayor to Reopen the Myrtle Street Playground on Oct. 5
Mayor Thomas M. Menino will join Beacon Hill residents to unveil more than $75,000 in improvements to the Myrtle Street…