As the only Beacon Hill business selected to receive one of the city’s 2025 Legacy Business Awards, Gary Drug Co. ranks among 30 longstanding, independent businesses citywide recognized this year for contributing to the fabric of their respective neighborhoods. The…
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BHAC Approves New Security Cameras for Charles Street Meeting House
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission gave the green light for the proposed installation of two new security cameras and replacement of four existing security cameras at the Charles Street Meeting House during the commission’s monthly public hearing held virtually on…
Esplanade Association Breaks Ground on New Campus
The Esplanade Association marked a long-awaited milestone on Tuesday, May 13, when it broke ground on the new Charles River Esplanade campus, which will transform the 2-acre site of the former Lee Pool complex into a year-round, universally accessible destination…
75 Chestnut celebrates five years of outdoor dining
A longstanding neighborhood restaurant, 75 Chestnut, held an intimate ‘patio party’ on Thursday, May 1, to mark the fifth anniversary of its outdoor dining program’s launch, as well as the opening of its patio for the season. “On a good…
City awards CPA grants to two BH historic preservation projects, as well as two West End preservation projects
Two Beacon Hill historic preservation projects, along with two West End historic preservation projects, were among the recipients to receive over $38 million via the latest round of funding from the city’s Community Preservation Act (CPA). On Beacon Hill, Hill…
Nichols House Museum selected among Yankee Magazine’s Best of New England award winners
Special to the Times The Nichols House Museum has been selected by the editors of Yankee Magazine as a 2025 Best of New England award winner. Every year, the magazine recognizes the region’s “restaurants, attractions, and lodging properties that create…
State to hold both in-person and virtual meetings on redevelopment of the Hurley Building site
With the potential redevelopment of the sprawling 5.5 acre site of the Erich Lindemann and Charles F. Hurley buildings in the West End moving forward, the state will hold an in-person public meeting on Wednesday, June 4, at 6 p.m.…
Despite Expected Election Outcome, Boston Voters Back Harris for President
In contrast to the expected outcome of the Presidential Election on Tuesday, Nov. 5, Boston voters resoundingly supported Vice President Kamala Harris over former President Donald Trump in the race. According to the city’s unofficial election results as of the…
Experienced Educator Helps Students ‘Unlock their Potential’
An experienced educator with a passion for teaching, Dr. Katrina Tamvakologos (a.k.a. ‘Dr. T’) launched Unlock Your Potential, which now offers personalized tutoring for K-12 students at its Beacon Hill offices, immediately after giving birth to her second child last…
Personal Jeweler Opens Private Office on the Hill
If you’re looking for an engagement ring or another item of jewelry to mark a special occasion but need some guidance when it comes to selecting the right piece, Calista West, a Nantucket-based personal jeweler who opened a private office…