Small Business Saturday, coming Nov. 24, is the perfect opportunity to get started on your holiday shopping while supporting the neighborhood’s unique mix of retailers. “As far as the Beacon Hill Business Association is concerned, every day is ‘Small Business…
Author: Dan Murphy
City Council Holds Hearing to Discuss Freedom Rally’s Future
The City Council held an at-times contentious hearing to discuss the future of the Boston Freedom Rally – the event, formerly known as “Hempfest,” held each year on the Boston Common to promote marijuana legalization and advocacy – on Wednesday,…
Beacon Hill Voters Support Gov Baker in Midterms
Unlike voters citywide who narrowly favored Democrat Jay Gonzales, Beacon Hill showed its support for Gov. Charlie Baker in the Nov. 6 midterm election. According to the city’s unofficial results, 64 percent of voters in Ward 3, Precinct 6 and…
BHCA Tree Committee Discusses Ways to Improve Urban Canopy
The Beacon Hill Civic Association (BHCA) Tree and Civic Beautification Committee met to discuss ways to improve the urban canopy and enhance the beauty of the neighborhood on Oct. 15 at 74 Joy St. The meeting agenda included notification that…
Hill Voters Still Have Early Voting Option
Beacon Hill voters can cast their ballots in the Commonwealth’s general election at their assigned polling locations on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 6, or take advantage of early voting ending on Nov. 2. Republican Charlie Baker will be seeking a…
Two-Part Program Highlights Traditional Turkish Music, Cuisine and Culture
In partnership with the Beacon Hill Civic Association, the Beacon Hill Friends House, located at 6 Chestnut St., presents “East of the Sun, West of the Moon” – a two-part program highlighting traditional Turkish music, cuisine and culture – on…
Upstairs Downstairs Antiques Sponsors Artists’ Reception
Upstairs Downstairs Antiques on Charles Street feted local artists during a festive reception on the evening of Oct. 20. Featured talent included Andrea Guay, Niki Farrell, John Young, Robert Douglas Hunter, Marcia Corey, Nancy O’Hearn and Pearl McCarthy, as well…
Millennium Partners Break Ground on Winthrop Center
Millennium Partners broke ground Wednesday, Oct. 24, on the approximately $1.35 billion Winthrop Center, which at 691-feet will be the fourth tallest building in the city and the tallest structure in Downtown Crossing when it opens in 2022. The skyscraper…
Kelly Sworn in as Suffolk University’s 11th President
Marisa J. Kelly was inducted as the 11th president of Suffolk University Friday during an inauguration ceremony at Tremont Temple’s Converse Hall. “We are Suffolk University, and we are a powerful force for good. It is a power derived from…
Vilna Shul Begins Renovation Project Marking its 100th Anniversary
To commemorate its 100th anniversary as “Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture” next year, the Vilna Shul is currently undertaking an extensive renovation of its historic synagogue at 18 Phillips St. to bring the building into the 21st century. Phase One…