Beacon Hill Beat Trespassing 07/19/19 – Officers responded to a Joy Street building at around 5:15 p.m. for a report of two male trespassers there. A male suspect, who appeared intoxicated, attempted to leave the area with an open container of…
Author: Beacon Hill Times Staff
Overuse of Antibiotics Threatens All of Us
The discovery and widespread use of antibiotics in the middle of the last century ranks as one of the greatest achievements of modern science. Until the 20th century, infections that we now consider straightforward to treat – such as pneumonia…
Letters to the Editor : Our Support Is Resolute
To the Editor: U.S. Congresswoman Ayanna S. Pressley 7th District of Massachusetts 1108 Longworth HOB Washington, DC 20515 Dear Congresswoman Pressley: As you know-we’ve had the honor of your presence at our meetings-the Boston Ward 5 Democratic Committee advocates for…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
What we do – Fundraising and Outreach Committees Membership Committee During fiscal year 2019, the Membership became an independent entity rather than a sub-group of the Events Committee. The Membership Committee is comprised of a few dedicated, off-board volunteers along…
BHCA Seeking Grant Applications for Community Fund Projects
The Beacon Hill Civic Association announces that the Beacon Hill Community Fund (“Community Fund”) will now begin to accept grant applications for the funding of small, community-focused projects and programs for 2019. This Community Fund will be awarding small grants…
Friends Summer Party Blooms at the Four Seasons
The Friends of the Public Garden is preparing to host 200 guests for its annual Summer Party, to be held on Wednesday, July 11 at Four Seasons Hotel Boston. This annual event raises funds to renew, care, and advocate for…
Neighborhood Roundup
Summer Activities at the Myrtle Street Playground The Friends of the Myrtle Street Playground and Summer Horizons present summer programming on Thursday from 4 to 5 p.m. at the playground, including a police car visit on July 18; “Popsicles &…
Police Briefs 07-18-2019
Beacon Hill Beat Larceny 07/09/19 – A victim reported U.S. currency was stolen from her locker at a Stuart Street hostel sometime between 9 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. Larceny 07/12/ – A victim reported a known male suspect stole four…
Yes, Drugs Are Bad, But Alcohol Is Still the Worst
We’ve all become aware of the opioid epidemic that has spread throughout the country in recent years and that has been responsible for about 60,000 premature deaths annually in the United States. The dangerous and deadly drug fentanyl, which often…
Letters to the Editor
Time for a Change Dear Beacon Hill Neighbors: As of June 25, I have resigned from the Beacon Hill Civic Association (BHCA) board after over a decade of volunteer service. In that time period, I am confident that I contributed…