March is Women’s History month, and Friday, March 8 was International Women’s Day. As I look back on the legacy of women in our country, I’m reminded of the vast number of accomplishments and achievements that women have made. In…
Author: Beacon Hill Times Staff
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Beacon Award Nominations due April 8 Every year at its Annual Meeting, the Beacon Hill Civic Association gives out a special community award that honors those people and groups deserving of particular recognition for their significant and sustained contributions to…
Beacon Hill Architectural Commission Agenda
Agenda for March 21 at 5pm • Violations 19.099 BH 11 Irving Street: Installation of intercom system (Continued from 8/16/2018 Public Hearing). 19.789 BH 8 Joy Street: At front façade and side elevation replace sixteen wood windows and 14 window casings in-kind;…
Neighborhood Roundup
‘Nichols After Dark’ returns March 14 The Nichols House Museum, located at 55 Mt. Vernon St., sponsors the latest installment of its “Nichols After Dark” programming series on Thursday, March 14, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The evening’s performance will celebrate Metropolitan…
Police Briefs 03-14-2019
Beacon Hill Beat Larceny from a Building 02/25/19 – A Charles Street coffee shop reported an unknown male suspect entered the store at about 5:45 p.m. and asked an employee for a glass of water. The suspect then drank the…
Guest Op-ed Lenten Letter: Summit to Protect Children and Minors Was Powerful
By Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM, Cap. As we begin the holy season of Lent, this annual time of prayer, fasting and almsgiving affords us the opportunity to be renewed by God’s love and mercy as we recommit ourselves to…
Hands-free Driving Makes Sense
Recent statistics indicate that the single-biggest cause of motor vehicle accidents these days can be attributed generally to what is known as “distracted driving.” According to some reports, more Americans now are killed on our roads because of distracted driving…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
THE HAZARDS OF DOG WASTE Every time it rains, the potential exists for thousands of pounds of pet waste to wash down storm drains and into streams, rivers and lakes. If not disposed of properly, pet waste flows directly into…
The Buzz: A Monthly Column on Being Well from the Beacon Hill Garden Club. How to Compost in Boston
The winter greens in your window box have faded to tan. Now what? Head over to Charles St. Supply and load up on large paper bags. Stuff organic material (no plastic or other non-biodegradable items) into the bag. The city…
Beacon Hill Village Presents a Talk on Exercise to Maintain Mobility and Prevent Disease
A special program about the importance of exercise to senior citizens will be held on Tuesday, March 19. from 3 – 4 p.m. at the Central Library in Copley Square, Commonwealth Salon, McKim Building, 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116…