House Omitted To the Editor, I enjoyed reading Dan Murphy’s article, published April 22, 2021, on Joseph Bagley’s wonderful book “Boston’s Oldest Buildings and Where to Find Them.” Murphy’s piece featured the Glapion-Middleton House at 5 Pinckney Street, built between…
Author: Beacon Hill Times Staff
Swan Boats Are Ready to Open May 8
Mayor Kim Janey is pleased to announce that the popular Boston Swan Boats will open for the 2021 season at the Boston Public Garden lagoon on Saturday, May 8, at 10 a.m. For the first time in its history, this…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Please give to the BHCA Annual Appeal! Donors to the BHCA Annual Appeal, whose donations are received by today, April 22, will have their names listed in our Annual Report. We depend on your generosity to continue our important work.…
BWSC Offers Property Owners Credit to Replace Lead Pipes
Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC) announced that it is doubling to $4,000 the credit for replacing lead pipes through its Lead Replacement Incentive Program. A recent review conducted by the Commission estimates that as many as 4,800 property owners…
Esplanade Association Named Official Charity of 2021 Boston Marathon
Fifteen runners will receive bibs from the Boston Athletic Association to support the Charles River Esplanade The Esplanade is the premier running trail in Greater Boston. Each year, the excitement builds for the Boston Marathon among runners turning to the…
Friends of the Public Garden Hold 51st Annual Meeting
The Friends of the Public Garden held their 51st Annual Meeting on April 16, a virtual event with over 115 people attending. Leslie Adam, the Board chair, welcomed everyone and emphasized the importance of our parks for everyone this past…
City Resumes Ticketing and Towing for Parking Violations
On Tuesday, April 20, the City of Boston resumed ticketing and towing for parking violations that have been forgiven since the onset of the pandemic. Beginning last March, the Boston Transportation Department hasn’t ticketed or towed vehicles parked in spaces…
Virtual Duckling Day Returns for 2021 Mother’s Day Celebration
For its second year, the annual Mother’s Day parade typically held in Boston’s Public Garden will be happening online. The 2021 Virtual Duckling Day, hosted by the Friends of the Public Garden on Sunday, May 9 at 12 p.m., will…
Future of Chiofaro’s Harbor Garage Skyscraper Uncertain After Court Ruling
For years now the Chiofaro Company run by developer Don Chiafaro has been trying to replace the Harbor Garage on Boston’s waterfront with a 600-foot skyscraper. The Proposed Project would include approximately 865,000 square feet of residential space with up…
Construction Update: North Washington Street Bridge Construction Look-Ahead Through May 1
This is a brief overview of construction operations and impacts for the North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project. MassDOT will provide additional notices as needed for high-impact work and changes to traffic configurations beyond those described below. Commercial Street Lane…