On Thursday evening, June 2, close to 300 runners participated in the inaugural Esplanade 5K Sunset Run along the Charles River Esplanade. Presented by the Esplanade Association, this evening race brought together runners from throughout the community, with many bringing…
Author: Beacon Hill Times Staff
171-172 Tremont St Building Plan Lowered to 235 Feet
By John Lynds The developers of the building being proposed at 171-172 Tremont St. said they have dramatically reduced the height of the building by 100 feet since first pitching the development close to two years ago. In December 2014,…
Police Briefs 06-14-2016
BEACON HILL BEAT From Boston Police Area A-1 Larceny from Motor Vehicle 06/05/16 – A victim reported he parked his Volkswagen Jetta on Phillips Street at around 4 p.m. on June 4. When returned to the vehicle at approximately 2:19…
Thank You for Making Boston Shines a Success
By Mayor Martin Walsh We’re entering into one of the most beautiful times of the year: early summer, where Boston’s citizens congregate outside to enjoy the warming weather and celebrate the start of the summer season. That’s why Boston’s community…
Letters to the Editor
Open letter to Mayor Martin J. Walsh Dear Editor: Hope you are well. As I am sure you know, our neighborhood’s passionate efforts over the past years to have meaningful input into responsible and needed development in our West End…
Full Social Calendar on Beacon Hill
The last week was a busy time on the Beacon Hill Social calendar as several events kept many residents in a party setting.In the top photo,visitiors look at one of the stalls at the annual Beacon Hill Art Walk that…
FOPG Opposes 355-Foot Tremont Street Building
By John Lynds With the developers of a 355 foot building on Tremont Street near the Public Garden and Boston Common slated to be voted on by the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA), the Friends of the Public Garden sprung into…
Downtown View:The Question of Mattresses
By Karen Cord Taylor What is this growing obsession with mattresses?Mattresses—possibly one of the most boring items you’ll ever need or buy—have exploded in heft, risen in price, peppered malls and downtown Boston streets though the growing number of mattress-specialty…
BHCA Zoning to Meet on June 8
The Zoning and Licensing Committee of the Beacon Hill Civic Association (BHCA) will meet Wednesday, June 8 at 7:30 p.m. at 74 Joy Street. All meetings are open to the public. If you have any questions or comments regarding the…
Rep Livingstone Backs Transgender Bill
By John Lynds Last week the Massachusetts House overwhelmingly passed the controversial landmark legislation regarding public accommodations for transgender people. While many in opposition stood in the halls of the State House and chanted “no, no, no” with some saying…