City Hall on wheels — are you serious? That is a question that many in our neighborhood may be asking our City Councillor. Our need for this type of service is negligible since we live within a fifteen minute walk…
Category: Editorials
Community Boating
Community Boating Incorporated (CbI) recently held a very successful fundraiser in November that netted the local organization more than $35,000. These donations are put to very good work at the sailing center on the Charles River. Community Boating served over…
The Outrage at Newtown, CT
In the morning and early afternoon hours of last Friday, virtually every parent looked at their children – whether those children were young or old – and felt the terror that parents in Newtown felt. It was too easy to…
The Silent Killer
With the heating season upon us, now is the time for residents to check their homes to make sure that they have carbon monoxide alarms and that they are in operation. A winter season does not pass without some home…
Fulfilling a Mission
Some of the most remarkable and beautiful architecture in our neighborhood are the buildings of worship. These buildings in many ways not only define our neighborhood, but also give them and the residents character. In many cases, their steeples dominate…
Thank You to All Volunteers
Over this past weekend, Beacon Hill was a beehive of holiday decorating activity. Neighbors on the Hill and students from MIT, Suffolk, Emerson and Northeastern gave up their time on Saturday and Sunday to help decorate the lampposts with holiday…
Suffolk University Made the Right Decision
The announcement last week by Suffolk University officials to start the process of moving classrooms out of the neighborhood and shifting toward a downtown campus is a win-win for both the university and the residents of Beacon Hill. Over the…
Mayor Menino
No matter where any Boston resident goes, the talk ultimately turns to the health and future of Mayor Thomas Menino, who has been hospitalized for the last five weeks and is now at the Spaulding Rehab Center. This Sunday, parishioners…
Holidays Are in Full Swing
Thanksgiving has come and with it a few added pounds around the waist have been gained. Now, the race is on for Christmas. If you drive around the neighborhood, Christmas lights and decorations are already out on homes. This is…
Be Aware of Your Surroundings
With the holiday season now upon us, we urge our readers to remember to be aware of your surroundings as you race from a holiday party to planning for friends and family visiting to just coming back with your Christmas…