The new $180-million North Washington Street/Charlestown Bridge is expected to open in 2023, which fortuitously happens to mark the 20th anniversary of completion on the adjacent Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge. “As the bridge designer of the new…
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Free Family Fun at Boston Common Children’s Winter Festival on Feb. 20
Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will host the annual Children’s Winter Festival on Boston Common in partnership with the Highland Street Foundation during school vacation week on Thursday, February 20, from 11 a.m. to…
Winter Members Show to Open at Copley Society of Art, Feb. 20
The Copley Society of Art is proud to present the annual juried Winter Members Show, an exquisite showcase of unique works by artist members in a variety of mediums and styles. This exhibition opens with a reception on Thursday, February…
Neighborhood Roundup
King’s Chapel’s Tuesday Recitals King’s Chapel, 58 Tremont St., presents its Tuesday Recitals. Admission is by suggested donation of $5 per person; the donations are given to the performing musicians. Programs begin at 12:15 p.m. and last approximately 35 minutes; for…
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Local Students Named to the Dean’s List at Clemson University Local students were named to the Dean’s List at Clemson University for the fall 2019 semester. They are: Edward Douglas Huzar of Beacon Hill, whose major is Financial Management Elle…
BHWF Host Ballerina Liz Walker
Friends of the Public Garden Turns 50
With this year marking the nonprofit’s 50th anniversary, representatives from the Friends of the Public Garden previewed some of the projects, programs and special events planned to commemorate the milestone during a kick-off event, Jan. 14, at Moakley Law Library…
Architectural Commission Votes to Refer Vilna Shul Application to Subcommittee
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission voted unanimously to refer the Vilna Shul’s application to replace existing, exterior surface-mounted lighting with LED lighting on the side façade at 18 Phillips St. to a subcommittee during its Jan. 16 hearing at City…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Looking for your Pictures! The 48th Annual Beacon Hill Gala is just around the corner. In keeping with the theme of Celebrating Community, we are preparing a slide presentation of neighbors at Beacon Hill Civic Association activities (Fall HillFest, Halloween,…
Legislation Passes to Protect Persons with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities
House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo along with his colleagues in the House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation to create a registry of care providers who harmed a person or persons with an intellectual or developmental disability. The bill seeks to…