A fixture of Charles Street for more than 30 years, the temporarily shuttered Beacon Hill Cleaners will be among the 30 recipients honored by the city as ‘Legacy Businesses’ at the inaugural Legacy Business Ceremony and Reception on Monday, May…
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Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
June First Friday Coffee Hour City Council President Ed Flynn will be our guest at our First Friday Coffee Hour on June 2nd at 8:30am at 74 Joy Street. Come with your questions and thoughts about issues important to you…
Public Gets First Look at Design Concepts for Proposed ‘West End Green Corridor’
The public got its first look at a project that envisions the creation of a “West End Green Corridor,” which would connect the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway with the Charles River Esplanade, during a presentation on Friday, May 12, in…
Rep. Michlewitz Endorses Durkan for City Council
Ways & Means Chairman and State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz has endorsed Sharon Durkan for Boston City Council District 8. “I am proud to endorse our next City Councilor Sharon Durkan,” said Rep. Michlewitz. “Sharon’s strong advocacy for safer streets, improved…
Wu Announces Debut of Digital Pop-Up Library
Mayor Michelle Wu announced that riders at 20 bus stops across Boston are now able to access free digital content this spring and summer provided by a Boston Public Library (BPL) pilot program called “Browse, Borrow, Board.” While waiting for…
North Washington Street Bridge Construction Look-Ahead Through May 27
Construction Look-Ahead for the North Washington St Bridge Project through May 27 is as follows: 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…
Wu Announces New Program To Support Tree Canopy Growth
Mayor Michelle Wu joined Mass Audubon at the Boston Nature Center to announce a new City program to expand tree planting and maintenance on private land. The City has selected Mass Audubon to design and operate a program to support…
Traffic Advisory for May 17- May 21
Events happening in the City of Boston this week will bring some parking restrictions and street closures. People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be…
Neighborhood Roundup
Sold-Out Hidden Gardens Tour Returns Thursday, May 18 The Beacon Hill Garden Club’s Hidden Gardens of Beacon Hill annual tour returns on Thursday, May 18, but the event is sold out. May 18 Open House at the Nichols House Museum…
Circle for Charity Celebrates 60th Anniversary
To commemorate its 60th anniversary, the Beacon Hill Circle for Charity awarded $60,000 in grants to charitable agencies serving needy women and children in Greater Boston. It is the most that the organization has given away in a single year…