Police Commissioner William Evans announced at a press conference Monday morning that he would resign from his post as commissioner to spend more time with his family and to be the head of public safety at Boston College (BC). At…
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Archer and Donahue Project Moves Closer to Receiving BHAC Approval
The team behind the proposed residential redevelopment of the Hiriaam J. Archer and Frank J. Donahue buildings at Temple and Derne streets is one step closer to receiving approval from the Beacon Hill Architectural Commission after representatives viewed proposed building…
Florina Wins Popular Vote in Second Annual Boston Pizza Festival
Florina Pizzeria and Paninioteca beat out 30 vendors to take first prize in the popular vote in the second annual Boston Pizza Festival at City Hall Plaza on July 7 and 8. Barry Proctor, who co-owns the pizzeria at 16…
Garden Tour Profits Up, Garden Club Gives it Away to Local Organizations
Proceeds from the Tour of the Hidden Gardens of Beacon Hill enabled the Beacon Hill Garden Club to donate $111,500 to mostly local environmental and horticultural organizations in June. Revenues were up 23 percent and ticket sales rose more than…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
BHCA Membership Season is Here! It’s time for all BHCA members to renew The Beacon Hill Civic Association would like to remind you that membership season is here! Summer can be a busy time for many families living on the…
Spiro Steps Down as Chair of Board for Associates of Boston Library
The Associates of the Boston Public Library announced that its Chairman of the Board, Vivian K. Spiro ,stepped down on June 30, after serving for 20 years as head of the organization. She will be succeeded by Associates Board member Peter R.…
Linda Champion Announces for Suffolk County DA
Linda Champion has announced her intention to run for the position of Suffolk County District Attorney. The following is her statement: “We are prosecuting people but we are not prosecuting the conditions that exist in our society that cause a…
Friends Introducing a Pilot Restroom Facility On Boston Common
The Friends of the Public Garden is introducing a pilot program for a new addition of restroom facilities to Boston Common. The Friends wishes to thank the Harold Whitworth Pierce Charitable Trust for their very generous gift to fund this…
Ayanna Pressley for Congress Holds Endorsement Event with Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu
Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu this week announced her endorsement of Ayanna Pressley’s campaign for Congress at an event at Vejigantes Restaurant in Boston’s South End. Councilor Wu is the first Asian-American woman to be elected to the Boston City…
YMCA Promotes Safety Around Water with Free Programs for Children
The YMCA is known nationwide for their swim classes, but this year Massachusetts YMCAs will offer a Safety Around Water program free of charge to members of the community. According to a press release, Massachusetts YMCAs will use $400,000 of…