The Red Wagon celebrated it’s 20th Birthday on Thursday Nov. 16. Local shop owners stopped by to join in celebrating this milestone. There are many years of retail longevity between this group.Pictured left to right, Nina Castillion, of E.R Butler,…
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Master Plan for Boston:City Hall and Plaza Works to Revitalize Area
By Beth Treffeisen The final Master Plan for re-imaging how City Hall and City Hall Plaza can be reshaped into a vibrant, civic hub has been completed, with early implementation of Phase 1 renovations set to begin soon. “It is…
BHCA Community Corner
Public Forum on Bicycling held Nov. 16 By Suzanne Besser, BHCA President Last week the Beacon Hill Civic Association Traffic & Parking Committee looked toward the future when it turned to the Boston Cyclists Union representatives for a discussion…
SoWa Winter Fest Looks to Build on Successes in its Third Year
By Seth Daniel With the chill in the air, the colored lights blinking – and even the simulated snow – the SoWa Winter Festival was a hand’s down success last year, and organizers are ready to build on that and…
Area A-1 Sees Slight Uptick in Part One Crime
By Dan Murphy Area A-1 has seen a 2-percent increase in violent and property crime in 2017, compared to last year. According to Boston Police, 2,084 incidents of Part One crime were reported between Jan. 1 and Oct. 15 of…
Chris Sinclair, Local Businessman and Bistro Owner, Wins National Award
Chris Sinclair, “owner of the beloved The Charles River Bistro, serial entrepreneur and philanthropist with countless personal and professional ties to Beacon Hill, was recently honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Notre Dame Mendoza College of…
Blackstone’s of Beacon Hill and Hampshire House to Co-Host NYT Best-Selling Author
Looking for a great holiday book to read or gift idea for that bookworm on your list? A signed copy of Elin Hilderbrand’s books could be just the thing. She will be signing copies of her newest book ~ “Winter…
West End Branch Librarian Honored as Community Hero
By Dan Murphy At a Nov. 9 reception at the Boston Marriot Copley Place that drew around 1,100 attendees, West End branch librarian Helen Bender was among 21 Community Heroes honored by ABCD (Action for Boston Community Development). A lifelong…
BHWF Hosts Evening with Architect, Ann Beha
By Christine Thuy-Anh Vu The Beacon Hill Women’s Forum (BHWF) hosted a scintillating evening of convivial company at the Hampshire House, featuring renowned architect Ann Beha as the honored speaker on Nov. 14. Introduced by friend and Program Director Debbie…
Bina Farm Fundraiser
Bina Farm held their annual gala at the Ritz Carlton on Nov. 4. The fundraiser is to continue the work of equine therapy and care of the horses. Shown are Teen Ambassadors Front: Lillian Ellmore and Paris Arffa Back: Rebecca…