The last week was a busy time on the Beacon Hill Social calendar as several events kept many residents in a party setting.In the top photo,visitiors look at one of the stalls at the annual Beacon Hill Art Walk that…
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FOPG Opposes 355-Foot Tremont Street Building
By John Lynds With the developers of a 355 foot building on Tremont Street near the Public Garden and Boston Common slated to be voted on by the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA), the Friends of the Public Garden sprung into…
Downtown View:The Question of Mattresses
By Karen Cord Taylor What is this growing obsession with mattresses?Mattresses—possibly one of the most boring items you’ll ever need or buy—have exploded in heft, risen in price, peppered malls and downtown Boston streets though the growing number of mattress-specialty…
BHCA Zoning to Meet on June 8
The Zoning and Licensing Committee of the Beacon Hill Civic Association (BHCA) will meet Wednesday, June 8 at 7:30 p.m. at 74 Joy Street. All meetings are open to the public. If you have any questions or comments regarding the…
Rep Livingstone Backs Transgender Bill
By John Lynds Last week the Massachusetts House overwhelmingly passed the controversial landmark legislation regarding public accommodations for transgender people. While many in opposition stood in the halls of the State House and chanted “no, no, no” with some saying…
Beacon Hill Nursery School Dedicates ‘Menino Chair’
By Dan Murphy Beacon Hill Nursery School (BHNS) held the official dedication for its “Menino chair” on Wednesday in memory of the former Boston mayor. Carved from a tree trunk, the 40-inch wide wooden chair is among the elements of…
Alexander Rhalimi Announces for Sheriff’s Post
The Secretary of State Elections Division confirmed that Alexander Rhalimi, who is challenging Suffolk County Sheriff Steve Tompkins, will have his name on the September Democratic Primary ballot. Rhalimi was one of the first September candidates, for any office, to…
Anderson Park Apartments to See Renovations and Extension of Affordability Pact for 20 Years
Residents living at the 64-unit Anderson Park Apartments in Beacon Hill will see extensive property renovations and the extension of affordability for at least 20 years as a result of $24.4 million in MassHousing financing. The Abrams Development Company has…
Honoring
Justin De Jesus of the Lynn City Wide Band played “Taps” at the conclusion of the service in front of an American Flag composed of the names of all the victims of the 9/11 attacks.
Bent Water Brewing, Co. Celebrates Grand Opening
Marianne Salza The Bent Water Brewing, Co., located at 180 Commercial Street, celebrated their grand opening on May 21, with a ribbon cutting ceremony and outdoor party that included a barbeque and live music. Hundreds of friends, neighbors, and elected…