Boston Marathon flags remained aloft this week, flying from the steeple of the Old South Church in Copley Square.
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Local Group Sees New School as First Step
Downtown Schools for Boston has welcomed the news of the city’s plans to open a new public elementary school at 585 Commercial St. in September of 2016, but the recently established group of families, residents and supporters views the announcement…
Neighborhood Cleanup is Sat.
In conjunction with “Boston Shines” – the city’s annual spring cleanup – the Beacon Hill Civic Association (BHCA) and the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay (NABB) are organizing volunteer efforts to beautify their respective neighborhoods on Saturday. The BHCA…
Beacon Hill Womens’ Forum Kicks off May 6
All neighborhood women are invited to attend the launch of the Beacon Hill Womens Forum, a group designed to bring local women together on a monthly basis. The initial meeting, which will take place on Monday, May 6, at the…
Celebrating 50 Years
Seated at last week’s Beacon Hill Circle for Charity 50th annual meeting are three former presidents. (left to right) Kate Enroth, who served from 2011-2013; Sharon Beardsley Clarke, who was president 2001-2003; and, Deborah Hanley, president in 2003-2005. Fancy Zilberfarb…
Longfellow Bridge Project to Impact Traffic, MBTA Service
When construction on the Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s (MassDOT) $255 million rehabilitation of the Longfellow Bridge gets underway in July, impacts will include extensive traffic diversions and interruptions to MBTA Red Line service. At a public meeting last week, representatives…
Project Gets Green Light by BHCA Comm.: Would Combine Two Residences into One
The Beacon Hill Civic Association (BHCA) Zoning and Licensing Committee voted Wednesday not to oppose the city granting a variance that would allow for the proposed combination of two residences into a one-parcel, single-family home at 87 Chestnut St. The…
Tracy Drops out of State Rep. Race
Candidate for state representative Nils Tracy announced last week that he is ending his bid for the 8th Suffolk seat and throwing his support behind fellow Democrat Jay Livingstone. “I chose to run for state representative because I believe the…
Nominations Sought for Beacon Award
The Beacon Hill Civic Association (BHCA) welcomes the community to nominate candidates for this year’s Annual Beacon Award. Nominations will be accepted through end of day Friday, April 19. The Beacon Award was instituted in 1997 by the, as part…
Boston Conservatory’s 13th Annual Gala
Beacon Hill resident and Boston Conservatory Director of Development Eileen Meny is shown with Larry Jacobs at the Boston Conservatory’s 13th annual gala, Reaching for the Stars that was held on March 16. More than 300 guests enjoyed the festivities.