If you think the morning commute using the Craigie Drawbridge into Boston is bad now, just wait until November 6. That is when the dismantling and reconstruction of the old bridge will start in earnest and the 45,000 cars and…
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Woman with mental issues threatens to blow up State House
Wednesday morning, the State Police reported that an apparently mentally unstable woman threatened to blow up the State House. The woman allegedly called Boston Police and told them she was walking with a bomb up to the State House. Boston…
Craigie Drawbridge repairs a traffic disaster
Starting November 6, the Craigie Drawbridge by the Museum of Science is going to be dismantled and repaired creating a traffic nightmare for commuters. It is believed the traffic conditions caused by the bridge repairs will also effect greatly the…
Hill residents show their support for MGH at Storybook Ball
A number of Beacon Hill residents were among the more than 450 guests in attendance at the 2010 Storybook Ball – a black-tie fundraiser and auction for the Massachusetts General Hospital for Children that took place at The Castle at…
DCR breaks ground on Community Boating docks
The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) broke ground on its $2.8 million rehabilitation of the Community Boating docks on the Charles River Esplanade Thursday at a ceremony that included the state’s Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary…
BHAC approves antenna; cell reception should improve on Hill
Cell phone reception should become stronger now that the Beacon Hill Architectural Commission voted at their monthly meeting on Thursday to allow an antenna on the roof at the Union Boat Club. The antenna will be placed on the roof…
President Sargent resigns
Suffolk University President David Sargent has retired. His resignation was put in yesterday at a meeting of the university’s board of trustees. After accepting it, the university announced it would be seeking a new president. Board of Trustees Chairman Andrew…
Mayor Menino joins Downtown North Association for discussion
As the special guest at the Downtown North Association luncheon at the TD Banknorth Garden last Tuesday, Mayor Thomas M. Menino spoke on the prosperous state of the city and the West End area. “Despite the economy, Boston continues to…
Beacon Hill Garden Club PR chair offers firewood tips to neighbors
With winter soon upon us, Ginger Lawrence, public relations chair of the Beacon Hill Garden Club, wants to remind neighbors that firewood can carry insects and diseases that kill trees. While restrictions are now in place in other states, including…
MBTA outlines Science Park/West End – Station construction plan and schedule
The team behind the MBTA’s $22 million investment in accessibility improvements to the Science Park/West End Station outlined its construction plan and project schedule during a public meeting at the Amy Lowell Apartments last week. According to officials, the primary…