The Friends of the Public Garden is preparing to host 200 guests for its annual Summer Party, to be held on Wednesday, July 11 at Four Seasons Hotel Boston. This annual event raises funds to renew, care, and advocate for…
Neighborhood Roundup
Summer Activities at the Myrtle Street Playground The Friends of the Myrtle Street Playground and Summer Horizons present summer programming on Thursday from 4 to 5 p.m. at the playground, including a police car visit on July 18; “Popsicles &…
Licensing Board Chair Opposes Proposed Legislation That Would Further Restrict Beer Gardens
Kathleen Judge, chair of the city’s Licensing Board, has come out in opposition against a proposed bill that would put further restrictions on Boston’s beer gardens. In a July 15 letter to Sen. Paul Feeney and Rep. Tackey Chan, co-chairs…
Police Briefs 07-18-2019
Beacon Hill Beat Larceny 07/09/19 – A victim reported U.S. currency was stolen from her locker at a Stuart Street hostel sometime between 9 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. Larceny 07/12/ – A victim reported a known male suspect stole four…
Yes, Drugs Are Bad, But Alcohol Is Still the Worst
We’ve all become aware of the opioid epidemic that has spread throughout the country in recent years and that has been responsible for about 60,000 premature deaths annually in the United States. The dangerous and deadly drug fentanyl, which often…
Letters to the Editor
Time for a Change Dear Beacon Hill Neighbors: As of June 25, I have resigned from the Beacon Hill Civic Association (BHCA) board after over a decade of volunteer service. In that time period, I am confident that I contributed…