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• BHAC Approves Signage for Incoming Beacon Street Coffee Shop

  27-03-2025 04:06 via beaconhilltimes.com
  By Dan MurphyThe Beacon Hill Architectural Commission approved new signage and other exterior changes proposed for a coffee shop opening in the shadow of the State House at the commission’s monthly public hearing held virtually on Thursday, March 20.Bon! intends to open in a street-level retail space at 22 Beacon St., which was previously home to a Dunkin’ Donuts store, at the beginning of May, said business proprietor, Zeyad ElSherif.The proposed signage for the new business would c
  
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• Returning Beacon Hill Business Association hosts Beacon Hill Stroll exclusively for concierges

  09-05-2025 17:06 via beaconhilltimes.com
  After nearly a decade, the Beacon Hill Business Association has brought back to life one of their most creative events – the Beacon Hill Concierge Stroll. The inspired idea was to introduce to the Boston Hotel and hospitality community and their representatives to the unique charms and the variety of the greater Beacon Hill business community comprising many one-of-a-kind retail stores, fashion boutiques, antique stores, specialty shops, and top-notch restaurants lining up and down th
  
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• The U.S. today: From brain gain to brain drain

  09-05-2025 17:05 via beaconhilltimes.com
  The founders of the greatest American companies (at least as measured by their stock-market caps) are Bill Gates of Microsoft, Jensen Huang of Nvidia, Elon Musk of Tesla and Space X, Mark Zuckerberg of Meta (Facebook), the late Steve Jobs of Apple, Sergey Brin of Alphabet (Google) and Jeff Bezos of Amazon.All seven share one of two things in common: Six went to top U.S. universities (Harvard for Gates and Zuckerberg; Stanford for Huang and Brin; Princeton for Bezos; and Pennsylvania for Musk) an
  
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• City awards CPA grants to two BH historic preservation projects, as well as two West End preservation projects

  09-05-2025 17:05 via beaconhilltimes.com
   Two Beacon Hill historic preservation projects, along with two West End historic preservation projects, were among the recipients to receive over $38 million via the latest round of funding from the city’s Community Preservation Act (CPA).On Beacon Hill, Hill House was awarded $74,184 to rehabilitate its Firehouse headquarters at 127 Mt. Vernon St., including the replacement of the failed roof. Also, Beacon Hill Friends’ House received $491,018 to “preserve the histo
  
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• 75 Chestnut celebrates five years of outdoor dining

  09-05-2025 17:05 via beaconhilltimes.com
  A longstanding neighborhood restaurant, 75 Chestnut, held an intimate ‘patio party’ on Thursday, May 1, to mark the fifth anniversary of its outdoor dining program’s launch, as well as the opening of its patio for the season.“On a good night, there’s nothing better than dining on our outdoor patio,” said Tom Kershaw, chairman of the Hampshire House Corporation,  which besides 75 Chestnut, comprises 75 on Liberty Wharf and Hampshire House itself, including
  
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• Wu announces return of UnCommon Corner and beer garden on Boston Common

  09-05-2025 17:04 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department announced the return of the popular outdoor performance venue and beer garden on Boston Common for its third consecutive year. This season, the City is proud to continue its partnership with Emerson College’s UnCommon Corner, featuring daily entertainment including live music and performances. Harpoon Brewery will return as the beverage supplier and for the first time El Jefe’s Taqueria will serve as the food vendor. Th
  
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• Wu announces Arts Action Consortium

  09-05-2025 17:04 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Mayor Michelle Wu  announced the Arts Action Consortium (AAC) launch, a new initiative to strengthen and sustain Boston’s creative workforce. In collaboration with six Boston-based cultural organizations, this two-year program will offer crucial resources, including professional development, technical assistance, and career support for Boston’s artists. This initiative reflects the City’s deep commitment to fostering a vibrant arts community and building a more equitable,
  
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• State to hold both in-person and virtual meetings on redevelopment of the Hurley Building site

  09-05-2025 17:03 via beaconhilltimes.com
  With the potential redevelopment of the sprawling 5.5 acre site of the Erich Lindemann and Charles F. Hurley buildings in the West End moving forward, the state will hold an in-person public meeting on Wednesday, June 4, at 6 p.m. at the West End Museum, followed by a virtual meeting the next day (Thursday, June 5) at 1 p.m.The Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM), in collaboration with the Department of Mental Health (DMH), proposes offering the site of the buildings loc
  
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• Nichols House Museum selected among Yankee Magazine’s Best of New England award winners

  09-05-2025 17:03 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Special to the TimesThe Nichols House Museum has been selected by the editors of Yankee Magazine as a 2025 Best of New England award winner. Every year, the magazine recognizes the region’s “restaurants, attractions, and lodging properties that create unforgettable experiences for travelers.”  The winners are announced in the May/June issue’s annual travel guide to New England.“It is wonderful to be recognized, especially in a region with such an abundance
  
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• Taking a Break

  02-05-2025 17:15 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Photo Courtesy Kingsley Montessori SchoolKingsley Montessori School’s Cross Country team (www.kingsley.org) takes a break from training in a tree on Esplanade.
  
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• Back in The Old Neighborhood

  02-05-2025 17:13 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Stacey Lai Photo Real and Sheila Roy, former Beacon Hill residents, as well the retired owners of Boston Consignment, are seen enjoying Easter Sunday (April 20) on Charles Street. They gathered with family to celebrate the holiday.
  
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• Behind the Counter With Susanne Beck

  02-05-2025 17:09 via beaconhilltimes.com
  The high “HQ” at CobblestonesThis is the second installation of “Behind the Counter,” an ongoing series” celebrating Beacon Hill salespeople and the places they work. If you have any suggestions for future pieces, please contact Susanne at bsusanne377@gmail.com.Spotify may provide the background tunes at Cobblestones, located at 30 Charles Street. But the real harmony comes from behind the counter, where the café’s staff flow seamlessly, gracefully, lik
  
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• Advocates Launch “Sun Day” Campaign at Old North Church in Boston

  02-05-2025 17:09 via beaconhilltimes.com
   Special to the TimesOn Saturday, Boston Mayor, Michelle Wu, and leading climate, faith, and social justice leaders  gathered at Boston’s historic Old North Church to launch the call for Sun Day, a new national campaign culminating in a massive day of action on September 21, 2025, the fall equinox. The non-partisan campaign aims to celebrate how far clean energy has come—and build the power to go even further, faster.The launch event on April 26 featured an interfaith servi
  
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• Boston Officials to Host Annual Disability Community Forum

  02-05-2025 17:08 via beaconhilltimes.com
   Special to the TimesMayor Michelle Wu, the Commission on Persons with Disabilities and the Disability Advisory Board announced that the City’s annual Disability Community Forum will take place on Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. The event, held at Suffolk University Law School, is open to the public, with hybrid attendance options allowing participation both in person and on Zoom. To register for this event, please visit boston.gov/disability-forum.“As we continue o
  
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• Orange Line Service Suspended Between North Station and Oak Grove night of May 9 and every day through May 18 

  02-05-2025 17:07 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Special to the TimesThe MBTA is today reminding riders that Orange Line service will be suspended between North Station and Oak Grove beginning at approximately 8:30 PM on Friday, May 9, and continuing every day for the following nine days, May 10 – 18.   Riders can find complete information at mbta.com/PlannedWork. More information on these service changes and alternate travel options:  • Free and accessible shuttle buses will make all stops between North
  
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• BLO Presents Free Family-friendly Performance of “Noah’s Flood”

  02-05-2025 17:07 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Special to the SunBoston Lyric Opera (BLO) presents a special free public performance of composer Benjamin Britten’s 1958 work, NOAH’S FLOOD (Noye’s Fludde) on May 3 @ 2pm at Symphony Hall. This participatory, family-friendly opera brings together professional artists, community musicians and young performers for a vibrant retelling of the classic story of a man driven to save his family, his community, and the Earth’s animals from an existential flood.Part of BLO’s
  
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• Beloved Boston Swan Boats Return

  24-04-2025 21:30 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Mayor Michelle Wu attends the 148th Swan Boat opening at the Public Garden on April 19.
  
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• Boston’s Climate Champions Hosts Climate Leaders Awards

  24-04-2025 21:29 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Special to the TimesMayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston’s Environment Department last week hosted the inaugural Boston Climate Leader Awards at Millennium Partners’ Winthrop Center, honoring individuals, organizations, and institutions making extraordinary contributions to the city’s climate and sustainability goals. The event brought together civic leaders, community partners, advocates, businesses, and innovators to recognize climate action across buildings, energy, clim
  
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• BHAC Approves Application for Sevens Ale House

  24-04-2025 21:29 via beaconhilltimes.com
  By Dan MurphyThe Beacon Hill Architectural Commission unanimously approved a design review application for The Sevens Ale House at its monthly public hearing held virtually on Thursday, April 17.This application included plans for a new proposed sign to hang below the existing blade sign for the longstanding neighborhood bar at 77 Charles St. The new wood sign would have ‘And Daughters,’ along with ’77,’ emblazoned in gold, carved wood lettering on a black background. Bes
  
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• Oral History Focuses on Environmental and Climate Activist Vivien Li

  24-04-2025 21:28 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Special to TimesLongtime Back Bay resident and former President of The Boston Harbor Association Vivien Li is the subject of an oral history by University of California Berkeley’s Bancroft Library.The five, two hour segments of Li’s oral history details her life-long environmental advocacy, starting with high school activism in the early 1970s; her work with Massachusetts Public Health Commissioner to reduce pesticide levels in apple products consumed largely by children; and her adv
  
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• Copley Square Park Partially Reopens for Marathon

  24-04-2025 21:28 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Special to the TimesCopley Square Park was partially reopened in time for the 2025 Boston Marathon on Monday, April 21.The newly completed part of the park includes the Plaza and Raised Grove areas, which reopened on April 10. This follows the reopening of the northeast triangle of the park on New Years Day 2025 for the City’s annual First Night celebration. The fountain, lawn areas, and perimeter sidewalks are scheduled for completion by September 2025. The partial reopening is in time fo
  
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• Wu Announces Return of Boston Playoff Hub on Canal Street

  24-04-2025 21:27 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Special to the TimesMayor Michelle Wu announced the return of the Boston Playoff Hub on Canal Street, creating a car-free zone for fans to gather before and during home playoff games at TD Garden.“As the city of champions, Boston is lucky to have another round of playoff games to watch at TD Garden. With the Boston Playoff Hub on Canal Street, we’re again making it easier to gather with friends and family to cheer on the Celtics,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “I encourage bask
  
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• Massport Announces New Hires for Climate and Resilience, and Strategic Planning Officers

  24-04-2025 21:27 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Special to the TimesThe Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is pleased to announce Jill Valdes Horwood as the Authority’s first Chief Climate and Resilience Officer, and Emir Skokic as Chief Planning Officer.“We are thrilled to welcome Jill Valdes Horwood and Emir Skokic to our leadership team at Massport,” said Massport CEO Rich Davey. “Jill brings a strong track record in climate policy and advocacy that will be critical as we continue our Net Zero initiatives and p
  
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• The Chestnuts Group – PWAP Newborn Necessities

  24-04-2025 21:25 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Story & Photos by Marianne SalzaThe Chestnut Group – a non-profit social organization for Boston women over 50-years-of-age – held its Party with a Purpose (PWAP) fundraiser on April 10 at The Vincent Club (TVC) to support their Newborn Necessities program.The Vincent Club’s Newborn Necessities committee began in 2008, and serves disadvantaged new mothers at MGH’s Chelsea HealthCare Center. A majority of the women are unemployed and uninsured, are often homeless, or i
  
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• Pope Francis

  24-04-2025 21:24 via beaconhilltimes.com
  The passing this week of Pope Francis will leave a deep void in the conscience of our world.Pope Francis, a native of Argentina who became the first Jesuit and Latin American pope, fought for a more inclusive Roman Catholic Church, much to the chagrin of the conservative members of the church.Pope Francis also was a forceful voice on the world stage on issues ranging from his support of migrants to his warnings about climate change.Pope Francis will be missed, not only by his fellow Catholics, b
  
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• A First Taste of Summer

  24-04-2025 21:24 via beaconhilltimes.com
  With temperatures reaching the 80s this past Saturday, our region felt its first taste of summer. But, as always is the case at this time of year along the Massachusetts coast, Saturday’s balmy air provided just a fleeting glimpse of the summer season to come. Within 24 hours, our temperatures were back to normal.Still, the warmth of the sun just felt so good on Saturday after our unusually cold winter season, whetting our appetite for the summer days to come.
  
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• Boston Police on Hand for BHCA Board Meeting

  17-04-2025 10:46 via beaconhilltimes.com
  D. Murphy Photo
  Officer Jason Richardson, Captain Richard Driscoll, and Officer Frank Ciampa of Boston Police Area A-1 (seen left to right), along with representatives from Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden’s office, were on hand for a public safety-focused portion of the Beacon Hill Civic Association’s monthly board meeting on Monday, April 14, at 74 Joy St.
  
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• A Water Wonderland

  17-04-2025 10:46 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Courtesy Photo
  The Weedy Sea Dragon is one of many exhibits at the New England Aquarium.
  
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• New England Aquarium Ready for School Vacation

  17-04-2025 10:44 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Special to the TimesThe New England Aquarium is looking forward to welcoming guests during the upcoming April school vacation week with extended hours, exciting animal encounters along the exhibit path, and special educational programming on Massachusetts Right Whale Day, plus the return of Boston Duck Tours to Central Wharf plaza.The Aquarium will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily the week of April 20 when public schools in Massachusetts, Maine, and Vermont are on spring break. Hours of opera
  
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• Mayor’s Neighborhood Coffee Hour Set to Return May 15 to Comm Ave Mall

  17-04-2025 10:44 via beaconhilltimes.com
  By Dan MurphyMayor Michelle Wu will join the Office of Neighborhood Services and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for the return of her annual Neighborhood Coffee Hours, including an event for the Beacon Hill and Back Bay communities on Thursday, May 15, from 10- 11 a.m. on the Commonwealth Avenue Mall (near the Arlington Street entrance).The Mayor Neighborhood Coffee Hours, presented in partnership with Dunkin’ and Star Market, offers Boston residents the opportunity to speak di
  
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