Catch of the Season

Beacon Hill Times 8/29 5:07A Beacon Hill Times Staff

Beacon Hill resident and avid fisherman, Ramsay Fretz recently caught his largest lobster of the season. Ramsay would not say where he caught this lobster, but we know it was in Boston Harbor. This is...

The 105th St. Anthony’s Feast

Beacon Hill Times 8/29 5:06A Beacon Hill Times Staff

Derek Kouyoumjian Photo Antonio Magno brings an offering to the statue of St. Anthony during the 105th St. Anthony’s Feast.

Imminent Changes

Beacon Hill Times 8/29 5:04A Beacon Hill Times Staff

City schedules virtual meeting to discuss plans for proposed Dartmouth Street bike lane By Dan Murphy The city has scheduled a virtual meeting for Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss imminent changes coming to Dartmouth Street, amid...

BPS Announces New Leaders for ‘24-25 School Year

Beacon Hill Times 8/29 5:04A Beacon Hill Times Staff

Special to the Times Boston Public Schools (BPS) is proud to welcome 13 new school leaders for the 2024-25 school year. Additionally, 15 school leaders, who previously served as interim school leaders, will be leading in permanent positions....

Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner

Beacon Hill Times 8/29 5:03A Beacon Hill Times Staff

Upcoming Meetings: Streets & Sidewalks Committee Tuesday, September 3rd, 5:30pm via Zoom Zoning & Licensing Committee Wednesday, September 4th, 6pm via Zoom Board of Directors Monday, September 9th, 7pm, 74 Joy Street Architecture Committee...

Neighborhood Roundup

Beacon Hill Times 8/29 5:03A Beacon Hill Times Staff

Nichols House Museum seeking museum guides The Nichols House Museum at 55 Mt. Vernon St. is seeking museum guides. Do you love talking with people about Beacon Hill history, women’s lives, and art? Join the Nichols House Museum team as a museum...

Gibson House Museum to host Victorian Séance Experience

Beacon Hill Times 8/29 5:01A Beacon Hill Times Staff

Special to Times Spiritualism lurked in the shadows of 19th-century Boston, quietly influencing the contours of the lives and thoughts of the city’s Victorian population. At first, it operated subtly, beneath the surface of mainstream...

Wu Appoints Alas as Executive Director for the Mayor’s Office of Women’s Advancement

Beacon Hill Times 8/29 5:00A Beacon Hill Times Staff

Mayor Michelle Wu announced that Dana Alas will serve as the Executive Director for the Mayor’s Office of Women’s Advancement (MOWA). In this role, Alas will lead MOWA, a team dedicated to promoting gender equity by empowering women and removing...

TSA Readies for Busiest Labor Day Travel Period on Record, Provides Top Travel Tips to Help Airline...

Beacon Hill Times 8/29 5:00A Beacon Hill Times Staff

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared to screen more than 17 million people during what is expected to be the busiest Labor Day travel period on record, which will run Thursday, August 29 through Wednesday, September 4. The...

Wu Announces Opening of City’s First Bike Town

Beacon Hill Times 8/29 4:58A Beacon Hill Times Staff

Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston announced the grand opening of Bike Town at Moakley Park, a new, family-friendly space where kids can practice riding and rolling in a fun and safe environment. Bike towns are...

Fabled Antiques Celebrates Third Anniversary on Beacon Hill

Beacon Hill Times 8/21 9:58A Beacon Hill Times Staff

Special to Times Fabled Antiques is thrilled to announce its third anniversary in business! Courtesy Photo Fabled Antiques proprietor, Rebecca Connolly Hackler, ready to greet customers at the door of...

Remembering a True Boston Icon: Mr. Henry Lee

Beacon Hill Times 8/21 9:58A Beacon Hill Times Staff

By Dan Murphy A true Boston icon and tireless champion of the city’s parks, Mr. Henry Lee died on Monday, Aug. 12, in Beverly. He was 99. Courtesy of the Friends of the Public Garden Mr. Henry Lee....

Beacon Hill Civic Association to Host Another Elegant ‘Dinner Under the Stars’

Beacon Hill Times 8/21 9:58A Beacon Hill Times Staff

Special to Times Many neighbors will remember a night in September of 2022 when the flat of Mt. Vernon Street was closed, and tables were set up end to end with white tablecloths, flowers, and...

Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner

Beacon Hill Times 8/21 9:57A Beacon Hill Times Staff

Upcoming Meetings: Events Committee Tuesday, August 20th, 6pm at 74 Joy Street Streets & Sidewalks Committee Tuesday, September 3rd, 5:30pm via Zoom Zoning & Licensing Committee Wednesday, September 4th, 6pm via Zoom Board of Directors Monday,...

BHCA Annual Appeal

Beacon Hill Times 8/21 9:57A Beacon Hill Times Staff

The Beacon Hill Civic Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to community building, civic engagement, and historic preservation on Beacon Hill. Your donations to the Annual Appeal allow us to continue our efforts to preserve...