Thursday, February 23, 2012
The civic association will be running a shuttle to the zoning board meeting Tuesday.
The movement on Beacon Hill to oppose Capital One Bank's attempt to move into the spot that now houses Charles Street Market is picking up steam. Nearly every storefront on Charles Street has posted a flyer asking residents and shopkeepers to come to the city's zoning board meeting next Tuesday to show solidarity against the bank's request for the zoning variance it needs to open at 62-66 Charles St. "We as a neighborhood must prove to the Board of Appeal that operating a bank at that location is detrimental to the neighborhood. It is important that as many of us as possible attend the hearing. Please make every effort to join us as we stand together to oppose the change in use," the flyer reads. Wednesday the Beacon Hill Civic Association…
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Interested? See the job description here.
Suzanne Besser, the current executive director of the Beacon Hill Civic Association, is stepping down from the post on June 8, the organization has begun a search to replace her. Anyone interested in applying for the job should do so by Feb. 29 by sending his or her resume to jobsearch@bhcivic.org. So far the BHCA has received seven applications. The full job description, as provided by the BHCA is as follows: About the Beacon Hill Civic Association: The Beacon Hill Civic Association (BHCA) is a volunteer neighborhood organization working to preserve and enhance the residential quality of life on Beacon Hill. Founded in 1922, the BHCA is one of the oldest neighborhood associations in the country, with a rich and proud history of …
Friday, January 13, 2012
The Beacon Hill Civic Association and a separate petition both ask for the neighborhood's help to stop the move.
A number of efforts are under way on Beacon Hill to thwart Capital One Bank's attempt to move into the location now occupied by Charles Street Market. In in email sent to members Friday afternoon, the Beacon Hill Civic Association asked the neighborhood to stand together to oppose an attempt by New Hampshire-based Linear Retail to install a Capital One Bank in the property it now leases to Charles Street Market, also known as the former 7-Eleven. "The Board is committed to maintaining a vibrant and diverse business community made up primarily of non-franchised, locally owned businesses that meet residents' needs on Beacon Hill ... We ask for your help," the email reads. On Jan. 9 the BHCA board of directors unanimously voted to oppose the…
The candidates will face off Jan. 31 at the Park Street School.
[Editor's note: The following press release was provided by the Boston Republican City Committee.] On Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, the Boston Republican City Committee will host candidates for the Republican State Committee whose districts are either wholly or partially in Boston. The candidate forum will be held at the Park Street School in Beacon Hill starting at 7 p.m.. The Park Street School is located at 67 Brimmer Street, Boston, MA. Each candidate for State Committee will have several minutes to introduce himself or herself and answer questions. Republican Ward members from across the city will be in attendance and this event is open to the public. Boston Republican City Committee Chair Brad Williams said “this election is very …
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Park Street School
67 Brimmer St, Boston, MA
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Thursday, January 12, 2012
A liaison lost, a memorial (possibly) gained and more.
1.) Beacon Hill’s voice in City Hall is about to change. Mayoral liaison Will Onuoha is leaving his position for a community affairs job at Northeastern. Onuoha has spent the last six years as the neighborhood’s voice in Mayor Thomas Menino’s office. 2.) The City Council had a quiet meeting yesterday. One item of note: Council Presidents can now serve up to three years. The move addresses problems that arise when a President resigns and a new councilor steps into the role. By giving the new President the ability to serve another term, it eliminates leadership changes at odd times, aligning the leadership with member terms. 3.) Most people associate Edgar Allen Poe with Baltimore, but he spent many years in Boston. Efforts are underway to …
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West End Museum
150 Staniford St, Boston, MA
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Charles St & Boylston St, Boston, MA
Edgar Allen Poe Square
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The City Council adopted a rule change that no longer requires that City Council President to step down at the end of a one-year term.
The City Council approved a measure Wednesday that would allow a current City Council President to remain in the position for three years instead of two. The move, which went hand-in-hand with a routine approval of the 2012 City Council Rules, essentially says that a president with one year already under his or her belt can be elected for a two-year term, effectively serving three years. For example, if next year a council president resigned mid-term, another member would be elected by the council. Then, in 2014, instead of having to step down, that new president would have the option to run for president for a two-year term. If elected, in total they would serve three years in the position. "I believe it would strengthen the office and …
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Boston City Hall
1 City Hall Sq, Boston, MA
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Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Managing Charles Street, A vision for the Esplanade and more.
1.) Beacon Hill’s residents really flexed their muscles in opposing a proposed Capital One bank outlet on Charles Street. The proposal and pushback has led to a larger push to control what businesses make it onto Charles Street. Tell us what you think: Take our poll about non-local businesses on the Hill, and tell us what you think in the comments section. 2.) The Esplanade is one of America’s great urban open spaces, and The Esplanade Association hopes to keep it that way for the next 100 years. Join the group on Feb. 9 as they unveil a vision plan for the Charles River park. In the meantime, you can share your thoughts by emailing mailto:info@esplanadeassociation.org with Esplanade 2020 as the subject. 3.) Mitt Romney may have won in New…
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Charles River Esplanade
21 David G Mugar Way, Boston, MA
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7 Eleven
66 Charles St, Boston, MA
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21st Amendment
150 Bowdoin St, Boston, MA
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Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Besser leaves in June after 10 years as director. The Board will form a search committee to replace her.
The Beacon Hill Civic Association's Board of Directors took time during their Monday meeting to salute Executive Director Suzanne Besser, who is stepping down from the role after 10 years of service. Executive Committee Chair Ania Camargo expressed her “heartfelt gratitude” to Besser, who steps down in June. “The Civic Association is so great because of her,” Camargo said of Besser. “She’s not going to go away. She’s going to continue to be involved in the Civic Association. So it’s just a transition. It’s not a farewell.” With Besser’s departure, Executive Committee President Steve Young said that in addition to a standard Nominating Committee, an Executive Search Committee would soon form to replace Besser. While not all the members—both…
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Beacon Hill Civic Association
74 Joy St, Boston, MA
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Board voted against plan to move Capital One into 62-66 Charles, supports proposal to make all first floor commercial zoning conditional.
Showing a strong allegiance to its residents and local businesses, the Beacon Hill Civic Association unanimously passed two motions designed to control commercial growth along Charles and Cambridge streets. The votes were made at Monday night’s meeting, the board's first of 2012. Zoning and Licensing Committee co-chair Tom Clemens spent the first half of his report discussing the ongoing battle over a Capital One bank moving into 62-66 Charles St.—a storefront occupied by the popular Charles Street Market. In order to move in, Linear Realty Properties applied for a “change of conditional use” permit, which would reclassify the location from a convenience store to bank. “There was a high level of support—and virtually unanimous support from…
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7 Eleven
66 Charles St, Boston, MA
Charles Street Market, formerly 7 Eleven
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Monday, January 9, 2012
Charles Street Market location news, ways to share with Patch and more.
1.) The situation at 62-66 Charles St. is evolving quickly. After hearing resounding opposition to their plan to lease the building to Capital One Bank, property owner Linear Retail Properties is now “seriously considering” the zoning committee's reasons and is unsure whether it will proceed with the project. 2.) We’re looking for your vintage photos of Beacon Hill! If you have photos of the Hill or West End in of days or yore, you can share them with us here. 3.) Things change pretty quickly at Patch, and the site you’re visiting now is very different from the one that launched over a year ago. Here’s a run down of some new things you can do to make this site your own. 4.) Even if you aren’t a sports fan, you have to admit 25-cent wings …
