Friday, May 18, 2012
And more to know today, May 18.
1. More than 50 members of the Copley Society of Art will be all over the place Sunday for Fresh Paint. Look for them around the city painting Boston neighborhood landmarks and locations from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Neighborhoods including Beacon Hill, Back Bay, Bay Village, Charlestown, Jamaica Plain, Kenmore, the North End and the South End. 2. Hundreds of people turned out yesterday for the Hidden Gardens of Beacon Hill tour. In the unfortunate case you weren't one of them (or even if you were), you can take a quick tour through our photo gallery of the event. 3. The MBTA announced that it will conduct a bioterrorism test this summer by spreading a dead bacteria on the Red Line. What do you think of this plan? Tell us in our poll at the bottom …
Thursday, May 17, 2012
And more to know today, May 17.
1. The 83rd annual Hidden Gardens of Beacon Hill tour is today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Get a look at 11 of your neighbors' gardens you wouldn't normally get to see (unless, of course, you are friends), including those of the Sunflower Castle. Here is everything you need to know about today's big event. 2. In other big Beacon Hill news, the district's new police commander, Capt. Tom Lee, is coming to the Firehouse, at 127 Mt. Vernon St., tonight at 7 p.m. to meet neighbors. 3. In case you missed it: Boston has a reputation for rolling up the sidewalks before midnight, leading to dull nights and a youth drain. But columnist John Keith thinks the city gets a bum rap. Is Boston too uptight? Boring? Join the conversation. 4. Today is the last to…
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
And more to know today, May 16.
1. Today is the last to get $30 tickets to tomorrow's Hidden Gardens of Beacon Hill tour. Buy them online or at these retailers. Tickets are $40 on the day of the tour. See Beacon Hill Patch later today for a preview of the tour. 2. At-Large City Councilor John Connolly met with about 20 parents last night at the Firehouse to get their input on the city's school selection process. Check back on Patch today for the full story. 3. The Copley Square Farmers Market opened Tuesday. Check out the goods from 20 local vendors at the market, hosted by Mass Farmers Market. The market at 304 Columbus Ave. starts at 11 a.m., and is back every Tuesday and Friday through the season. 4. This is the last week to help a local band with a free gig, studio …
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
And more to know today, May 15.
1. Do you want to change the number of days of trash and recycling pick-up on Beacon Hill? Soon you'll have a chance to fill out a survey by the Beacon Hill Civic Association's Green Committee asking if you prefer the current practice of three days of trash pick-up and one of recycling or if you would like to exchange that for two days of trash and two of recycling. 2. Following City Councilor Mike Ross' lead, the Boston Redevelopment Authority will consider a motion tonight barring banks from opening on the first floor of Charles Street buildings without a special zoning variance. If the BRA motion passes, the issue will be brought before the city's zoning commission in order for that group to consider a change to the zoning code. The …
Monday, May 14, 2012
And more to know today, May 14.
1. Tomorrow evening City Councilor John Connolly will holding a special meeting to discuss the Boston Public Schools, and in particular the school assignment process. The community discussion will be at the Firehouse, 127 Mt. Vernon Street, beginning at 7 p.m. The meeting will cover three main subjects: experience with the school lottery; general beliefs about what makes a quality school; and overall experience with BPS, such as what’s working and what’s not working. 2. In this week's Readers' Choice poll we're asking you about the best grocery/convenience store on Beacon Hill. Let us know what you think. 3. More than 200 ducklings waddled down Beacon Hill en route to the Public Garden Sunday morning as part of Boston's annual Mother's Day…
Friday, May 11, 2012
The new summer schedule will be put in place at all branches of the Boston Public Library.
1. Saturday service for all Boston Public Library branches will stop after June 9 but then return again in the fall. Detailed information about current library hours is available online. 2. Boston Barber Shop, the popular North End hairdresser where many Bruins get their cuts, opened a branch on Beacon Hill Monday. The new store is at 124 Bowdoin St., where Capitol Barber Shop used to be. 3. The Esplanade Association is looking for volunteers to help with folding, sealing, stuffing and sorting letters and envelopes for its spring appeal. They coud use help – whether it's 30 minutes or a full day – today, Monday and/or Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m Contact Jessica at jpederson@esplanadeassociation.org or 617.227.0365 x104 for more …
Thursday, May 10, 2012
And more to know today, May 10.
1. Beginning Monday Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro will offer packed to-go picnics. Guests need to call an hour in advance and need to leave a form of identification as a deposit until the basket and blanket are returned. Picnics are available Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m.to 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. See the menu here. 2. What would the T look like underwater? On Monday the newly formed Boston Climate Defense Initiative distributed thousands of maps showing just what service would look like with rising sea levels. Long story short: “If we don’t take serious action soon, half the T system will be under water by 2040," said leading Metro Boston Climate Defense official Ken Ward. "Commuters will board Red, Green and Blue line …
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
And more to know today, May 9.
1. Beacon Hill is one of the 10 Boston communities allowed to use clear plastic bags for recycling. If residents cannot find appropriate bags at area stores, they may contact WasteZero at 617-299-8012 or www.wastezero.com/boston, which will contact neighborhood stores to carry the recycling bags. For other questions, call the mayor’s hotline at 617-635-4500 or visit the website. 2. Villa Mexico Cafe will not be moving to 12 Grove St. The city's zoning board voted Tuesday not to grant the variance the restaurant would need to open there. See the full story here, and tell us what you think of the zoning board's decision. 3. Boston's city council meets today at noon. See what's on the agenda here. 4. Tell your best story about mom to the Y…
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
And more to know today, May 8.
1. 21st Amendment is celebrating American Craft Beer Week from next Monday to Thursday by hosting a beer dinner featuring a different brewery every night. Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. they will host Allagash Beer Dinner; Tuesday from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. its Mayflower Brewery; Wednesday is Sam Adams Brewery (5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.); and Thursday it's Harpoon (at the same time). Each course will feature a different beer and a dish tailored for it. Call 617-227-7100 for more information. 2. Residents of The Beacon House, which has a newly formed neighborhood watch group, hosted a Community Safety Day on April 26 in which members from the Boston Police Department’s Neighborhood Watch Unit along others from Boston Legal Aid, Lt., the Suffolk County …
Monday, May 7, 2012
And more to know today, May 7.
1. Boston's Romeo and Juliet, the swans who summer in the Public Garden lagoon, are coming back for the season (from Franklin Park Zoo) this morning. Their welcome ceremony kicks off at 9:15 a.m. with a parade beginning at Beacon and Charles streets. A brass band will lead paraders to the Boylston Street side of the lagoon, where the official ceremony with Mayor Menino will begin at 9:30 a.m. The swans had been scheduled to come back last Tuesday but rain postponed their arrival. 2. This Sunday the Vilna Shul will celebrate the remarkable Jewish women of Boston over the years. Librarians Linda Stern and Helaine Davis will give a multimedia presentaion about the women over a Mother's Day brunch, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information…
BH Resident
12:38 pm on Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Make recycling mandatory! No excuse for not recycling except laziness. Start ticketing, with hefty fines, people who put their trash out on the wrong days. We have a rat problem. Also, heavily fine people for not using proper trash bags. Placing multiple paper bags out on a rainy day only contributes to the mess and rat problem on the Hill. Trash pickers also contribute to the mess by ripping … more ›