Beacon Hill Civic Association Mission Statement
The Beacon Hill Civic Association (BHCA) was established in 1922 by a small group of neighbors
whose goal was to protect Beacon Hill's historic residential character. Today, the BHCA
continues as a volunteer organization that helps preserve and enhance the quality of life
on Beacon Hill, a historic, urban, residential neighborhood in downtown Boston.
The Beacon Hill Civic Association (BHCA) was established in 1922 by a small group of neighbors
whose goal was to protect Beacon Hill's historic residential character. Today, the BHCA
continues as a volunteer organization that helps preserve and enhance the quality of life
on Beacon Hill, a historic, urban, residential neighborhood in downtown Boston.
Become a Member of the BHCA!
Call for Nominations for the 29th Annual Beacon Award
As part of the Diamond Jubilee Year (1922-1997), The Beacon Hill Civic Association instituted an annual Beacon Award to honor those people or groups deserving of particular recognition for significant and sustained contribution to the Beacon Hill community. Such a contribution may include working with children or the elderly in the neighborhood, beautifying local spaces, improving safety on the Hill, or preserving and enhancing the quality of life for residents and businesses alike. The recipient may be an individual, group, committee, business, institution, or organization, and the community is defined as the Beacon Hill neighborhood.
Continuing tradition, we invite nominations from the entire community to help select the recipient of the
2026 Beacon Award.
The 2026 Beacon Award will be presented at the BHCA Annual Meeting of Members on May 21, 2026, 8 a.m. at the Hampshire House.
Please find the nomination form below and submit your form
to [email protected] using one form per person nominated.
Continuing tradition, we invite nominations from the entire community to help select the recipient of the
2026 Beacon Award.
The 2026 Beacon Award will be presented at the BHCA Annual Meeting of Members on May 21, 2026, 8 a.m. at the Hampshire House.
Please find the nomination form below and submit your form
to [email protected] using one form per person nominated.
Upcoming BHCA Committee Meetings & Events
Young Friends Social - Wednesday, April 29th, 7-9pm, Roxanne's
Meet & Greet - Monday, May 4th, 6pm, 75 Chestnut
Annual Meeting - Thursday, May 21st, 8am, Hampshire House
Please note: There will be no First Friday Coffee Hour in May. See you in June!
Save the Date
Valiant Cruise for Members - Wednesday, May 27th, 6:30pm, Rowes Wharf
Summer Evening at Otis House - Thursday, June 11th, 6pm, 141 Cambridge Street
Contact the BHCA office for Zoom or location details
Meet & Greet - Monday, May 4th, 6pm, 75 Chestnut
Annual Meeting - Thursday, May 21st, 8am, Hampshire House
Please note: There will be no First Friday Coffee Hour in May. See you in June!
Save the Date
Valiant Cruise for Members - Wednesday, May 27th, 6:30pm, Rowes Wharf
Summer Evening at Otis House - Thursday, June 11th, 6pm, 141 Cambridge Street
Contact the BHCA office for Zoom or location details
Upcoming Events
The 2025 Annual Report
Quick Links to BHCA documents:
Click here to view Architecture Archives
Click here to view Zoning & Licensing Archives
Click here to view BHCA By-Laws
Click here to view the updated plan for the redevelopment of the BPL’s West End Branch Site
Click here to view the Ciy of Boston's Tree Canopy Assessment Report
Click here to view Architecture Archives
Click here to view Zoning & Licensing Archives
Click here to view BHCA By-Laws
Click here to view the updated plan for the redevelopment of the BPL’s West End Branch Site
Click here to view the Ciy of Boston's Tree Canopy Assessment Report
Click here for photos from Recent BHCA Activities
Important Notice from the BHCA Office for Contractors
We sign affidavits electronically. If you need a Contractors Parking Permit,
please download the Contractors Affidavit below, fill out, scan or photograph, and
email back to [email protected]. We will email the signed affidavit back to you.
Please remember to remove your permits when they have expired,
and please DO NOT nail permits into trees!
We sign affidavits electronically. If you need a Contractors Parking Permit,
please download the Contractors Affidavit below, fill out, scan or photograph, and
email back to [email protected]. We will email the signed affidavit back to you.
Please remember to remove your permits when they have expired,
and please DO NOT nail permits into trees!
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