Beacon Hill Civic Association Mission Statement
The Beacon Hill Civic Association (BHCA) was established in 1922 by a small, but concerned 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. As an organization, the BHCA acts as an advocate for Beacon Hill residents and facilitates the flow of information on a timely basis.
The BHCA maintains its focus on the founders’ original concerns - zoning, licensing, traffic, parking, and neighborhood cleanliness. Monitoring citywide developments that impact the neighborhood and planning community-building events, both social and informational, are among the organization’s major activities.
The BHCA maintains its focus on the founders’ original concerns - zoning, licensing, traffic, parking, and neighborhood cleanliness. Monitoring citywide developments that impact the neighborhood and planning community-building events, both social and informational, are among the organization’s major activities.
Beacon Hill Civic Association Statement on Racial Justice
The Beacon Hill Civic Association joins in the call for equality and racial justice in our society. Ending systemic racism falls to all of us, and the Beacon Hill Civic Association commits to using its platform, privilege, and resources to help build a community of inclusiveness, diversity, fairness, and respect within our neighborhood and throughout the City of Boston.
BHCA Annual Report
Click here to read our 2019-2020 Annual Report.
Update on Face Masks
The Beacon Hill Civic Association ("BHCA") believes that it is important that our Beacon Hill neighbors - and everyone - wear a face mask in public when physical distancing is not possible. A few months ago, the BHCA started our "Beacon Hill Mask Initiative" for our Beacon Hill neighbors who might have limited ability to obtain face masks on their own. To date, we have given out over 250 free masks to Beacon Hill residents. We have also donated masks to the Advent Church to use in their weekly program to feed the homeless, in order to provide them with face masks as well. Going forward, we will be continuing our efforts to make masks available to our neighbors so that we all can stay safe. To this end, we have cotton masks with the BHCA logo available for a minimal charge. Please contact the office for details.
The Beacon Hill Civic Association ("BHCA") believes that it is important that our Beacon Hill neighbors - and everyone - wear a face mask in public when physical distancing is not possible. A few months ago, the BHCA started our "Beacon Hill Mask Initiative" for our Beacon Hill neighbors who might have limited ability to obtain face masks on their own. To date, we have given out over 250 free masks to Beacon Hill residents. We have also donated masks to the Advent Church to use in their weekly program to feed the homeless, in order to provide them with face masks as well. Going forward, we will be continuing our efforts to make masks available to our neighbors so that we all can stay safe. To this end, we have cotton masks with the BHCA logo available for a minimal charge. Please contact the office for details.
Important Notice from the BHCA Office for Contractors
For the safety of our staff, WE WILL ONLY SIGN CONTRACTOR AFFIDAVITS REMOTELY until further notice.
If you need a Contractors Parking Permit, please download the Contractors Affidavit here, fill out, scan or photograph, and email back to info@bhcivic.org. We will email it back to you signed.
For the safety of our staff, WE WILL ONLY SIGN CONTRACTOR AFFIDAVITS REMOTELY until further notice.
If you need a Contractors Parking Permit, please download the Contractors Affidavit here, fill out, scan or photograph, and email back to info@bhcivic.org. We will email it back to you signed.
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Latest Updates:
We will post updates from the City and/or State as needed and any other information helpful to our neighbors here.
(If you'd like to receive our eblast which also shares additional information, write to info@bhcivic.org to sign up.)
The state has updated guidance on the Reopening Massachusetts website. Please also see updates on City-specific guidance for Boston at the City's reopening website. A Public Health Advisory for everyone in Boston, except essential workers, to stay at home from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. has been lifted.
Please continue to social distance, wear a mask when social distancing is not possible, and wash hands frequently.
For additional ideas on how to be of help to others, check out Boston Helps here or Universal Hub here.
If you or someone you know is food insecure, contact Boston Food Access at 617-635-3717 or click here. Many more food pantries can be found here.
For other up-to-date information, use these links:
https://www.boston.gov/
https://www.mass.gov/
https://www.cdc.gov/
Please call our office at 617-227-1922 with any questions or concerns. We will continue to update you as we receive important information.
Please continue to social distance, wear a mask when social distancing is not possible, and wash hands frequently.
For additional ideas on how to be of help to others, check out Boston Helps here or Universal Hub here.
If you or someone you know is food insecure, contact Boston Food Access at 617-635-3717 or click here. Many more food pantries can be found here.
For other up-to-date information, use these links:
https://www.boston.gov/
https://www.mass.gov/
https://www.cdc.gov/
Please call our office at 617-227-1922 with any questions or concerns. We will continue to update you as we receive important information.
Upcoming BHCA Meetings
The BHCA is currently holding all meetings via Zoom. Contact the office at 617-227-1922 or info@bhcivic for joining details.
On April 16th, the BHCA hosted a virtual presentation on the proposed redevelopment of the Hurley Building, a state-owned building on Cambridge Street between Stanford and New Chardon Streets. Click here to see that presentation.
See the BHCA comment letter to DCAMM on this proposed project below.
MGH Institutional Master Plan (IMP)
For more information on the MGH IMP and the Article 80 process, click here.
The Mayor's Housing Innovation Lab
BHCA and the City of Boston's Agreement over Sidewalk Ramp Improvements
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