Beacon Hill Civic Association - 74 Joy Street - Boston, MA 02114 - 617-227-1922 - info@bhcivic.org
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 important information.
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.
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.
City Council Hearing on Dog Parks - Wednesday, April 21 @1pm
As some of you may be aware, there is a City Council hearing regarding off-leash dog recreation spaces in the City of Boston scheduled for April 21, at 1:00 pm. Advocates encourage as many voices as possible to attend or write or call your city councilor to make sure this city-wide issue gets the attention it deserves. It has been estimated that there are more than 6,000 dogs in the neighborhoods surrounding our parks. Every dog that can enjoy a designated dog park is one less dog impacting the health of our fragile historic parks. Councilor Ricardo Arroyo's office has stressed that participation in this hearing will be very important.
The public notice for the hearing information is https://www.boston.gov/public-notices/14774951 The staff contact person for this hearing is Juan Lopez, juan.lopez@boston.gov; reach out to him to sign up for public testimony or to submit public comment in writing.
As some of you may be aware, there is a City Council hearing regarding off-leash dog recreation spaces in the City of Boston scheduled for April 21, at 1:00 pm. Advocates encourage as many voices as possible to attend or write or call your city councilor to make sure this city-wide issue gets the attention it deserves. It has been estimated that there are more than 6,000 dogs in the neighborhoods surrounding our parks. Every dog that can enjoy a designated dog park is one less dog impacting the health of our fragile historic parks. Councilor Ricardo Arroyo's office has stressed that participation in this hearing will be very important.
The public notice for the hearing information is https://www.boston.gov/public-notices/14774951 The staff contact person for this hearing is Juan Lopez, juan.lopez@boston.gov; reach out to him to sign up for public testimony or to submit public comment in writing.
Upcoming BHCA Meetings
Annual Meeting - Monday, May 17, 6pm
All meetings are currently virtual - email info@bhcivic.org for joining details
All meetings are currently virtual - email info@bhcivic.org for joining details
Latest COVID-19 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.)
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.
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.
Street Sweeping in Boston
Daytime street sweeping has resumed on Beacon Hill. Check the signs on your street to know when to move your car. Ticketing and towing is currently in force.
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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Hurley Building Redevelopment
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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