Sign In Subscribe Now Perry Brazier has called Victoria home for more than three decades there’s one place that draws him back: the Beacon Hill Park putting green Nestled in the heart of the sprawling 740,000-square-metre park the putting green quietly reopened for the season on Monday as city workers removed the fencing that had protected it through the winter it’s a welcome sign that summer is around the corner The putting green sits near the Robert Burns statue framed by lush landscaping and crisscrossed by the park’s many pathways but it offers something uniquely relaxing for locals like Brazier and golf has always been a fun hobby for me,” he said “This spot offers me a chance to get my wedge and putter it’s not the same as a full-18 golf course or traditional mini-putt but the community is lucky to have something like this.” Beacon Hill Park offers a wide range of amenities for all ages the park remains a cornerstone of outdoor recreation in the city the putting green remains a hidden corner of calm in one of Victoria’s most beloved spaces Dialogue and debate are integral to a free society and we welcome and encourage you to share your views on the issues of the day. 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Match Report: Jersey Flegg Cup Round 9 vs Sliktails Sea Eagles excited to welcome The Athlete’s Foot as Corporate Partner for 2025 Dec 12, 2024 | Forest ward, Public Safety A car burst into flames following a collision at Beacon Hill Just before 2.00pm this afternoon (Thursday emergency services were called to a report of a two-car collision at Beacon Hill Road A silver 2016 Toyota RAV4 that appears to have been driving northbound up Beacon Hill Road has had a T-bone collision with a grey 2018 Holden Astra that was coming out of Kalianna Crescent The impact caused moderate damage to both vehicles but the force was significant enough to result in a fire in the engine bay of the Toyota The drivers of both cars were able to safely exit their vehicles and no injuries were reported Firefighters from Willoughby Station were the first to arrive on scene They had been providing cover for Dee Why Station while their crew were involved in a drill at Terrey Hills Using the hose reel connected to their truck firefighters in breathing apparatus and protective gear put water onto the burning Toyota The front end of the vehicle had been gutted however molten plastic and other debris across the roadway Officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command closed Beacon Hill Road to traffic while firefighting and clean-up efforts were underway which resulted in significant traffic delays along Warringah Road in both directions As firefighters neutralised the oil spill with absorbent material and cleaned up hazardous debris and once deemed safe the fire damaged Toyota Beacon Hill Road was reopened shortly after 3.00pm Join us as we go 100% electric and be part of the future of green driving Car fire at Newport Car fire at Seaforth Car fire at Terrey Hills Fire destroys campervan Classic cars destroyed by fire Car destroyed by fire at Manly Families flee Newport fire Cancer clinic car fire Frenchs Forest car fire Car fire at Balgowlah Heights Fire destroys classic cars Narrabeen New Year fire Balgowlah car fire Ingleside car fire Beacon Hill car fire Car fire at Ingleside Impound yard car fire Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress 2 May, 2025 | Local A VARIETY of events have been organised in Inverclyde to mark the historic 80th anniversary of VE Day VE Day is on 8 May and marks the day when the Second World War came to an end in Europe Inverclyde Council will raise the VE Day flag outside the Municipal Buildings in Clyde Square together with councillors and senior staff from Inverclyde Council will attend a service of celebration at Old Gourock and Ashton Parish Church at 11am celebrations continue in the church Hall with food and a wartime display hosted by Inverclyde Veterans’ Network churches across Inverclyde have been invited to take part in the national bell ringing at 6.30pm The evening’s celebrations will start at Lyle Hill followed by the symbolic lighting of the beacon at 9.30pm accompanied by Piper John McInnes performing a lament which has been organised by Inverclyde Veterans’ Network The council will light up red the Shipbuilders of Port Glasgow statue the Lyle Fountain and the Cross of Lorraine at Lyle Hill in Greenock Provost Drew McKenzie said: “It is important that we mark these historic events in our nation’s history “There may be fewer people around every year who lived through and remember World War Two but it’s important that the memory of their sacrifices never fades of the achievement of this country and her allies in defeating Nazi Germany “I am honoured to represent Inverclyde Council at these events and I am sure it will be a moving day.” Inverclyde Council’s armed forces and veterans champion said the veterans were determined to mark VE80 He said: “We estimate there are more than 2,000 veterans living in Inverclyde “VE80 is about celebrating the end of World War Two in Europe but we want all veterans to know there is support there for them “May 8 will be a day of celebration and reflection and I’m looking forward to taking part.” said: “We’ve been working on this for a few months now and we’re feeling very positive about what we’re going to be able to produce and deliver for the community of Inverclyde although there will be a two-minute silence the sacrifices which were made to gain victory over tyranny.” CRUISE Ship Arriving A Day Earlier Than Planned Privacy Policy a national leader in staffing and consulting solutions has once again been recognized for its exceptional workplace culture recently announced the winners of its Spring Culture Excellence Top Workplaces 2025 awards Beacon Hill has earned a spot among the distinguished honorees Beacon Hill received accolades in four key categories: Top Workplaces for Innovation Top Workplaces for Leadership Top Workplaces for Purpose & Values Top Workplaces for Work-Life Flexibility “We are honored to receive these Culture Excellence Awards again this year,” said Amy Van Sicklin “These awards reflect the invaluable feedback from our employees and we are deeply grateful to all those who took the time to share their voices The Top Workplaces awards celebrate organizations that prioritize a people-first culture and provide an outstanding employee experience The recognition is based exclusively on feedback from the employee engagement survey conducted earlier this year with more than 3,400 Beacon Hill team members contributing to the results “Staying true to our founding principles has always been a priority at Beacon Hill we continue to honor the values that have made us who we are today.” Beacon Hill’s continued commitment to leadership and work-life flexibility further solidifies its reputation as a top employer in the staffing industry and beyond Beacon Hill is a nationwide leader in staffing and consulting solutions powered by a collective of over 1,400 of the industry’s most skilled practitioners Beacon Hill’s specialty divisions serve clients and candidates in various sectors Beacon Hill outpaced market growth with over $1 billion in revenue further establishing its position as a top provider of direct hire consulting and MSP/VMS and RPO solutions to both emerging growth companies and Fortune 500 clients Jun 9, 2024 | Forest ward, Public Safety A young driver has taken out a power pole after allegedly being run off the road at Beacon Hill emergency services were called to a report of a car hitting a light pole and shearing it off at Warringah Road They arrived to find a power pole and wires down just past Earl Street in the westbound lanes of Warringah Road An oil slick trailed around 50m further down the road to where a heavily damaged black 2010 VW Golf had come to a stop The force of the collision with the power pole was clearly visible on the front of the vehicle NSW Ambulance paramedics assessed the 21-year-old male driver of the VW Golf and his 20-year-old female passenger They treated the young woman for a hand injury Firefighters from Dee Why Station established an exclusion zone around the downed powerlines and called for the attendance of Ausgrid to disconnect power They also set about cleaning up debris and neutralising the long oil spill using absorbent material NSW Police closed two westbound lanes of Warringah Road and speaking with the driver of the VW Golf were told that a white sedan had been involved in a collision before the VW Golf had left the road and collided with the power pole Police were told that despite being allegedly involved in the collision An investigation into the crash has commenced, and NSW Police are urging anyone with information about the matter, including any available dashcam or mobile phone footage, to contact Dee Why Police Station on 02 9971 3399 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 The VW Golf needed to be towed from the scene and an Ausgrid emergency response team worked into the early hours of this morning to conduct a repair on the downed powerlines NSW Police are seeking public assistance in relation to this matter. If you have any information that may assist them with their inquiries, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 Companies would be barred from selling the location data generated by people’s cellphones under a bill that supporters say should be a top priority for Beacon Hill lawmakers it’s a very critical moment — as we actively explore how Massachusetts can act at the state level to protect our residents in this current political climate shielding our location data needs to rise to the top of that list,” Senate Majority Leader Cindy Creem said at a Wednesday hearing Our location data reveals some of the most sensitive details about us This personal information can provide insight into our health care providers and chaos emanating from the federal government and Silicon Valley digital privacy and online consumer protection has never been more important,” Carol Rose executive director of the ACLU of Massachusetts “And of all the threats to our privacy and safety the sale of precise geolocation data is one of the most pressing.” Some of the bill’s backers described data privacy as a nonpartisan issue House lawmakers voted 159-0 last July to pass a narrower bill banning the collection and sale of location data for people seeking reproductive or gender-affirming care but the state Senate never took up the legislation Democrats and Republicans in the House “came together without regard for political ideology.” “As I said on the day that we had the unanimous vote in the House in the last session privacy is a fundamental human right,” he said “And that human right underpins our freedom of association Lipper-Garabedian said the bill that’s now under consideration would also protect domestic violence survivors The Legislature’s Committee on Advanced Information Technology the Internet and Cybersecurity is also weighing other data privacy and cybersecurity bills some of which would also impose guardrails on location data They said that legislation mirrors the path taken by other states it would allow consumers to opt out of having their data processed for sale or targeted advertising “By following a model that is already in place the cost to companies doing business in the commonwealth is orders of magnitude less than if the state advances its own unique standard which would require custom compliance solutions,” TechNet’s Chris Gilrein said Gilrein said a “piecemeal approach,” like restricting just location information would be “more complicated from a policy perspective and still require a complex compliance infrastructure.” A new rule state representatives adopted this year caps the amount of time committees can take to consider House bills That gives the committee until June 8 to decide whether to advance the data privacy bills heard Wednesday Your essential daily newsletter delivering trusted news and can't miss programs from Boston and beyond This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just 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of the white Mustang turning right and hitting the woman in the crosswalk Detectives in the Seattle Police Department Traffic Collision Investigation Squad arrested a 65-year-old man Monday afternoon Detectives interviewed the driver and booked him into the King County jail for Investigation of felony hit-and-run Officers impounded his white Ford Mustang to be searched for evidence A witness told KOMO that maybe the sun blinded the driver but others in the neighborhood told KOMO News how dangerous that intersection can be it's hard for people to kind of see around the corner,” Brita McAuliffe said outside the family business Both officers and firefighters provided immediate aid to the woman and she was rushed to the hospital in critical condition “It's not uncommon for us to hear like tires screeching it's been consistently busy and pretty consistently lots of close calls,” Karin Paulsen said Paulsen said someone died in the same intersection back in 2016 when they first did their build-out at Perihelion a driver following the same turn pattern that witnesses described this time hit and killed a person That driver in 2016 did stay and cooperate with the police The Beacon Avenue South corridor is in the midst of getting a series of safety upgrades to advance the city's Vision Zero The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) told KOMO that they're working to make that area and the entire city safer for all travelers With all the growth in the North Beacon Hill neighborhood, changes in the Beacon Avenue South and 15th Avenue South corridor includes: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ votes on roll calls from the week of April 7 to April 11 There were no roll calls in the Senate last week approved and sent to the Senate a $1.3 billion supplemental budget that uses funds generated from the surtax imposed on taxpayers’ earnings of more than $1 million annually to fund $353 million for education-related projects and $828 million for transportation-related ones It also includes non-surtax spending that pushes the combined bottom line to roughly $1.3 billion The surtax was created by voters in November 2022 when they voted for a constitutional amendment that allows a graduated income tax in Massachusetts and imposes an additional 4% income tax on taxpayers’ earnings of more than $1 million annually Language in the constitutional amendment requires that “subject to appropriation the revenue will go to fund quality public education affordable public colleges and universities and for the repair and maintenance of roads A total of $818 million of the $828 million for transportation will be used for various MBTA projects while $10 million will fund unpaved roads The $353 million for education includes $190 million for circuit breaker reimbursements which provide financial assistance to public school districts to offset the cost of delivering special education services to students; $50 million for capital improvements at vocational schools; $40 million for the early education and care workforce; $10 million for universal school meals for all public-school students; and $10 million for Green School Works to decarbonize and increase efficiency in schools through clean energy projects “Ensuring that every Massachusetts resident has access to a safe and reliable public transportation system and that every student in the commonwealth receives a high-quality education are two of the most fundamental responsibilities that we have as elected officials,” said House Speaker Ron Mariano “The investments being made in this supplemental budget are representative of the House’s continued focus on meeting those responsibilities and were made possible as a result of years of fiscally responsible “By further improving our educational and transportation sectors we will build off the work we have done in the last several budget cycles with a judicious use of the Fair Share funds,” said Rep chair of the House Committee on Ways and Means “[The] session was dominated by votes that favored pork barrel spending and neglected support for cities and towns in transportation and education,” said Rep instead of fully funding special education costs that are straining municipal budgets we allocated hundreds of millions of dollars to the MBTA the bill failed to provide comprehensive financial support to communities across the commonwealth the transportation piece was not,” said Rep “The stark disparity in funding between the MBTA getting nearly the entirety of funding while the 277 cities and towns without direct MBTA access were effectively left out was too large a gap to support the bill.” rejected an amendment that would reduce funding for the MBTA by $50 million (from $818 million to $768 million) and instead give the $50 million to municipalities for roads using a formula based strictly on each municipality’s local road mileage communities receive road funding based on their population “The amendment would have shifted only $50 million — just 6% out of $828 million — for the MBTA and reappropriate it to Chapter 90 to be allocated based on a town’s road mileage,” said amendment sponsor Rep “This would have shown a strong commitment from the commonwealth to provide regional equity in transportation infrastructure in all corners of the state.” A “No” vote is against $50 million for cities and towns proposed an amendment that would prohibit any public school from allowing a biological male athlete to participate on a girls’ sports team and would also prohibit a biological female athlete from participating on a boys’ sports team Any school found not in compliance with this ban would forfeit all games that violate the ban “For too long Massachusetts has put girls at risk in sports,” Gaskey said “There have been several instances of boys seriously injuring girls on the field during matches this is protecting children and creating a system of fair competition who are more prone to injury (Harvard study) Massachusetts is putting federal funding at risk by not addressing this requirement as well.” The House did not vote on the ban itself because Rep offered a further amendment that would delay the ban from taking place until the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education studies the transgender students in school sports issue The House approved the delay and essentially killed Gaskey’s bill The vote was conducted on a voice vote without a roll call Gordon said that the issue is not a simple one but rather a complex one and also is the subject of multiple bills that are being considered by the Committee on Education He argued that the study and a public hearing on the ban should be complete before the House votes on it In his first speech on the floor of the House Gaskey called Gordon’s maneuver “a way to bury this and make sure that nobody ever gets this on the record.” “We don’t need a study on how this is going to affect people,” he said “We already know this is going to affect people We already know how many students are going to be affected — every student is going to be affected Every student athlete will play on the team they were born to play on The Revenue Committee held a hearing on a measure that would give Massachusetts residents the option to contribute to a special United Nations Fund — the Least Developed Countries Fund — to help developing countries cope with the effects of climate change Supporters say the state income tax form currently features six “tax check-off” options that give residents the option to contribute all or part of their tax refund to various causes did not respond to repeated requests by Beacon Hill Roll Call to explain why he filed the bill Barrett’s idea is incredibly silly and just shows how out of touch some lawmakers become when they get elected,” said Paul Craney executive director of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance “As ratepayers see their utility and energy bills increase by 30 to 50% to fund climate mandates passed by the Legislature the senator wants to send more money to the climate causes.” Another bill heard by the Judiciary Committee would require the House and Senate Committees on Ways and Means to hold at least three public hearings in Boston Worcester and Springfield on any legislation referred to them that would increase or expand any existing taxes or fees or establish any new taxes or fees Each hearing would require at least 14 days’ notice to ensure the public has sufficient time to prepare “I am sponsoring this bill because transparency of where taxpayer dollars are going between the Legislature and the public are of the utmost importance currently,” said sponsor Sen “The sense of trust and understanding between lawmakers and taxpayers sought by this legislation is only possible through thoughtful action to include everyone in the legislative process.” The Judiciary Committee held a hearing on several bills Eminent domain (H 67): This proposed constitutional amendment would prohibit private property from being taken by the government for private commercial enterprise economic development or any other private use without the consent of the owner “The right to own property is a basic principle of the commonwealth and it is one that I feel should be protected,” said sponsor Rep “I filed this proposed amendment in response to the Supreme Court’s actions in Kelo v where a majority of the justices ruled against private property holders and determined that the New London Development Commission could take private properties for the purpose of economic development This is a blatant overreach of government power and this amendment is an attempt to correct that and protect private property owners in Massachusetts.” Prohibit gambling on political outcomes (S 1237): This measure would make it illegal to wager on political outcomes including elections for public office within the state; appointments to public office; the passage amending or failure of legislative measures; and any other official decision-making processes conducted by political bodies in the state Supporters said these platforms and wagering participation are problematic on many grounds specifically misinterpreting political outcomes They are commonly mistaken as indicators for who is winning an election when that is not the case “Since online gambling was legalized in Massachusetts political wagering has significantly increased with billions of dollars generated,” said sponsor Sen over $3.2 billion in wagers were placed on one platform alone I filed this legislation to ensure stronger safeguards for our election processes and their accuracy The bill is rooted in preserving the integrity of democratic processes by prohibiting wagering on elections or legislative outcomes preventing the commodification of our democratic processes.” Prevent suicide (S 1109): This legislation would criminalize coerced suicide The measure would impose up to a five-year prison sentence on a person who has actual knowledge of another person’s suicidal ideation and either coerces the other person to commit suicide a young man who died after his girlfriend Michelle Carter relentlessly pressured him into taking his own life,” said sponsor Sen “Conrad’s Law is a common-sense reform that has support from across the political spectrum you agree with our use of cookies to personalize your experience measure ads and monitor how our site works to improve it for our users The Victoria Police Department is releasing a composite sketch of the man they believe is responsible for an unprovoked attack in Beacon Hill Park On Jan. 11, a 49-year-old Victoria man was stabbed in the neck just before midnight Police say the two men were unknown to one another Investigators have spoken to the recovering victim but are asking for public assistance in locating a suspect “Cases like this can be broken by the one key tip,” said Sgt If you or someone you know can help identify this person the suspect was wearing a dark yellow hoodie call VicPD on the non-emergency line at 250-995-7654 report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or through the VicPD Detective tip-line at 250-995-7444 A piece of hot real estate has hit the Boston market — a parking space listed at $750,000 and somebody told us that there was a parking spot going up for sale for $750,000 'A parking spot?'" said Kentucky resident Chris Slaughter The sticker price on the spot gave locals and visitors like Slaughter sticker shock "Absolutely ludicrous," said Spencer Webb of London Get updates on what's happening in Boston to your inbox with our News Headlines newsletter The parking space is located in the Brimmer Street Garage in Boston's Beacon Hill there are six or seven attendants here at all times," said Rene Rodriguez and more – at an extra cost on top of the monthly maintenance fee "If you own a $15 million home that has no parking they're not building more parking on the Hill so I think it's a pretty good investment people who live here," Rodriguez said With nearly 50 home properties currently listed at over $1 million in Beacon Hill it's no wonder a piece of 9'-by-18' real estate would go for the price of a median home in the city and you definitely couldn't touch even trying to live in that garage space," said Haverhill resident Debbie Martel Parking spots at the Brimmer Street Garage first went up for sale in the 70s at $7,500 That price jumped to about $300,000 in 2013 "There is such a gap in the Boston area between the haves and the haves-nots and this just increases that gap," said Cambridge resident Molly Lomenzo "$750,000 would buy you a nice home with a three-to-five car garage in Tallahassee," said Michelle Lynch of Florida I couldn't even pronounce," said Slaughter 'I probably can't afford anything in there anyway.'" With the Boston Public Garden just a block away a seven-minute walk to the esplanade and the Charles River Rodriguez said there are buyers who have shown interest who was born and raised on the North Shore recently joined the 1928 Beacon Hill restaurant in Boston as their Culinary Director He brings deep local influences to his new position “I believe dining should be transformative—a perfect harmony of exceptional ingredients “This new menu is a reflection of New England roots and global influences.” Maxson honed his craft at some of Boston’s most respected establishments most notably as Chef de Cuisine at Deuxave where he refined his approach to fine dining The new menu showcases Maxson’s talent for balancing classic French techniques with global inspirations acquired during his travels to Morocco Dishes include the 18-Hour Cider Braised Pork Belly (bourbon caramel glaze chili crisp); Jerk Chicken Meatballs (BBQ pineapple glaze and an Overnight Braised Short Rib(honey thyme glazed baby carrot and parsnip The menu also features fresh seafood selections that highlight the finest seasonal catches like Seared Dayboat Scallops (ginger sweet potato farro risotto purple sweet potato crumble); Tuna Tartare (crispy scallion rice cake citrus sesame tuille) and Citrus Herb Crusted Halibut (fregola sarda Maxson is putting a creative spin on the diners’ experience with The Beacon Hill Heist a secret menu offering exclusive weekly specials featuring interactive tableside elements This playful concept draws inspiration from the rich celebrating its colorful past while adding an element of surprise and excitement to every meal While 1928 unveils new cocktail menus seasonally there are a few signature cocktails staying on the menu BostonChefRestaurants Subscribe Purchase Back Issues Digital Edition Beacon Hill Roll Call records local representatives’ votes on roll calls from recent House sessions There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week approved a consolidated amendment adding $46.2 million in education funding to the $1.3 billion supplemental budget Much of the funding was for education projects and programs proposed by individual representatives for their local districts “This consolidated amendment provides critical funding for a variety of education-related programs and projects at both the state and municipal levels including $15 million to assist communities with regional school transportation costs,” said Rep “These initiatives are funded with excess … surtax revenues which is in keeping with the will of the voters to use this money to supplement spending for education and transportation-related initiatives.” Opponents said the amendment was full of pork barrel spending proposed by representatives for projects in their own districts They noted that the money should be used for education projects for all cities and towns including fully funding special education costs approved a consolidated amendment adding $28.8 million in transportation funding to the $1.3 billion supplemental budget Much of the funding was for transportation projects and programs proposed by individual representatives for their local districts “This consolidated amendment includes funding for multiple transportation-related initiatives across the state providing cities and towns with the funding needed to carry out essential transportation infrastructure repairs and maintenance,” said Rep “When the voters approved the [surtax] amendment in 2022 they were clear that these revenues should be spent only on transportation and education and this consolidated amendment upholds the will of the voters.” “We are seeing the necessity for overrides pop up all across the commonwealth and in multiple towns of the 6th Plymouth District dominated mostly by school operational budgets,” said Rep “I believe that the … funds would have been best used on education in the dire situation we find ourselves in rather than the disproportionate amount we funneled to transportation and the MBTA.” The House fired the second shot in the long battle over the state budget for fiscal year 2026 that begins on July 1 Maura Healey fired the opening volley in January when she filed her version of the spending package The House Ways and Means Committee unveiled its own $61.4 billion version a plan whose combined traditional and wealth surtax spending is about 6.4% higher than the FY25 budget that Healey signed last summer Debate on the House version is scheduled to begin the week of April 28 After the full House approves a version of the spending plan the Senate will follow suit with its own version Then a House-Senate conference committee will eventually craft a compromise plan that will be presented to the House and Senate for consideration The Financial Services Committee held a hearing on a bill that would create a Massachusetts Foreclosure Prevention Program to assist homeowners in avoiding foreclosure through supervised pre-foreclosure conferences between creditors and borrowers regarding foreclosure alternatives and foreclosures can only proceed with a certificate of compliance contingent on a creditor’s good-faith efforts to negotiate Judicial enforcement provisions allow sanctions against non-compliant creditors penalties or dismissal of foreclosure actions The program would be funded by the Foreclosure Prevention Fund supported by creditor fees to cover administrative costs such as conference monitors and outreach initiatives “With Massachusetts foreclosures on the rise updated state laws that better protect homeowners are long overdue,” said sponsor Sen more than half of all renters are ‘cost-burdened,’ spending 30% or more of their income on housing This trend is even worse for communities of color in the region such as Springfield where we continue to face serious housing stability challenges.” A bill heard by the Public Service Committee would require the Massachusetts Pension Reserves Investment Management (PRIM) Board to divest direct investments with companies that derive more than 15% of revenues from the sale or manufacture of ammunition firearms or firearm accessories used for civilian purposes “It is crucial that we take a stand against gun violence which is now the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 19,” said State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg “This bill takes a fiscally responsible approach in divesting from an industry that has repeatedly refused to work toward protecting our communities.” She noted that while this represents only a minuscule fraction of the state’s investment portfolio divestment from ammunition and firearms sends a clear message to the victims and survivors of gun violence everywhere that Massachusetts stands with them The Elder Affairs Committee’s hearing included legislation that would require the state treasurer to develop and periodically review and update model curriculum to support seniors’ financial literacy and stability in consultation with the Executive Office of Elder Affairs the Massachusetts Councils on Aging and AARP Massachusetts “Massachusetts is among the three states where older people are most likely to be financially insecure,” said sponsor Sen “Older people are the fastest group of unhoused people and among the most likely victims of scams.” Current law suspends the liquor license of any package store that is found guilty of selling to a minor or an intoxicated individual gas stations and other places in which liquor sales are not their primary business a violation results only in the closing of the liquor department and heard by the Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee would amend current law so that the entire establishment is closed down Supporters said current law creates an unfair disadvantage to the liquor stores and argued the bill levels the playing field “As licenses to sell alcohol have expanded into big box stores and supermarkets family-owned ‘packies’ have suffered,” Howitt said “If any liquor store is caught selling to a minor not the case for liquor-selling big box stores Should this occur in one of these retailers only the alcohol department is shut down for a suspension period.” “This bill would shut down the whole business It would also ensure that these big stores would be mindful not just a small additional merchandise department in their stores.” a photo exhibit honoring 91 trailblazing women who have shaped the history of Massachusetts and the nation in Spilka’s ceremonial office on the third floor of the Massachusetts State House the first African American author of a published book of poetry and a strong supporter of America’s fight for independence; Frances Perkins workers’ rights advocate and the first woman to serve in a presidential cabinet; Elberta Futrelle Copeland the first woman publisher of the State House News Service and first woman to step foot on the floor of the Massachusetts House of Representatives; Margaret Marshall anti-apartheid activist and the first woman to serve as chief justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court; Kitty Dukakis longest-serving first lady of Massachusetts and advocate for mental health and Holocaust awareness; and Therese Murray the first woman to be elected Senate president These photos replace the current hanging photos of past Senate presidents going back to 1780 The most recent presidents still have their portraits hanging in the Senate Reading Room including former Senate Presidents Therese Murray “Massachusetts residents have always been dynamic and diverse but our State House art has failed to fully represent them,” Spilka said “It is our responsibility to make sure every resident can see themselves in the halls of power I hope that when women walk into this office they know that they have a place in this building — and in shaping Massachusetts’ future I’m so excited to be able to share this with residents visitors and staff who come to the State House.” The page you are looking for might have been removed The Beacon Hill restaurant space that for decades housed No Barbara Lynch’s popular fine-dining eatery is getting a new life under restaurateur Allan Rodriguez.  According to a press release last week, the El Centro owner will transform the iconic a fine dining restaurant that will serve French-European cuisine and focus on gin and French wines for its beverage program Leading the kitchen is chef de cuisine Andrew Simonich, who’s no stranger to this Beacon Hill spot. He worked at No. 9 Park and Menton another Lynch restaurant that is also closed.  Expect a seasonal tasting menu and an a la carte menu that will feature a wagyu burger and a lamb with fennel confit and Calabrian chiles The gin-centered, 15-seat bar at Nine is inspired by gin palaces drinking establishments that were popular in 19th century England The press release claims Nine will be Boston’s first-ever gin palace serving a curated list of gins from around the world.  but Nine promises “unique global selections” as well.  While a tasting menu from Simonich will certainly make Nine more upscale Rodriguez also called the new concept a neighborhood restaurant particularly when it comes to the bar seating and smaller plates available on the a la carte menu “I am thrilled to introduce nine to Boston and preserve the rich history of this beloved location,” Rodriguez said in a press release “Our team comprises the industry’s top talent and each member has brought unique expertise to the table we are creating a restaurant that promises the highest caliber of hospitality and I am confident that we will deliver an exceptional experience that exceeds expectations.” No. 9 Park closed at the end of last year after 26 years in business The restaurant put Lynch on the map in the culinary world earning the South Boston native several nominations and wins from the James Beard Foundation and food publications.  But its closure promptly followed other Lynch restaurants that were shuttered in recent years as the famed chef’s career faced faced significant upheaval she was accused of fostering a toxic workplace and she’s currently being sued by former employees for allegedly withholding tips Katelyn Umholtz covers food and restaurants for Boston.com. 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Boston ZURiTO is inspired by travels in Basque Country Drizzled on a baguette with sobrasada, or spicy, spreadable andouille sausage, it was easily my favorite bite at ZURiTO, chef Jamie Bissonnette’s new restaurant in Beacon Hill ZURiTO recalls the pintxo bars of Basque Country or Spanish taverns that serve small snacks The restaurant, opened by Bissonnette and restaurateurs Babak Bina and Andy Cartin as part of B3BC Hospitality, opened in November It celebrates the Basque ethos of “eat a little—but often,” featuring red and green touches throughout the space that nod to the Basque flag.  Temple Records and Sushi @ Temple Records in Downtown Crossing so when he suggested the team do something new in that space pintxos “just seemed like a no-brainer because [the neighborhood] reminds me of Parte Vieja," Bissonnette says ZURiTO was a beacon of warmth on a frigid winter evening I sat at the counter and started with a splash of txakoli acidic and relatively low-alcohol white wine is central to Basque Country culture which inspires the robust wine program led by Nader Asgari-Tari There’s an impressive cocktail menu from spirits director Oscar Simoza it’s finished with paprika and basil oil; it was an herbal take on my favorite cocktail: a negroni The staff helped guide my ordering from a selection of pintxos The croissant de iberico among the pintxos is just what it sounds like—and was a simple pleasure “It’s something that I had for the first time at a bar called Ganbara probably my all time favorite pintxo bar in San Sebastian,” Bissonnette explains “I was blown away with the simplicity of a fresh-baked mini croissant and jamón iberico Anchovies are another must-order here—start with a plate of the gildas or “the OG,” with Cantabrian anchovies is a good intro to an ingredient which Bissonnette says is still underappreciated in the U.S He makes an analogy to Americans’ familiarity with apple varieties I’m gonna go get an apple.’ Now it’s like And I love that we can do that with anchovies,” he says “You can have four dishes of anchovies recommended I try the carrillera de terna among the raciones It’s braised beef cheek over potato purée with scallion oil—and I’m glad I took the rec a chickpea and chorizo stew topped with a boiled egg and green onions ZURiTO is open for dinner Monday through Thursday from 5pm–10 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 5–11pm. Plans for expanding weekend service are also in the works. For menus and reservations, visit zuritoboston.com Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! twitterinstagramAbout us Contact us Boston police have released a surveillance photo of two men wanted in an attack on a woman in the Beacon Hill neighborhood earlier this month. The first suspect is described as a man in his late 20s with a thin build The victim of the alleged attack says that the terrifying moment left her fearing for her life Brenna Martinez said that she was leaving an ice cream shop on Charles Street and walking through an alley on Friday when she heard something behind her That's when she said she turned around and saw two men but when she screamed they took off running toward Cedar Street Despite Boston police sending out a community alert the afternoon after the attack Martinez has been critical of the police handling of the investigation She has posted videos on social media to raise awareness about what happened The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call District A-1 Detectives at 617-343-4571 or leave an anonymous tip on the CrimeStoppers Tip Line by phone at 1-800-494-TIPS, by texting the word "TIP" to CRIME (27463) or online here. A 47-year-old man was stabbed in Seattle’s Beacon Hill neighborhood early Thursday The man was found “collapsed and unconscious” in an apartment lobby by building staff after Seattle Police Department officers responded just after 1 a.m to a report of a disturbance in the 6900 block of Martin Luther King Jr The Seattle Fire Department arrived and began lifesaving efforts The victim was then taken to Harborview Medical Center Officers checked an apartment that might have been connected to the incident Stay secure and make sure you have the best reading experience possible by upgrading your browser A coveted spot in the Brimmer Street Garage is now up for sale offering a rare chance to own a piece of prime city real estate “It’s a pure luxury purchase,” said Rene Rodriguez the senior vice president of Cabot and Company It’s not like everyone can go shopping at Hermes or take private jet travel.” because it is outrageous to a certain extent,” Rodriguez continued Last year, the garage had three to four transfers with the highest-priced spot selling for around $565,000 several transfers were for only $1 because they were tacked onto a house sale making it difficult to determine their market value.  “they always create a splash,” said Rodriguez.  Rodriguez said that private transactions sometimes leave money on the table the sellers of the parking spot decided to see what they could get on the market Many of the homes on Beacon Hill lack parking spaces leaving residents with few options for covered The price of parking at the Brimmer Street garage has consistently increased year over year Rodriguez said the spots first came on the market in the 1970s and they were going for $7,500 per spot.  “But a lot has changed since then,” Rodriguez said.  Housing prices have also dramatically increased with many places going for millions — often without parking.  what’s another $750,000 for the convenience of having a parking spot it would increase the home’s resale value.  In addition to being a place to park a car and attended staff can wash the car.  But there are ongoing costs beyond buying the deeded spot itself and because the spots are categorized as individual condominiums Rodriguez said it’s about $900 a month.  But if you’re not lucky enough to snag a spot at the Brimmer Street Garage there are the LAZ Charles Street Garage and the Boston Common garages nearby and you’ve got to compete with other drivers for limited spaces “the Brimmer Street garage is in a better location,” said Rodriguez Beth Treffeisen is a general assignment reporter for Boston.com Get everything you need to know to start your day delivered right to your inbox every morning This website is unavailable in your location It appears you are attempting to access this website from a country outside of the United States therefore access cannot be granted at this time A search is ongoing Tuesday for two men who attacked a woman in the Beacon Hill neighborhood of Boston. The victim of the alleged attack says that the terrifying moment left her fearing for her life as Boston police search for the perpetrators spoke to NBC10 Boston about the incident and says so far Martinez said that she was leaving an ice cream shop on Charles Street and walking through an alley on Friday when she heard something behind her and I fully thought I was going to die right then," Martinez said I did not get that impression because there was a second guy behind him who came up behind him too of oh my gosh this is how it ends for people Despite Boston police sending out a community alert on Saturday afternoon Martinez has been critical of their handling of the investigation NBC10 Boston has reached out Boston police for an update on the investigation more than a dozen progressive groups are urging the Democrat-dominated state Legislature and Governor Maura Healey to take quick action aimed at protecting Massachusetts against a second Trump Administration including the president-elect’s threat of mass deportations The letter to House Speaker Ron Mariano and Senate President Karen Spilka urges lawmakers to come back into formal session this month and notes that after the US Supreme Court reversed Roe v the Legislature acted quickly to protect abortion rights in Massachusetts The signers say similar action is needed now and cite the passage of legislation to limit state and local authorities’ cooperation with federal immigration enforcement as an especially pressing need the political director of the group Progressive Mass told GBH News that given the way the Legislature usually operates waiting until the start of a new session next year to begin initiating safeguards would be a mistake “Our legislature moves very slowly,” Cohn said is that little in the way of legislation beyond the state budget will happen for the first half of the year in a new session … Things so often just get pushed back later and later and later creating that bottleneck that [then] exists in July of an even-numbered year we can’t wait until July of 2026 to be preparing our state for what’ll be happening,” he added and not nearly as proactive as we should be … to be even waiting until the middle of next year.” The letter to Mariano and Spilka also demands passage of legislation prohibiting the purchase and sale of personal cell-phone location data that could be used to track individuals getting abortions in Massachusetts said the steps the letter is urging the Legislature to take involve bills that have already been introduced and studied including the so-called Safe Communities Act which was unveiled during the first Trump Administration in 2017 “That wouldn’t even take refiling bills,” Hille said Hille also pointed out that the Legislature is already meeting in informal sessions to complete unfinished business from the two-year session that ended earlier this year the letter to Healey urged the governor to call on the Legislature to pass the aforementioned legislation in a special session this year; to create a new state legal-defense fund to finance fights in areas like environmental protection and civil and reproductive rights; to form alliances with other Democrat-controlled states in the region and across the country; and to use state contracts and investments to “promote civil rights a spokesperson for Healey directed GBH News to remarks the governor made Monday in which she said she’ll work with the Trump Administration in ways that benefit Massachusetts but will “never be afraid to stand up for Massachusetts residents and businesses when a federal administration overreaches or does things that are harmful to our state.” House Speaker Ron Mariano seemed to rule out taking up the legislation identified by advocates before 2024 comes to a close and to imply that the House will move at a business-as-usual pace when a new session begins next year “The House will review each bill that is filed next session,” the spokesperson said “Speaker Mariano looks forward to getting to know the incoming members and to hearing from every member about their priorities for the upcoming legislative session.” A spokesperson for Senate President Karen Spilka declined comment on the open letter to her and Mariano Spilka said the Senate “will take whatever action necessary to protect … the health and welfare of our residents.” At the time Spilka also said of Trump: “It’s kind of hard to know what he might do.” In addition to Progressive Mass and Act on Mass the letter to legislative leaders was signed by fourteen other groups including the Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition Mass Equality was the only group that signed the letter to legislative leaders but not to Healey CORRECTION: Beacon Hill Roll Call previously reported the wrong roll call tally by which the Senate rejected an amendment that would have required an independent review of the emergency assistance housing program by the Inspector General to help identify savings and potential cost recovery The amendment was in fact defeated on a 10-28 roll call vote THE HOUSE AND SENATE: Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senator’s votes on roll calls from recent sessions in which the Senate debated the rules by which it will operate in the 2025-2026 legislative session adopted a set of Senate rules for the 2025-2026 session Rules include requiring that the votes senators take in joint committees be published online; requiring in-person or written testimony received by Senate members of a joint committee be published online; requiring Senate committees to make bill summaries available online for legislation reported favorably out of the committee; and requiring every senator and Senate employee to undergo cybersecurity training every two years “These changes would provide more opportunity to residents to participate in the Legislature’s work encourage greater insight into bills being considered by the Legislature and provide more transparency on legislators’ positions on issues that impact Massachusetts residents,” said Senate President Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) “This comprehensive rule proposal was a collaborative effort that makes the work we do here in the Senate more transparent more efficient and respectful to the needs of members and residents,” said Sen and we want people to know what is going on in The People’s House These measures take meaningful steps towards a more transparent Legislature and allow for more access to information by members of the public about our work rejected an amendment that would change the current rule that allows a senator who is not physically at the session in the Senate chamber to vote remotely from any location and without giving a reason for his or her absence from the Senate chamber The amendment would have allowed senators who are not in the chamber to vote remotely only in cases of disability providing care for an immediate family member The amendment does not require the senator to provide proof or documentation of the reason for not being in the chamber “Legislators work best when they have the kinds of discussions and collaborations only possible through in-person interaction,” said amendment sponsor Sen including the Massachusetts House of Representatives Lovely said the current rule works well and does not need to be changed She noted if there are empty chairs in the Senate chamber it’s not necessarily because those senators aren’t in the building They may be up in their offices or at another meeting in the building She also noted that sometimes senators are needed in their districts on a day the Senate meets and argued that remote voting offers a rare opportunity to be with our constituents in our districts and still be recorded on a Senate vote at the same time She noted it is rare that someone needs to operate from home for illness or disability rejected an amendment that would prohibit the Senate from meeting beyond midnight The amendment would replace the current rule that allows the Senate to meet after midnight if two-thirds of the Senate votes to do so “We have moved up the initial committee reporting deadline for legislation and will allow conference committee reporter to be considered for an extra five months,” said amendment sponsor Sen “These changes should make it unnecessary for a session to extend through the night into the next day Few good discussions are made by sleep-deprived Joan Lovely (D-Salem) said that during the last few budget debates She noted that it is rare that the Senate meets past midnight (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment prohibiting the Senate from meeting after midnight REQUIRE THE SENATE RECORD TO REVEAL WHEN A SENATOR HAS VOTED REMOTELY (S 14) rejected an amendment that would require that all Senate roll call votes include “Virtual Vote” (VV) alongside any member’s name if the senator was not in the chamber and voted remotely from his or home “I sponsored [this amendment] because senators are elected to represent their constituents on Beacon Hill not in a Zoom room,” said amendment sponsor Sen “We’re a full-time Legislature and our bosses are the constituents in our districts They deserve to know when we are showing up to work We shouldn’t get an unlimited pass to work from home without anybody who elected us knowing.” Other amendment supporters said that the only way a constituent can know if a senator was present for a vote or voted remotely which takes a lot of time and which most people don’t have time to do Lovely said that the votes that are cast remotely are of the same weight and impact and do not have to be singled out when a roll call is published She noted that all Senate sessions are broadcast live online and are archived online on video She said that anyone who watches a session will know whether his or her senator was in the chamber or voting remotely because it is announced at the session (A “Yes” vote is for the amendment requiring the notation “virtual voting.” A “No” vote is against the amendment.) BAY STATE COALITION OPPOSES ELIMINATION OF PROTECTED STATUS FOR 500,000 HAITIAN IMMIGRANTS – The Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) Coalition responded to the Trump Administration’s plan to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) in August for up to 500,000 Haitian immigrants – thousands of whom reside in Massachusetts “Ending TPS for the half a million Haitians that have fled unimaginable violence and instability is deeply immoral and unjust,” said Elizabeth Sweet “Terminating TPS for Haitians is just the latest step the Trump administration has taken to strike fear in our nation’s hardworking caring immigrants – especially those seeking refuge here Eliminating the opportunity for Haitians to live and work in states like Massachusetts which continue to grapple with a severe workforce shortage and increasingly depend on dedicated immigrant workers AUDITOR DIZOGLIO UNVEILS MORE THAN $2.5 MILLION IN PUBLIC BENEFITS FRAUD - State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s effort to help make government work better by investigating abuse and illegal acts involving public assistance benefits across the state uncovered more than $2.5 million in fraudulent spending Her office investigated a total of 814 cases and found overpayment in 207 cases with identified fraud The cases include funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program $1,528,615; Medicaid $568,517; Department of Early Education and Care $307,324; Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children $112,787; Emergency Aid to the Elderly Disabled and Children $28,392; and Personal Care Attendant $3,719 “For many residents across the commonwealth public benefit programs provide access to everyday essential items such as food and medical supplies,” said DiZoglio “Through the efforts of our fraud examiners we continue to help ensure public benefit programs operate with transparency Our office will continue to work to ensure taxpayer dollars are used effectively and that resources are available to those who truly need and qualify for them.” AG CAMPBELL OPPOSES THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S DEFUNDING OF THE CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU – Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell joined a coalition that includes 23 other state attorneys general to warn against efforts by the Trump Administration to defund and disband the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) the Trump Administration directed the CFPB to stop all its ongoing work and to not begin any new investigations Supporters of Campbell’s warning say that the CFPB is an important independent agency that ensures companies follow federal consumer protection laws by overseeing big banks credit card companies and mortgage servicers the CFPB has helped millions of Americans by assisting homeowners facing foreclosure stay in their homes stopping banks from charging junk fees and returning more than $20 billion to the pockets of consumers nationwide District Court for the District of Maryland the coalition argues that dismantling the CFPB would significantly harm consumers and hamper enforcement of federal consumer protection laws “The CFPB serves as a beacon for consumer protection and economic justice alleviate student debt and more,” said Campbell “They have been an important partner to my office as we pursue consumer protection cases on behalf of Massachusetts residents I continue to support the vital mission of CFPB especially at a time when families across the country are struggling with sky-high costs of living.” Carol Doherty (D-Taunton) died last week after battling pancreatic cancer Doherty was first elected to the House in 2020 and was re-elected in the recent November 6 Maura Healey has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff at all state buildings until sunset on the day of interment “I’m heartbroken over the tragic loss of State Rep “She dedicated her life to helping the children of Massachusetts learn President of the Massachusetts Teachers Association school committee member and state representative Her empathy and dedication to children and families are an inspiration for all of us in public service the Taunton community and her colleagues in the Legislature She will be greatly missed and leaves behind an incredible legacy of service.” The House will soon schedule a special election to fill Doherty’s House seat KSHB 41 reporter La’Nita Brooks covers stories providing solutions and offering discussions on topics of crime and violence. Share your story idea with La’Nita The Kansas City area is not alone in its pursuit of expanding access to affordable housing Missouri's Beacon Hill neighborhood hopes to fill the need officials from the Bethlehem Kingdom Center “We have an excellent opportunity with this project to bring transformation to our city” Bethlehem Kingdom Center lead pastor Ray Mabion II said The project hopes to both transform and rehabilitate the community we want to be able to make sure that some of the residents can still stay” Mabion says 28th Street and Forest Avenue will be developed into affordable housing units The project is named after pastor Ray Mabion Sr. who has long been a champion for the community His former church sits on that side of the street which the family now owns His son says even though his father didn’t want the recognition “I’m grateful that he is still able to see this; His heart is attached” said Mabion II The Nash Group specializes in affordable housing developments providing housing options for individuals living in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods in Kansas City Councilman Troy Nash services as CEO of the Nash Group “I have had the honor and the distinct personal privilege of representing this area on the Kansas City Mabion and he has had an impact not only on my professional life but my personal life as well It’s a natural extension of who we are and what we do.” The project will consist of 57 new modern-styled apartments with updated appliances available in one There are no income requirements for renters and the developer says the apartments will be cheaper than the market rate but have the same quality “It’s really needed; We are in a housing crisis” Nash Group president Arielle Nash says “But to be able to bring something to the marketplace that is affordable like we are here today with The Mabion has been so amazing just to work with the city And I know that it is going to impact the community and become an economic catalyst for other developments around the area as well.” Beacon Hill resident Alyce King has called the neighborhood home for more than six decades She says she's looking forward to the project “I think it’s going to be good for people who need a good place to live,” King said The project is a part of the Mayor’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund that takes nvestments in the fund to almost 3,000 new units of housing for Kansas City families The project is expected to be completed by next fall Report a typo Kristin Jenkins had a dream of opening a restaurant one day She grew up around the business and always loved being behind the scenes Her grandfather was in the wholesale restaurant industry and often she would travel with him to visit his customers She loved seeing how the kitchens operated she decided it was time to go after her passion “I ran my late husband’s antiques business “I also have a design background and wanted to open a restaurant that reflected my design sensibilities and love of restaurants and classic American dishes.” Jenkins says she is a self-proclaimed steak-and-potatoes girl she was on an afternoon stroll thought the streets of Beacon Hill and came upon a for sale sign in the window of a shuttered restaurant on Mount Vernon Street She made the leap of faith and called on the property that day Jenkins opened 1928 Beacon Hill—the hippest and most welcoming place on the hill—complete with elevated classic comfort food and outstanding cocktails I visited 1928 (named for the year Kristen’s grandfather was born) several times over the course of last year for a quick burger while visiting my sister Patty at Mass General when she was undergoing inpatient cancer treatments Stepping through the doors of 1928 Beacon Hill felt like returning to a haven after being in the sterile environment—a little frightening—on Lunder Building’s neuro oncology ward I would grab a seat at the always bustling bar and order the 1928 cocktail and burger and try to maintain hopeful thoughts that one day my sister Patty would join me at my new favorite spot I was happy to be invited back to the restaurant by Jenkins this September I sat with a friend in the intimate dining room a series of inviting spaces full of carefully curated and eclectic antiques Deep-brown leather banquets line the dark walls—the feeling is romantic the bar and restaurant feel like an extension of home and she wanted to give it a European flair as well This is decidedly my favorite spot in Boston for dinner Kristin describes the food as elevated home cooking (I can assure you it is so much more.) The menu developed by Jenkins and head chef Victor Valencia (formerly of Grill 23) includes classic throwbacks like Deviled Eggs I started the evening with the bluefin tuna with pickled jicama slaw the tuna was sashimi on the inside—and melted in the mouth The Jumbo Lump Crab Cake accompanied by a roasted red pepper emulsion was divine The roasted red pepper added just the right amount of kick to the all-meat cake encrusted with Panko breadcrumbs I opted for the Filet Mignon with garlic mashed potatoes and this steak cooked medium rare is tender The herb butter is the perfect accompaniment which was served on a square of potato gratin with Swiss chard and roasted artichokes on the side We literally clean our plates of this elevated comfort food and move on to dessert Instead of going for a traditional meal-ender we wrap up the evening with cocktails: the 1928 and lemon—just the right touch of sweet and sour—and an espresso martini The drinks are sophisticated without being intimidating Bar manager Jordan McCusker explains all the simple syrups and juices are house made “We want to offer a place where guests feel welcome can get a great drink and dinner and meet old friends and make new,” McCusker says 1928beaconhill.com BostonFoodRestaurants When the 2024 legislative session ended on Jan thousands of bills that did not get final approval by the House and Senate died Beacon Hill Roll Call’s research highlights three major bills that were easily approved by the Senate but died from inaction in the House Three of the measures died in the House Ways and Means Committee any individual representative can move to discharge any bill from the Ways and Means Committee There is a seven-day waiting period prior to the House considering the motion to discharge The discharge motion must receive a majority vote of the members present If the measure is discharged from the committee the committee has four days within which to report out the measure for placement on the House’s agenda for action A bill may also be discharged from the Ways and Means Committee by any representative by filing a petition signed by a majority of the House The bill would then be discharged seven days later and go onto the House agenda for the next session Rarely are either of those methods used to discharge a bill from a committee Some critics say that sometimes bills are held up in committee because someone in a high position of power either inside or outside the State House is opposed to it An ex-state representative who wished to remain anonymous told Beacon Hill Roll Call every representative has the power to attempt to discharge a bill hardly any attempt is made to do this out of fear of offending and alienating the powerful speaker his leadership team and committee chairs.” Beacon Hill Roll Call’s archives show that motions to discharge a bill from a committee and bring it to the full House for debate and a vote was a common practice back in the 1970s and 1980s Beacon Hill Roll Call contacted the office of House Speaker Ron Mariano and House Ways and Means Chair Aaron Michlewitz several times last week and asked why these bills Here are three bills that were easily approved by the Senate but died in the House Beacon Hill Roll Call asked the Senate sponsor of each bill how they feel about it dying in the House and whether they have filed the bill for consideration in the 2025-2026 session approved and sent to the House legislation that would make it easier for homeless youth and adults to secure free state ID cards The House took no action on the bill and it died Supporters said that currently a person experiencing homelessness faces prohibitive fees and documentation requirements when trying to obtain an ID card They noted that this legislation removes those barriers by eliminating fees and only requiring that applicants present documentation showing that they are currently receiving services provided by the state a homeless service provider or another service provider They argued that ID cards are necessary for applying for jobs opening financial accounts and many other basic services that many take for granted “This bill reflects a continued commitment to addressing homelessness building on the work of my predecessor and in collaboration with the Coalition for the Homeless It represents an important step in supporting our most vulnerable residents and I appreciate the efforts of all advocates and stakeholders involved I look forward to working with colleagues in the Senate to pass it again I defer to my colleagues in the House to get it passed in their chamber.” approved and sent to the House a bill that would require all prisons homeless shelters and K-12 schools to maintain free menstrual products tampons and underwear liners in private and public restrooms and to make them available in a “convenient manner that does not stigmatize any persons seeking the products.” The House took no action on the bill and it died Supporters said that according to the Massachusetts Menstrual Equity Coalition approximately one in seven children in Massachusetts is living in poverty and struggles to pay for menstrual products They argued that research shows the inability to access menstrual products affects students’ class attendance They also noted that women facing homelessness or who are incarcerated face high barriers to access with Massachusetts shelters reporting that menstrual products are among the least donated items They argued that restricted access in shelters and prisons means that products can be used as bargaining chips and tools of control for people in vulnerable circumstances “I refiled the bill and am hopeful for its passage.” approved and sent to the House a bill that would allow pharmacists to prescribe dispense and administer a short-term supply (60 days once in a two-year period) of HIV prevention drugs The bill requires pharmacists to provide counseling to the patient regarding the use of PrEP to inform the patient’s primary care doctor that the pharmacist has prescribed the drug to connect patients without a primary care provider with a health care provider for ongoing care and to obtain a prescription for PrEP pharmacists could only prescribe PrEP to patients who have tested negative for HIV within the past seven days do not have HIV symptoms and are not taking medications that are unsafe to use with PrEP Supporters said PrEP is a lifesaving medication that is 100% effective in stopping the transmission of HIV individuals who take PrEP must make an appointment and go through their doctor a barrier that can stand in the way for people who need the medication on short notice cannot make an appointment or cannot access medical care did not respond to Beacon Hill Roll Call’s requests for comment on the bill dying in the House and whether he has refiled it that would allow cities and towns to increase local taxes on meals lodging and vehicle registration; permanently authorize municipalities to permit hybrid public meetings; change state procurement laws; and create enforcement mechanisms to push utility companies to more promptly remove double poles The tax hike provisions include giving local cities and towns the option to increase the maximum local option lodging tax on hotel motel and other rentals from 6% to 7% in most communities and 6.5% to 7.5% for Boston; increase the local meals tax ceiling from 0.75% to 1%; and add a new local option surcharge of up to 5% on motor vehicle excise bills that can be dedicated to local stabilization funds “Every Massachusetts resident deserves to live in a community with high-quality local services from safe roadways to access to good jobs and schools,” Healey said “Our administration knows that city and town officials know their communities the best and that’s why we want to empower them with the tools to make the choices they need to provide the best local services that meet the unique needs of their communities.” “At a time when Massachusetts is already struggling with affordability and large-scale out-migration of people and wealth the last thing we need is another round of tax hikes,” said Paul Craney “These proposals will make it even more expensive to live pushing more families and employers to states with lower taxes and fewer regulations.” The Healey-Driscoll administration announced the awarding of $712,500 to support the well-being of first responders The grants are designed to ensure that services are available to members of law enforcement and other emergency responders in the aftermath of a traumatic incident in the line of duty “When police officers encounter life-threatening dangers as they work to protect communities we have a duty to ensure they have access to services and supports as they cope with the trauma they’ve experienced,” Healey said “These grants help ensure that first responders across Massachusetts can access these critical — and often lifesaving — resources “These grants are an investment in the well-being of law enforcement officers and other first responders,” said Public Safety and Security Secretary Terrence Reidy “The funding allows us to support critical incident stress management services that will ensure those who protect our communities have access to the vital services they’re entitled to.” two nonprofits dedicated to closing the digital divide announced the receipt of a $6 million grant with more than $4 million earmarked to bring digital skills courses to more than 3,600 adults and youth housed in county jails and Department of Youth Services facilities Most prisons have limited and outdated technology making it difficult for individuals to acclimate to the rapidly advancing digital world upon release “We’re incredibly proud that this new partnership made possible through critical funding provided by the Massachusetts Broadband Institute will make it possible for us to provide incarcerated young people and adults in the commonwealth with digital skills training and tools that will expand access to workforce community engagement and education opportunities,” said Dan Noyes “This grant is a big step forward for digital equity and justice in Massachusetts.” “This grant will enable us to extend our reach and provide critical digital literacy resources to Massachusetts’ incarcerated individuals enabling them to develop skills that will allow them to reintegrate into society as responsible and contributing members This is a significant step toward our mission: building a more rehabilitative and humane justice system.” State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg announced that Feb. 1 is Unclaimed Property Day. She urges all residents to go to findmassmoney.gov or call 888-344-MASS (6277) to see if they can claim any of the $3.4 billion the state is holding in unclaimed money Unclaimed property includes forgotten savings and checking accounts dividends and the contents of unattended safe deposit boxes Most accounts are considered abandoned and are turned over to the state after three years of inactivity There is no time limit for a person to recover their property and the treasury processed more than 131,000 claims and returned $191 million in property to its rightful owners “Take a minute to check for your name or a family member and even a business that might be listed,” Goldberg said willing and able to walk you through the process and reunite you with your property.” The Healey-Driscoll administration announced $325,000 in grants to restore roughly 520 acres of wildlife habitat across the state The Department of Fish and Game’s Division of Fisheries and Wildlife is awarding grants to 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said lawmakers could make an important point about their ability to deliver on shared priorities by passing the bill in the next few weeks “I think that the next three or four weeks are going to be critical in making sure we have our economic development plan in place so that it can be deployed this fiscal year and not run into other factors that we can’t even envision right now that could further delay it,” Howgate told GBH News The multibillion dollar bill would authorize the state to borrow money to make new investments in key economic sectors like the life sciences climate technology and artificial intelligence Bills that authorize borrowing can only be voted on in formal sessions Both House Speaker Ron Mariano and Senate President Karen Spilka said in August that they’re willing to call a special formal session to finish the bill suggested that he’s waiting on a final bill that “fully invests in the life sciences sector.” That’s a main point of disagreement between the House and Senate — the Senate’s bill would steer less money to the life sciences The new report encourages lawmakers to go with the larger longer authorization favored by the House and the Healey administration “One of the things that Massachusetts has really used to set itself apart from other regions in recent years is the success of our life sciences sector,” Howgate said we also want to make sure that we have similar success in areas like climate tech and artificial intelligence and things like that This bill includes major areas that if we don’t act on them absolutely are being proactive in each of those areas.” The lead Senate negotiator on the stalled economic development bill lately has been predicting that the two sides will reach a deal in a matter of weeks “Understand that we are spending billions of dollars and with the revenues that we’ve seen the last couple months it’s been dicey so we want to get this right,” he continued “And we want a bill that’s not only going to be good for the next year but good for the next five to 10 years because the one thing we do need to be is fiscally responsible and making sure that we’re thinking long-term and strategic.” Under the timelines envisioned by Finegold and Howgate a compromise bill could emerge sometime in October That would give state legislators a chance to tout their local earmarks and any policy wins in the final stretch of campaign season before November’s election said in August that the bill is essential for the state’s economic growth and that she was “imploring the Senate and House to return as soon as possible and work together with me and my team to get this done.” Earlier this month she said she was “hopeful we’ll get an economic development bill soon.” MYNORTHWEST NEWS BY KIRO NEWSRADIO STAFF A woman is in critical condition after a hit-and-run in Seattle’s Beacon Hill neighborhood Monday at the intersection of Beacon Avenue South and South McClellan Street Seattle police said the 32-year-old woman was walking through a pedestrian crosswalk when she was struck by a vehicle According to a post on the Seattle Police Blotter, she “was propelled into the air and suffered a serious injury to her head.” “The suspect vehicle, a gray or white Ford Mustang, ran a red light at the intersection and struck the victim as she was walking through the pedestrian crosswalk,” the post said. Police have not located the driver or the vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Traffic Collision Investigation Squad at 206-684-8923. By Brandon Thompson, KIRO7 News and KIRO7 Eyewitness News staff Kayla Sager-Riley Might as well eat some great food while taking advantage of Seattle's public transportation If you’re spending some time south of I-90 Trade the chips and Corn Nuts for something really worth snacking on Kayla joined The Infatuation Seattle in 2023 Whenever a sunbreak smiles upon Beacon Hill it’s easy to ignore the roar of Interstate 5 below and jets overhead because this neighborhood’s got something unique in Seattle: a thoroughfare outfitted with 4 miles of trail builders left a vacant space nearly five lanes wide between the single north- and southbound lanes so they wouldn’t interfere with Seattle’s original water supply which flowed down the middle through a wooden pipe This empty median would later provide a short-lived streetcar corridor when the city joined neighborhood advocates to plan and construct an asphalt trail furnished parking lots at churches and grocery markets an oasis that retains the form we enjoy today It’s a safe place to walk,” said Jennifer O’Neil “It’s really lovely in the fall and in spring you have cherry blossoms.” O’Neil said she and her friends often walk 90 minutes entirely off-road except to cross a few busy intersections “You can’t do this on Capitol Hill,” she said Seattle’s Beacon Hill, named after a Boston hill where Gen George Washington’s Colonial army expelled the British It’s a 300-foot-high ridge of glacial deposits that stretched north all the way to First Hill until the city’s engineers and real estate barons leveled more than 56 blocks during a dramatic land grab in the early 20th century Seattle built a 42-inch-diameter wood pipe along the ridgeline in 1901 to deliver water from the Cedar River Housing and pavement were forbidden above it because utility workers needed unfettered access North Beacon Hill next to the pipe became home to King County’s Road No tried to carve a ship canal through Beacon Hill that would link Lake Washington with Elliott Bay Dirt was sluiced away using high-pressure water hoses but the project was aborted after two years after moving enough dirt to cover 75 acres of tideflats this gouge is occupied by Columbian Way road lanes that spill diagonally toward I-5 The famed Olmsted brothers pictured Jefferson Park and the pipeline road as more jewels in Seattle’s green crown in their 1903 plan alongside other oases such as Washington Park Arboretum Hiawatha Playfield and lower Woodland Park In search of easier roads to Rainier Valley, the city hosed away the slope at Jackson Street where the steel-arch Jose Rizal Bridge still spans the gap between First and Beacon hills Private streetcars reached Beacon Hill’s north tip as early as the 1890s but it wasn’t until 1931 that the city stretched a municipal trackway 1.8 miles farther south The Beacon Avenue median provided open land to build rails Streetcars ran through the golf course at Jefferson Park a direct ride for Beacon Hill residents to downtown and out to Madison Park and Seattle replaced its money-losing streetcar network with buses in 1940-41 the median was known as a “pole forest” where local power lines dominated the horizon towering above the hardpan soil and skewed parked cars when I grew up,” recalled Warren Moy who owns Larry’s Volvo repair shop along the avenue Some blocks lacked sidewalks as late as the 1970s Moy disliked the street’s flying pebbles that cracked windshields Beacon Hill residents became fed up with the road’s ugliness leading to a $6.6 million plan under Mayor Charles Royer’s administration in 1978 to beautify the median and rebuild road lanes A top goal was to collaborate with immigrants small businesses and other Southeast Seattle residents after longtime neglect The community’s carefully negotiated layout assured small parking lots at key intersections Because the wood water pipe was replaced by steel years before small-scale surface development could proceed “It used to be real terrible, and the Asian community brought it to life,” said Andy Phan, co-owner of Fou Lee Asian Market & Deli at the corner of Columbian and Beacon cedars and Japanese black pines were planted next to a sinuous Alongside the golf course and community center the walkway straightened west of the street architecture critic Norman Johnston called the street makeover “one of the most spectacular coups the city has managed in recent years in improving Seattle’s environmental and visual qualities.” Narrower paths surround Jefferson Park and flank the giant VA Medical Center where patients and staff circulate during breaks The city recently paved a few more pedestrian blocks between the northbound road and the golf course The course was renamed Bill Wright Golf Complex in 2024 after the first Black golfer to win a USGA pro event after Wright overcame a sort of sports redlining at Jefferson Park golfers and carts cross the road between the tree-lined fairways where streetcars once rolled Compared with four-lane Rainier Avenue South and Martin Luther King Jr Way South — two former state highways that still function as drive-thru country — southern Beacon Avenue is relatively calm and residential though rush-hour lineups have worsened in recent years “This is a good cycling path,” Moy said “You can’t go down to MLK and Rainier Beacon Avenue still isn’t ideal for children where the asphalt ends next to parking nooks and hectic intersections People must cross three streets at signals to reunite with the trail Older adults will often stop at South Graham Street and backtrack south rather than continue toward Jefferson Park Four public schools and two public recreation centers are near the 4-mile path so any safety improvements would benefit kids The city has built crosswalks next to schools and enacted 20 mph school-time speed limits The median’s small parking lots have proved vital for small businesses whose customers need overflow parking space on weekends Currently there are 49 such stalls in the median where Beacon meets Columbian Parking pressure is more acute now that more apartments are springing up Phan appreciates the city’s work and wishes to see the median get more TLC — not only more litter cleaning but additional park benches An abandoned mattress cluttered the path on a cool January morning not far from piles of orange road signs behind a chain-link fence he worries that the triple threat of housing costs traffic and crime will drive away longtime residents especially the older adults who shop at his store and walk the planted median every morning “They’re still around,” Phan said The opinions expressed in reader comments are those of the author only and do not reflect the opinions of The Seattle Times This article contains descriptions of child abuse Anyone can report suspected child abuse or neglect by calling 866-363-4276 The 14-year-old boy who was beaten to death Jan. 30 in his mother’s Beacon Hill home had more than 1,000 separate injuries according to charging documents filed in King County Superior Court on Tuesday was charged Tuesday with second-degree murder in connection with her son’s killing The boy was injured so much that the King County Medical Examiner’s Office determined that he had suffered sudden inflammatory response syndrome in which blood is sent to so many parts of the body to heal them that there is not enough to sustain the heart The Medical Examiner’s Office documented at least 1,172 marks on Jemiere Da’metrius James Robinson’s body the majority of which apparently were inflicted during a single event Young allegedly beat Robinson for three hours until he stopped breathing Robinson had lived with his mother since August but she did not return him to his legal guardian The prosecutor wrote that Robinson “cried for help” while his stepfather and 4- and 6-year-old sisters were in the house Young told police she began beating Robinson because he didn’t do his chores and that she “went too far.” Seattle police officers and Fire Department medics responded to the home on Jan 30 after Young called 911 and told the dispatcher she had been spanking Robinson with an extension cord when he became unresponsive Medics took him to Harborview Medical Center Young waited five minutes to call 911 after Robinson collapsed and stopped moving she said “this was me,” and later said “I let my anger get the best of me with the extension cord,” according to the affidavit she told officers she “lost count” of how many times she had hit the boy with the cord “I should have listened because he kept telling me ‘I’m dizzy I’m dizzy,’ and I kept telling him ‘Stand up,'” Young told an officer adding that he fell multiple times and asked her to stop She told police she began abusing the boy in November The Medical Examiner’s Office found 10 to 20 injuries that appeared to be from before the Jan The boy’s stepfather reportedly told an officer that he didn’t “discipline” Robinson “because that’s not my place.” According to court documents the stepfather saw Young chase the boy up and down their three-story town home He told officers he didn’t intervene because “my best bet is to mind my own business,” the affidavit said He said he later found Young panicking and Robinson was not breathing Young remains held in the King County Jail on $3 million bail Her next court date is an arraignment at 8:30 a.m Stay secure and make sure you have the best reading experience possible by upgrading your browser!