Annual Report 2024-2025

This publication includes a summary of work accomplished by the Beacon Hill Civic Association during the Board year of 2024-2025.

Audited financial statements represent the fiscal year July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024 and are available online at www.bhcivic.org

Photos courtesy of the Beacon Hill Civic Association

Front cover photo by Patricia Tully

Back cover photo by John Corey

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Annual Report 2024-2025

A REPORT FROM THE LEADERSHIP

The Beacon Hill Civic Association (BHCA) is a volunteer organization run by a dedicated Board of Directors and supported by our Executive Director and office staff. Since 1922, the organization has been working to preserve and enhance the quality of residential life in Beacon Hill.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, we thank our volunteers, Executive Director, and office staff for their continued efforts and selfless work on behalf of the neighborhood.

The Beacon Hill Civic Association (BHCA) is a volunteer organization run by a dedicated Board of Directors and supported by our Executive Director and office staff. Since 1922, the organization has been working to preserve and enhance the quality of residential life in Beacon Hill. We thank our volunteers and all of those above for their continued efforts and selfless work on behalf of the neighborhood.

Our Committees – comprised of dedicated volunteers – remained as busy as ever in fiscal year 2024 (May 2023 to April 2024). During that time, the Architecture Committee reviewed 93 applications. Meetings were well attended by neighbors, demonstrating an increased interest and involvement from the community in providing input to guide the Committee’s work.

Fund has awarded modest grants to neighborhood non-profit organizations, community development corporations, and other civic groups, to support their efforts in promoting and enhancing quality of life in the community. The BHCA is pleased to continue this unique and important support in what has become a challenging environment for many nonprofits, awarding $20,000 in total grants this year to 18 organizations.

Over the past year, the BHCA has continued our deep involvement in numerous matters of great importance to our neighborhood, and we are honored to be a trusted resource and voice for our members and neighbors. As always, the BHCA maintains its focus on our founders’ original concerns - zoning, licensing, traffic, parking, and neighborhood quality of life. We have continued to help shape outcomes, as well as attend to local and citywide changes that impact our neighborhood. Numerous long-term public and private development and infrastructure projects and zoning text amendments currently underway will directly impact Beacon Hill in the coming months and years, and a robust and transparent public process helps to yield thoughtful outcomes for our residents and businesses alike. It is our honor and responsibility to act as ambassadors in advocating and advancing the BHCA’s mission.

Over the past year, the BHCA has continued our broad and deep involvement in numerous matters of significance to our neighbors and our neighborhood. We are honored to be a voice for our members and neighbors and a trusted resource for City officials and other stakeholders.

As always, the BHCA’s agenda is rooted in our founders’ original concerns - zoning, licensing, traffic, parking, and other issues that go into the neighborhood’s quality of life. We have continued to get things done, shape outcomes, and be a voice regarding local and citywide changes that impact our neighborhood and its residents. Numerous long-term development and infrastructure projects and proposed zoning amendments will directly impact Beacon Hill in the coming months and years. Robust and transparent public processes help drive thoughtful outcomes, to the benefit of our residents and businesses alike. It is our honor and responsibility to carry your concerns as we advocate for and advance BHCA’s mission.

The BHCA continues to plan, host, and facilitate gatherings both social and informational. Bringing residents together strengthens our community. Whether in person or virtually, we seek opportunities to build friendships and connections, while also proactively planning and offering activities to encourage engagement (and ultimately membership) from our Beacon Hill neighbors.

The Zoning and Licensing Committee (ZLC) was also quite active during the past year. In fiscal year 2024, the ZLC considered a total 13 proposals. Of the 13 proposals considered, the BHCA Board of Directors voted not to oppose 6, in some cases with a ‘Good Neighbor Agreement’ to be negotiated with the proponents.

Our Committees – comprised of our directors and dedicated volunteers – remained as busy as ever in board year 2024-25 (May 2024 to April 2025). During that time, the Architecture Committee reviewed 93 applications. Its meetings were well attended by neighbors, demonstrating an increased interest and involvement from the community in providing input to guide the Committee’s work.

The Parks & Public Spaces Committee succeeded in reducing the impact of the so-called “Freedom Rally” (a/k/a “Hempfest”) on the Boston Common, and in keeping the Park Department’s permit for the event to a single day. The Committee continues to work with the Friends of the Public Garden and the City on the implementation of the master plan for Boston Common and supported the successful renovation work of the Child Fountain.

Every week, the BHCA plans, hosts, and facilitates gatherings, some social and others informational. The BHCA brings members and residents together, strengthening our community and our advocacy. Whether in person or virtually, we seek to build friendships and connections, while proactively planning and offering activities to encourage engagement and membership from our Beacon Hill neighbors. Your membership donations are vital to our work for Beacon Hill.

HillFest welcomed and brought neighbors and our non-profit friends together for the start of the fall season in September. Garlands and Greens in November sold out for another year, and Holiday Decorating gathered neighbors together for the start of the holiday season.

Almost 200 neighbors attended the Winter Gala Supper Club this February for a spectacular evening inspired by the fondly remembered “hosted dinners” held in neighbors’ homes in years’ past. The Winter Gala is our primary fundraising event for the year and, together with the Annual Appeal, provides crucial funding for the BHCA’s operating budget. Your support of these annual initiatives as well as other events throughout the year allows the BHCA to maintain its outsized ability to advocate for our members and neighbors.

Here are some examples of the BHCA’s 2024-2025 activities. In September, the neighborhood gathered to enjoy Dinner Under the Stars on the flat of Mt. Vernon Street at one long community table with 265 guests. The day after, the annual BHCA HillFest welcomed neighborhood families and our non-profit friends for the start of the fall season. In November, Garlands and Greens at the Hampshire House sold out for yet another year and funded the wreaths for decorating our 1,100 gas lamps by neighbors during December’s Holiday Decorating.

The Winter Gala has served as our primary fundraising event each year and, together with the Annual Appeal, provides crucial funding for the BHCA’s operating budget. Your support of these annual initiatives as well as other events throughout the year allows the BHCA to maintain its outsized ability to advocate for our members and neighbors.

The BHCA also remains active in providing funding to worthy non-profit causes and organizations related to Beacon Hill. Every year since 2019, The Beacon Hill Community Fund (BHCF) has awarded small grants to community-based Beacon Hill, Cambridge Street and adjacent neighborhood non-profit organizations, community development corporations, and other civic groups dedicated to promoting and enhancing quality of life in the community through projects and programs for residents. The BHCA is honored to continue this unique and important practice, awarding $20,000 in total grants this year to 17 organizations.

The BHCA also remains active in providing funding to worthy non-profit causes and organizations related to Beacon Hill. Every year since 2019, The Beacon Hill Community

The Zoning and Licensing Committee (ZLC) was also quite active during the past year. In the board year 2024-25, the ZLC considered 13 proposals that were sent to the BHCA Board of Directors, and often securing ‘Good Neighbor Agreements’ with the businesses seeking zoning accommodations. Over the years, our Parks & Public Spaces Committee has worked with other stakeholders to reduce the impact of the so-called “Freedom Rally” (a/k/a “Hempfest”) on the Boston Common to a single day event. The Committee continues to work with the Friends of the Public Garden and the City on the implementation of the master plan for Boston Common and to work with DCR to address the issues of encampments and congregant drug use on DCR properties, such as the Appleton Footbridge and the Esplanade.

In continued partnership with the City, the BHCA is also an active leading participant in the community meetings for the proposed West End Library redevelopment. Written comments were offered on the redevelopment plans, reflecting the community’s support for affordable housing and the excitement of a new library nearby while emphasizing the necessity to respect the historical significance of the Otis House and overall fabric of the neighborhood. The BHCA continues to participate in meetings for the project, and maintains regular communications with City officials, other community representatives and various interested parties.

A Home Rule Petition to expand the Beacon Hill Historic District was approved by the City in April of 2023. The effort to expand the Historic District is long awaited and will enhance the BHCA’s preservation goals by including all of the North Slope within the Beacon Hill Historic District. The North Slope is home to the Museum of African American History, the African Meeting House, and several sites connected to the Underground Railroad, and was the center of Boston’s early Black community. The Vilna Shul, a center for Jewish Culture and the only synagogue of its era remaining in Boston, is also a prominent feature on the North Slope. We continue to advocate for State approval of the Home Rule Petition – entitled An Act Enhancing Historic Beacon Hill

In continued partnership with the City, the BHCA is also an active participant in the community meetings that have shaped the new West End Library and affordable housing development. For over two years, BHCA comments were offered on the redevelopment plans, reflecting the community’s support for more affordable housing and the excitement of a new library nearby while emphasizing the necessity to respect the historical significance of the Otis House and overall fabric of the neighborhood and shared spaces. The BHCA continues to participate in meetings for the project, and maintains regular communications with City officials, other community representatives and various interested parties.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, our staff, and Committee members, thank you for your support of the BHCA’s mission to preserve and enhance the quality of residential life in Beacon Hill. We are neighbors helping neighbors – passionately and thoughtfully. We greatly appreciate your continued participation, and we look forward to seeing you around the Hill.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, our staff, and Committee members, we thank you for your support of the BHCA’s mission to preserve and enhance the quality of residential life in Beacon Hill. We are neighbors helping neighbors – passionately and thoughtfully. We greatly appreciate your continued participation, and we look forward to seeing you around the Hill.

Sincerely,

Meghan Awe Joshua Leffler Chair of the Board President

Joshua Leffler Chair Colin Zick President

Joshua Leffler President

Meghan Awe Chair of the Board

Joshua Leffler Chair

Colin Zick President

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Officers

Meghan Awe, Chair

Joshua Leffler, Chair

Colin Zick, President

Joshua Leffler, President

Gina Usechek, Clerk

Andrew Kirk, Treasurer

Timothy McKeown, Treasurer

Directors

Melanie Bertani

Meghan Awe

Elizabeth Campanella

Melanie Bertani

Thomas J. Clemens

Elizabeth Campanella

Hilary Bacon Gabrieli

Thomas J. Clemens

Russell A. Gaudreau, Jr.

Tim Cook

Keeta Gilmore

Katherine Judge

Hilary Bacon Gabrieli

Andrew Kirk

Russell A. Gaudreau, Jr.

Renée Knilans

Katherine Judge

Michelle Lavers

Renee Knilans

Patrick Lee

Michelle Lavers

Rajan Nanda

Patrick Lee

Ali Ringenburg

Rajan Nanda

Suzie Tapson

Ali Ringenburg

Holland Ward

Suzie Tapson

Eve Waterfall

Colin Zick

Holland Ward

Douglas Ziewacz

Eve Waterfall

Executive Director

Patricia Tully

Assistant to the Executive Director

Katie Beaver

Founders Circle

The Founders Circle comprises the BHCA’s highest level of membership giving.

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Byrne

Mr. David Abrams and Ms. Anne Kathryn Goodman

Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Greville

Dr. Ken Kupke and Ms. Martha McAllister

Mrs. Edward B. Johnson

Mr. John Achatz and Ms. Mary Farrell

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Jones

Mr. Charles Adams and Ms. Eleanor Livingston

Dr. Richard Rox Anderson and Dr. Fernanda Sakamoto

Ms. Anne Bass

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Awe

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Jonas

Mrs. Paula O’Keeffe

Mrs. Hope Lincoln Baker

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Baldwin

Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Sacerdote

Ms. Anne Bass

Mr. Bruce Tulloch

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Usechek

Mr. David Beardsley and Ms. Laura Tomasetti

Mr. and Mrs. Ernst Berndt

Mrs. Hope Lincoln Baker

Ms. Melanie Bertani

Ms. Elizabeth M. Campanella

Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Colburn

Mr. and Mrs. John Besser

Ms. Allison Braly

Mr. David Finley

Mr. Harold Brink and Ms. Miriam Bredella

Mr. and Mrs. Russell Gaudreau, Jr.

Mr. John Burgess and Dr. Nancy Adams

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Govern

Mr. and Mrs. Bengt Holmstrom

Mrs. Jeanne F. Burlingame

Mr. Richard M. Burnes, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Jackson

Mr. Andrew Kirk

Mr. Gordon Burnes and Ms. Suzie Tapson

Ms. Jeri Lardy

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Byrne

Ms. Margaret Lilly

Mrs. Ania Camargo and Dr. Carlos Camargo

Ms. LeAnn Lindsey

Ms. Elizabeth M. Campanella

Ms. Greer Candler and Mr. Thomas Coder

Ms. Ann Merrifield and Mr. Wayne Davis

Mr. James Rosenfeld and Ms. Sharon Nolan

Mr. Eugene Clapp

Ms. Diane Colasanto

Ms. Samantha Spencer

Mr. Gregory Van Boven and Mr. David Beck

Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Colburn

Mr. and Mrs. William Winterer

Mr. and Mrs. Tim Cook

Mrs. Carol Deane

Mr. David Abrams and Ms. Anne Kathryn Goodman

Mr. John Achatz and Ms. Mary Farrell

Ms. Mary Diggins and Mr. Mark Duggan

Mr. Charles Adams and Ms. Eleanor Livingston

Mr. and Mrs. Dave Doyno

Dr. Richard Rox Anderson and Dr. Fernanda Sakamoto

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Eisenson

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Awe

Ms. Deborah Elfers

Mr. David Beardsley and Ms. Laura Tomasetti

Mr. James FitzGerald

Mr. and Mrs. Ernst Berndt

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Gabrieli

Ms. Melanie Bertani

Mr. and Mrs. Russell Gaudreau, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. John Besser

Mr. Henry Goodrow

Mr. Harold Brink and Ms. Miriam Bredella

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Govern

Mrs. Jeanne F. Burlingame

Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Greville

Mr. Richard M. Burnes, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Haskel

Mr. Gordon Burnes and Ms. Suzie Tapson

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hayes

Mrs. Ania Camargo and Dr. Carlos Camargo

Ms. Jenny Hoenig

Ms. Greer Candler

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Clarke

Mr. and Mrs. Bengt Holmstrom

Mr. and Mrs. Amos Hostetter, Jr.

Mr. Thomas J. Clemens

Ms. Diane Colasanto

Mr. James Houghton and Ms. Connie Coburn

Pam and Michael Jackson

Mr. and Mrs. Tim Cook

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen B. Jeffries

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Coolidge

Ms. Eileen Devor

Ms. Abigail Johnson

Mrs. Edward B. Johnson

Ms. Mary Diggins and Mr. Mark Duggan

Ms. Elizabeth L. Johnson

Mr. ans Mrs. Dave Doyno

Mr. Kenneth Driscoll

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Jonas

Ms. Katherine A. Judge

Ms. Kelli Durante

Ms. Hillary Kelly

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Eisenson

Mr. Mark Kiefer

Ms. Deborah Elfers

Ms. Renee Knilans

Ms. Lora Fraire

Mr. and Mrs. John Gulliver

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Gabrieli

Ms. Vivien Gattie

Mr. Henry Goodrow

Ms. Margaret Leffler and Mr. Joshua Leffler

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hayes

Ms. Susan Lester

Mr. and Mrs. Amos Hostetter, Jr.

Mr. Doug Levin and Ms. Susana Lopez

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen B. Jeffries

Ms. Margaret Lilly

Ms. Katherine A. Judge

Ms. Hillary Kelly

Mr. William Loomis and Ms. Leslie Becker

Mr. Thomas A. Kershaw

Ms. Stacey Luo

Mr. Mark Kiefer

Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Macalaster

Mr. and Mrs. Bradford Malt

Dr. Ken Kupke and Ms. Martha McAllister

Ms. Susan Lester

Mr. and Mrs. Joe McCafferty

Ms. Susan McWhinney-Morse

Mr. Doug Levin and Ms. Susana Lopez

Ms. Ann Merrifield and Mr. Wayne Davis

Mr. William Loomis and Ms. Leslie Becker

Ms. Stacey Luo

Ms. Kathryn Moran Collins

Mr. and Mrs. Rajan Nanda

Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Macalaster

Mr. and Mrs. Bradford Malt

Mrs. Paula O’Keeffe

Ms. Sarah R Mars

Mr. Christopher Owens and Ms. Jeannette Herrmann

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mashikian

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Pasculano

Mrs. Elisabeth Peterson

Mr. and Mrs. M. Holt Massey

Ms. Susan McWhinney-Morse

Mr. John Pierce and Ms. Susan Detchon

Ms. Kristen Pluntze

Mr. Frank Mead and Ms. Penny Bragonier

Mr. Francisco Medrano

Mr. Ronald Raikula

Ms. Kathryn Moran Collins

Ms. Leslee Reeder

Mr. and Mrs. Rajan Nanda

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Reichheld

Mr. Christopher Owens and Ms. Jeannette Herrmann

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Pasculano

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Rickabaugh

Mr. Miguel Rosales and Mr. John D. Corey

Mrs. Elisabeth Peterson

Mr. James Rosenfeld and Ms. Sharon Nolan

Mr. John Pierce and Ms. Susan Detchon

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Rotenberg

Ms. Kristen Pluntze

Ms. Allison Ryder and Mr. David Jones

Mr. and Mrs. John Reed

Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Sacerdote

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Reichheld

Ms. Carol Simpson

Mr. and Mrs. David Root

Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Sims

Mr. Miguel Rosales and Mr. John D. Corey

Ms. Samantha Spencer

Mr. and Mrs. Girard Ruddick

Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Starr

Ms. Allison Ryder and Mr. David Jones

A. Genean Stec and Patrick Lee

Mr. and Mrs. William A. Sherden

Ms. Sandy Steele

Ms. Carol Simpson

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stone

Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Sims

Mrs. Lee R. Sprague

Ms. Kathryn Swiderski

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Taylor

Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Starr

Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson

Ms. A. Genean Stec and Mr. Patrick Lee

Ms. Rachel E Thurlow

Mr. and Mrs. Tim Stone

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Townsend

Suffolk University

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Truesdale

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Taylor

Mr. Gregory Van Boven and Mr. David Beck

Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson

Ms. Anne Van Nostrand

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Townsend

Union Boat Club

Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Van Ranst

Ms. Anne Van Nostrand

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Walsh

Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Van Ranst

Ms. Claire Walton and Ms. Eve Waterfall

Mr. Robert Whitney and Ms. Marcy Axelrad

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Walsh

Mr. and Mrs. William Winterer

Ms. Claire Walton and Ms. Eve Waterfall

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Young

Mr. Robert Whitney and Ms. Marcy Axelrad

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Youniss

Ms. Wendy Woods

Mr. and Mrs. Colin Zick

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Young

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Zilberfarb

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Youniss

Union Boat Club

Mr. and Mrs. Colin Zick

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Zilberfarb

Beacon Hill Civic Association Annual Appeal

Elizabeth B. Johnson

Ms. Deborah Barker

Sam and Tracey Byrne

Mr. and Mrs. John Besser

Lee R. Sprague

Anonymous

Barbara and Amos Hostetter

Beth Campanella

Bruce Tulloch

Margaret Cating

Toscano Restaurant

Mr. and Mrs. M. Holt Massey

Katherine A. Judge

Connie and Andrew McElwee

Ken and Laura Driscoll

Wayne Davis and Ann Merrifield

Vivien C. Gattie

Capitol Realty Group - Jeff Miller

Anne and Francois Poulet

Ms. Therese Minton

Eugene H. Clapp

Tom and Rachel Claflin

Pam and Michael Jackson

Mrs. I.W. Colburn

Beth Colt

Annagret and Alexander Sacerdote

Kate Enroth and Dana Schmaltz

Ms. Nancy Conney

Linda Cox and Jack Kroh

Paula O’Keeffe

Jim Fitzgerald and Linda Shannon

H M Daley

Mrs. Carol Deane

Mrs. Hope Lincoln Baker

David and Judy Doyno

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen B. Jeffries

Ken and Laura Driscoll

Jean and Colin Zick

Joanne Ekhaml and James Gorman

Betty and Russell Gaudreau

Ms. Mary B. English

Patrick Lee and Genean Stec

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fletcher

The Usechek Family

Ms. Andrea Gargiulo

Judy A. Garlan

Dr. James Schibanoff

Karen Garvin

Michael and Nancy Tooke

Ms. Richelle Gewertz

Chris and Jennie Young

Mary and John Gier

Spruce Street Nursery School

Diana and Joe Govern

John and Maria Tamvakologos

Grayson Family Foundation

Ms. Ann Merrifiend and Mr. Wayne Davis

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Greenfield

Allison Ryder and David Jones

John and Suzanne Besser

Peter Grua and Mary O'Connell

Ellen and Tim Guiney

Judith and Dave Doyno

Mr. Henry S. Healy and Ms. Alicia Munnell

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Haskel

Anneli and Bengt Holmstrom

Michelle Lavers

Mr. and Mrs. Amos Hostetter, Jr.

Joshua and Margaret Leffler

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen B. Jeffries

Deborah Barker

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Johnson

Mrs. Edward B. Johnson

Beacon Hill Plumbing & Heating

Katherine A. Judge

Meg Lilly

Edward J. Benz, Jr. and Margaret A. Vettese

Suzanne and Doug Kahn

Shirley Marston

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Keating

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kingman

Henry Lee

Ms. Holly C. Laurent

Elizabeth and Sol Kumin

Ginger Lawrence

Anneli and Bengt Holmstrom

Susan A. Lester

Abigail B. Mason

Meg Lilly

JC Stamler

Rob Loomis and Leslie Becker

Debbie and Ben Starr

Jerry Maben

Mark Von Stein

Abigail B. Mason

Kathryn Plazak and Allan Taylor

Rebecca G. Mulzer

Jane A. Tyler

Holly C. Laurent

Rachel and Matthew Norton

Michael McCord

Gretchen Novak

Ms. Susan O'Leary

Thomas Fletcher

Dr. and Mrs. Robert M Osteen

Susan Doran

Joel Pierce

The Bollard Group LLC

Mrs. Nancy H. Place

Linda Cox and Jack Kroh

Larry and Valerie Post

Rebecca Mulzer

Ms. Clare Rabinow

Jeff and Abby Rand

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Rand

Nancy Tye

Cynthia and John Reed

Lauren and Ted Goff

Mr. Miguel Rosales and Mr. John D. Corey

Mary Scudder

Ms. Allison Ryder and Mr. David Jones

James and Nancy Schibanoff

Laura Tomasetti and David Beardsley

Kate Enroth and Dana Schmaltz

Belden and Pamela Daniels

Ms. Jessica Schuck

Mr. Earl Lewis

Peggy Scott

Kristin Owens

David Scudder and Betsy Ridge

Judy A. Garlan

Ramos Iron Works

A. Genean Stec and Patrick Lee

Sandra C. Steele

Sally Brewster

Albert A. Holman and Susan P. Stickells

O’Connell Design Build LTD.

John and Maria Tamvakologos

The Follett Co., Inc.

Kathryn Plazak and Allan Taylor

Robert and Sylvia Scholnick

Mary G. Tilney

Timothy J. Casavant

Mr. and Mrs. Michael K. Tooke

Kaitlyn, Kevin, and (Baby) Caroline Martins

Nancy Tye

Ms. Jane A. Tyler

Henry Healy and Alicia Munnell

Gillian R. Gattie

Mr. Christopher Young

John and Mary Gier

Mr. and Mrs. Colin Zick

Beacon Hill Barbershop

Carolyn M. Osteen

Beacon Hill Village

Jim Gorman and Joanne Ekhaml

Charles Street Supply Co.

Mr. Kenneth Scott

Elisabeth Peterson

Dave Poutre Fine Framing

Friends of the Public Garden

Mr. and Mrs. Juan Rivera

Historic Window and Door Corporation

Nelson Kiang

Luxor Hair Studio

Jerry Maben

The Bollard Group

Toscano Restaurant

Ms. Peggy Scott

Richelle Gewertz

Upstairs Downstairs Home

Neighborhood Preservation Committees

ARCHITECTURE COMMITTEE

Architecture committee

ARCHITECTURE COMMITTEE

FY 2025 Highlights:

to being read into public record by Committee members attending the Commission hearing.

The Committee’s mission is to help maintain the architectural integrity of the Beacon Hill National Historical Landmark district.

to being read into public record by Committee members attending the Commission hearing.

FY 2024 Highlights:

The Committee reviews properties that have submitted applications to the Beacon Hill Architectural Commission, which is part of the City of Boston’s Landmarks Commission. The Commission holds monthly hearings on applications for Certificates of Appropriateness, and reviews architectural violations in accordance with Ch. 616 of the Acts of 1955, as amended. Massachusetts State Legislation created the Historic Beacon Hill District in 1955.

The Committee reviews properties that have submitted applications to the Beacon Hill Architectural Commission, which is part of the City of Boston's Landmarks Commission. The Commission holds monthly hearings on applications for Certificates of Appropriateness, and reviews architectural violations in accordance with Ch. 616 of the Acts of 1955, as amended. Massachusetts State Legislation created the Historic Beacon Hill District in 1955.

Diana Coldren

Prior to the Commission hearings on the third Thursday of each month, our Committee reviews the applications and visits each of the sites. The Committee invites applicants to an open meeting, typically on the Monday prior to the Commission hearing, to discuss their applications and answer questions, to assist applicant neighbors in any way we are able with the formal approval process. Following this Committee meeting, the Committee prepares written commentary for each application, which is reviewed by the BHCA Board prior

Prior to the Commission hearings on the third Thursday of each month, our Committee reviews the applications and visits each of the sites. The Committee invites applicants to an open meeting, typically on the Monday prior to the Commission hearing, to discuss their applications and answer questions, to assist applicant neighbors in any way we are able with the formal approval process. Following this Committee meeting, the Committee prepares written commentary for each application, which is reviewed by the BHCA Board prior to being read into public record by Committee members attending the Commission hearing.

PLANNING & OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

The Planning & Oversight (“Planning”) Committee serves as an umbrella committee to initiate, monitor, and oversee the BHCA’s efforts on long-range issues that affect our neighborhood. The Planning Committee also tracks the BHCA’s involvement with the various committees and groups in the City of Boston, in order to strengthen the organization’s voice in governmental and community planning on all projects or proposals affecting our neighborhood, as well as to improve the BHCA’s relations with governmental officials and community groups.

Hilary Gabrieli

During this past year, the Committee worked on various projects including the plans by the City of Boston to develop the current Westend Library site into a new library and affordable housing, the redevelopment of the Lindemann-Hurley complex into residential housing and consideration for affordable housing in Beacon Hill.

● During the year, from May 2023 to April 2024, 105 applications were reviewed by the Committee (13 violations and 92 design reviews).

• The biggest news of the year was the first expansion of the Beacon Hill Historic District in nearly 50 years. On July 3rd, 2024, Governor Healey signed Bill H.4076, sponsored by Rep. Jay Livingstone, to expand the boundary of the District all the way to the curb on the south side of Cambridge Street from Bowdoin Street to Charles Circle.

● Changes related to windows, roof decks, paint, and technology were substantial areas of focus, and are expected to remain so going forward.

• During the year, from May 2024 to April 2025, 75 applications were reviewed by the Committee (11 violations and 64 design reviews), down almost 30% from 105 applications in the prior fiscal year.

● Changes related to windows, roof decks, paint, and technology were substantial areas of focus, and are expected to remain so going forward.

● Video doorbells and other advanced building entry systems, along with electric vehicle charging systems and other technologies represent an increasing challenge to the Committee and the Beacon Hill Historic District: balancing resident neighbor needs and desires for technology and its advantages with the requirement to incorporate that technology thoughtfully (and preferably invisibly) into the historic fabric of our neighborhood.

• Even as applications fell during FY 2025, the Committee saw an increase in neighbor applicant attendance at Committee meetings, and feedback from attendees continues to be very positive and complimentary. Since we expanded our process to include pro-actively inviting applicants in early calendar 2023, nearly 100 neighbor applicants have attended our Committee meetings; over 40 attended in FY 2025. We will continue expanding and encouraging neighbor involvement, and look forward to helping even more neighbors in Fiscal 2026.

• Applications related to windows, roof decks, paint, and technology were the most common areas of focus, and are expected to remain so going forward.

● FY 2024 saw an increase in neighbor applicant attendance at Committee meetings, and feedback from attendees continues to be very positive and complimentary. Since we expanded our process to include pro-actively inviting applicants in early calendar 2023, approximately 60 neighbor applicants have attended our Committee meetings; over 40 attended in FY 2024. We will continue expanding and encouraging neighbor involvement, and look forward to helping even more neighbors in Fiscal 2025.

–Holland Ward and Diana Coldren, Co-Chairs

• Video security cameras became a larger topic of discussion, with safety concerns driving increased requests for installation. Cameras will become an increasing challenge to the Committee and the Beacon Hill Historic District: balancing resident neighbor needs and desires for technology and its advantages with the requirement to incorporate that technology thoughtfully (and preferably invisibly) into the historic fabric of our neighborhood.

• Engaged with key stakeholders

o Established contacts and maintained regular communications on behalf of the BHCA with city officials, community representatives, and various interested parties

• Provided input and comments into redevelopment plans

o Formulated and submitted comments to projects’ objectives and development guidelines to reflect the interests of the Beacon Hill communities

o Reviewed and commented on the project plan and process for the project

Patrick Lee

Holland Ward

Patrick Lee

Diana Coldren

Hilary Gabrieli

Holland Ward Chair

Hilary Gabrieli

Patrick Lee

Hilary Gabrieli and Patrick Lee, Co-Chairs

Neighborhood Preservation Committees

PARKS & PUBLIC SPACES COMMITTEE

The Parks & Public Spaces Committee is charged with monitoring and improving the condition of our neighborhood’s greenspaces, primarily focused on the Common, the Public Garden and the Esplanade. These spaces get intensive use, not just from Beacon Hill residents, but from visitors from across the City of Boston and beyond. We also provide support to the friends groups at the Myrtle Street Playground and the Phillips Street Park. These efforts include attention to maintenance and environmental concerns, including trash and waste removal, as well as public safety and homelessness. We monitor the impact of events on our parks, such as the annual “Freedom Rally” (a/k/a “Hempfest”) on the Common and the newly relocated BAA 10K, and try to reduce their impact. We continue to work with the Friends of the Public Garden and the City on the implementation of the master plan for Boston Common.

Work continues to address the impact of dogs running off-leash on the Common and related wear to the turf. This year, we were surprised by work conducted by the Boston Water and Sewer Commission on a water main under the Common and have been working closely with BWSC and FoPG to improve pedestrian access to the Common, improve pedestrian signage, minimize tree and turf damage, and ensure that the damage is remedied by BWSC in an appropriate manner.

The Parks & Public Spaces Committee is charged with monitoring and improving the condition of our neighborhood’s greenspaces, primarily focused on the Common, the Public Garden and the Esplanade. These spaces get intensive use, not just from Beacon Hill residents, but from visitors from across the City of Boston and beyond. We also provide support to the friends groups at the Myrtle Street Playground and the Phillips Street Park. These efforts include attention to maintenance and environmental concerns, including trash and waste removal, as well as public safety and homelessness. We monitor the impact of events on our parks, such as the annual “Freedom Rally” (a/k/a “Hempfest”) on the Common, and try to reduce their impact. We continue to work with the Friends of the Public Garden and the City on the implementation of the master plan for Boston Common. Work continues to address the impact of dogs running off-leash on the Common, and related wear to the turf. Even more than last year, the committee spent extensive time working with the Esplanade Association, the state Department of Conversation and Recreation, and the City of Boston to address the increasingly persistent encampments in and around the Esplanade. In that regard, we are appreciative of the efforts of City Councilor Durkan’s office and city officials and look forward to receipt of a longer-term plan from DCR to address this important issue.

The committee continues to spend time working with the Esplanade Association, the state Department of Conversation and Recreation, and the City of Boston to address the increasingly persistent encampments in and around the Esplanade. In that regard, we are appreciative of the efforts of City Councilor Durkan’s office and of city officials and look forward to agreeing on a longer-term plan with DCR to address this important issue.

ZONING & LICENSING COMMITTEE

In late summer, we also responded to an acute situation involving congregant drug use and violence on Boston Common around the Brewer Fountain, creating unacceptable circumstances for parents taking their children to Park Street School, as well as people working in the Common. To meet this challenge, we were able to activate and work with other stakeholders, resulting in substantially increased enforcement activity by the Boston Policy Department. This effort has evolved into a larger public safety effort for Downtown and surrounding neighborhoods.

ZONING & LICENSING COMMITTEE

The Zoning and Licensing Committee (“ZLC”) meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. to hear from applicants seeking either zoning relief (variances or conditional use permits) from the Zoning Board of Appeal (“ZBA”) or new/modified common victual (“CV”) or alcoholic beverage licenses from the Boston Licensing Board (“Licensing Board”). All meetings continued to be held virtually this past year. The ZLC provides a forum for community input into such applications. Applicants for zoning relief are asked to appear at a ZLC meeting where they are given the opportunity to describe their projects and rationales for the requested relief. Local restaurants, innkeepers, and merchants are similarly invited to present their licensing requests. The ZLC notifies abutters in advance and encourages both abutters and any other interested neighbors to attend and contribute to ZLC discussions. The ZLC takes into consideration all community input, including concerns from affected neighbors, as well as the BHCA’s overall desire to protect and improve the quality of life for Beacon Hill residents. It also considers the BHCA’s commitment to maintaining active streetscapes and supporting neighborhood-oriented retail and service businesses on Charles and Cambridge Streets which are designated by the Zoning Code as ‘Local Business’ districts. After meeting with applicants, the ZLC makes recommendations to the BHCA’s Board of Directors to either oppose or not oppose each application. The BHCA Board then conveys its positions to the ZBA or the Licensing Board so that community views are considered in the City’s zoning and licensing decisions.

The Zoning and Licensing Committee (“ZLC”) meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. to hear from applicants seeking either zoning relief (variances or conditional use permits) from the Zoning Board of Appeal (“ZBA”) or new/modified common victual (“CV”) or alcoholic beverage licenses from the Boston Licensing Board (“Licensing Board”). All meetings continued to be held virtually this past year. The ZLC provides a forum for community input into such applications. Applicants for zoning relief are asked to appear at a ZLC meeting where they are given the opportunity to describe their projects and rationales for the requested relief. Local restaurants, innkeepers, and merchants are similarly invited to present their licensing requests. The ZLC notifies abutters in advance and encourages both abutters and any other interested neighbors to attend and contribute to ZLC discussions. The ZLC takes into consideration all community input, including concerns from affected neighbors, as well as the BHCA’s overall desire to protect and improve the quality of life for Beacon Hill residents. It also considers the BHCA’s commitment to maintaining active streetscapes and supporting neighborhood-oriented retail and service businesses on Charles and Cambridge Streets which are designated by the Zoning Code as ‘Local Business’ districts. After meeting with applicants, the ZLC makes recommendations to the BHCA’s Board of Directors to either oppose or not oppose each application. The BHCA Board then considers each recommendation and makes its final determination on each. These positions of the BHCA Board are then conveyed to the ZBA or the Licensing Board so that community views are considered in the City’s zoning and licensing decisions.

The ZLC remained active during the past year. From May 2022 through April 2023, the ZLC considered a total 13 proposals, up from 11 proposals in each of the past three years. This year’s total consisted of 7 commercial and 6 residential applications. On the commercial side, the relief involved 3 requests for changes to or transfer of liquor licenses, 2 new Common Victual aka “CV” licenses, 2 conditional-use permits (one on Charles Street and one on Cambridge Street), and 1 forbidden-use permit on Charles Street.

The ZLC was quieter than usual during the past year. From June 2024 through April 2025, ZLC meetings were held on only 5 months as there were no applicants for the other 6 months. During that period, the ZLC considered a total of 9 proposals. The year’s total consisted of 3 Liquor licenses, 1 Common Victual license, 2 Change of use applications, and 3 zoning relief applications regarding such zoning violations as Floor Area Ratio (FAR) and insufficient yard set-backs.

The residential relief was less varied this year. There were 6 applicants seeking relief for excessive Floor Area Ratio (“FAR”), and 1 of those applicants was also seeking relief for insufficient side yard setback. Two applicants appeared more than once during the past year, as they returned with revised plans in response to ZLC feedback. Of the 13 proposals considered, the BHCA Board of Directors ultimately voted not to oppose 12, in some cases with a ‘Good Neighbor Agreement’ to be negotiated with the applicant. One commercial applicant withdrew their application. Overall, we consider the ZLC to have had both an active and productive past year.

–Tom Clemens and Katherine Judge, Co-Chairs

One of the 9 applications, 155 Charles Street, which involves a major construction proposal, is expected to appear a second time in May 2025. Of the remaining 8 applications, the BHCA Board of Directors voted to not oppose 7, some with Good Neighbor Agreements to be negotiated with the applicants. One application for a liquor license was opposed by the BHCA Board of Directors.

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Colin Zick, Chair

Colin Zick

Colin Zick, Chair

Colin Zick

Tom Clemens and Katherine Judge, Co-Chairs

Tom Clemens

Katherine Judge

Neighborhood Services Committees

SAFETY COMMITTEE

TREE COMMITTEE

The BHCA Safety Committee is the liaison between Beacon Hill and the Boston Police, Area A1. As such, we attend the monthly Advisory Committee at the Police Station. There is active dialogue with BPD and BHCA.

The BHCA Safety Committee is the liaison between Beacon Hill and the Boston Police, Area A1. As such, we attend the monthly Advisory Committee at the Police Station. Here, Captain Martin and Sgt Crossen discuss what has gone on in the last month, crime statistics and arrests.

We then discuss anything that is happening in our area. The meetings are open, and all are welcome. They can be very interesting.

Summary of some of the safety issues for BH over the last year:

If there is an issue that Beacon Hill is concerned with, we have "Town Meetings" for the community to meet with Police and any other agency involved.

1) Encampments –

Recent issues have been:

A) Charles Circle

1. Encampments at Charles Street/Longfellow Bridge

2. Serial shoplifting offenders

The committee has more work to do, including fundraising to support our neighborhood-wide tree canopy and the beautification of Charles Street. We are also going to have a renewed push to educate our community about maintaining the trees in front of our homes and will share a guide for the installation of tree guards.

The Streets & Sidewalks and the Green Committee had a very productive year.

Key accomplishments include the following:

The Tree Committee of the BHCA works to ensure the tree canopy in our neighborhood stays healthy and vibrant. The committee, in partnership with the Joint Charles Street Committee, also oversees the care and maintenance of the tree pits and tree guards on Charles Street. This year the committee coordinated with the city regarding needed tree pruning and tree replacement throughout the neighborhood. We are also requesting that the city continue to push contractors who install new trees to do a better job of ongoing care and watering because we are losing too many young trees.

STREETS & SIDEWALKS - GREEN COMMITTEE

• In May stakeholders held a meeting regarding Charles Circle encampments. While things improved over the summer and fall, it’s unclear what spring will bring.

3. Reckless driving by UberEATS/Door Dash Motorbikes

Please contact the BHCA if you have any concerns about crime or quality of life problems, and we can alert the Police. We are fortunate to have a very responsive and caring Police at Area A. As the Police always say, you are the eyes and ears of the Police. If you see something that should concern you, please contact us

• DCR has declined to help with architectural improvements to reduce camping.

TREE COMMITTEE

• CVS building / New development – The canopy in the current plans presents a new location for encampments. Developers should address this concern in advance of approval with structure design and lighting.

B) Boston Common- Police and Outreach remain responsive to all camping in city parks. BPD requests that we call 911 when we see something.

1) Cameras have been installed along Beacon and Charles Street during the year. BPD is very happy to have increased coverage downtown.

● With the help of the BHCA Executive Director, a walkthrough was organized with PWD to show them specific streets on Beacon Hill which were in urgent need of repair. A list of key streets was compiled and sent to PWD to start the repair process.

As is true each year, the committee will be working this spring with the Joint Charles Street Committee on the care and maintenance of the tree pits and tree guards on Charles Street. We’ve had great support from the city’s Department of Public Works and from the District 8 City Councilor in getting trash cans power washed and the street cleaned on Charles Street.

The Tree Committee of the BHCA works to ensure the tree canopy in our neighborhood stays healthy and vibrant. The committee, in partnership with the Joint Charles Street Committee, also oversees the care and maintenance of the tree pits and tree guards on Charles Street. This year the committee coordinated with the city regarding needed tree pruning and tree replacement throughout the neighborhood. We are also requesting that the city continue to push contractors who install new trees to do a better job of ongoing care and watering because we are losing too many young trees.

2) Reckless driving by Uber Eats and DoorDash Motorbikes. This has improved dramatically with the city’s current policies. While there is further room for improvement, we are going in the right direction.

As is true each year, the committee will be working this spring with the Joint Charles Street Committee on the care and maintenance of the tree pits and tree guards on Charles Street. We’ve had great support from the city’s Department of Public Works and from the District 8 City Councilor in getting trash cans power washed and the street cleaned on Charles Street.

Please contact the BHCA if you have any concerns about crime or quality of life problems, and we can alert the Police. We are fortunate to have a very responsive and caring Police at Area A. As the Police always say, you are the eyes and ears of the Police. If you see something that should concern you, please contact us.

3) Brewer Fountain – the city, FOPG, Downtown Association, and BPD are well aware of the ongoing issues at the fountain. There is renewed focus on the area as warm weather returns.

The BHCA also funds and organizes the annual maintenance of the beautiful and historic elm trees on Mt. Vernon Street. The technology/approach for treating elm trees has changed over time and we are lucky to have an arborist using the most advanced technology available to take care of our Beacon Hill Elms. They continue to be under stress, and a few are showing signs of wear and tear, some exacerbated by nearby construction. The cost of the ongoing annual maintenance of the elms is rising and we will need to consider ways to raise additional funds to preserve these wonderful pillars of our neighborhood.

● Those streets were then repaired by PWD in October - December 2023. It was understood that those repairs would be the minimum necessary in order to keep the streets functioning. We would like to thank PWD for their efforts in this endeavor.

● The Committee managed a Fall Clean up in October 2023. The timing of this clean-up was designed to predate the annual BHCA Halloween celebrations.

● The Committee participated in and helped manage the Love Your Block clean-up jointly with the city, on Saturday, April 6th, 2024.

The BHCA also funds and organizes the annual maintenance of the beautiful and historic elm trees on Mt. Vernon Street. The technology/ approach for treating elm trees has changed over time and we are lucky to have an arborist using the most advanced technology available to take care of our Beacon Hill Elms. They continue to be under stress, and a few are showing signs of wear and tear, some exacerbated by nearby construction. The cost of the ongoing annual maintenance of the elms is rising and we will need to consider ways to raise additional funds to preserve these wonderful pillars of our neighborhood.

● The committee strongly recommended “same day trash pick-up” (trash to be picked up between 6AM-9AM on day of pick-up with no overnight trash put out) to the BHCA BOD where it was passed unanimously as a resolution, which was then taken to two Boston City Council hearing on the new trash contract.

The committee has more work to do, including fundraising to support our neighborhood-wide tree canopy and the beautification of Charles Street. We are also going to have a renewed push to educate our community about maintaining the trees in front of our homes and will share a guide for the installation of tree guards.

● With the help of the BHCA Executive Director, new city trash cans were set up in a few key locations in the interior of Beacon Hill. These will be maintained by the city, for which we are very grateful. Some were removed due to the prevalence of household trash, but one at a critical location was re-installed. The support behind this plan from residents has been immense as the trash problem has gotten much worse. The Committee continues to remind the community that these trash bins are not for household trash.

● The green subcommittee and BHCA office have consistently included ‘sustainability tips’ in the BHCA newsletter.

Rajan

Nanda, Chair

Suzie Tapson, Chair

Tim Cook, Chair

Suzie Tapson

Tim Cook

The Streets & Sidewalks Committee had another very productive year.

Key accomplishments include the following:

• A major survey was conducted, with the key help of the Executive Director, to better understand some of the major issues in the neighborhood.

Rajon Nanda

• The response rate was relatively high with several hundred respondents.

• Items such as trash, rodents, the state of the sidewalks, safety, the use of the 311 app, parking, and general quality of life issues were addressed in the survey.

• The Streets and Sidewalks Committee would like to thank the City for the continuing repairs to the brickwork, on many of the residential streets as requested through the S&S survey. This carefully implemented work has made a significant positive contribution to both pedestrian safety and aesthetic beauty in our neighborhood.

• Annual move-in issues were communicated to the City /Superintendent Brohel, who then addressed those issues by increasing the number of trash pick-ups.

• The Executive Director and a Streets and Sidewalks Committee member have agreed to do a much needed survey on missing bricks and rodent burrows.

• The committee strongly recommended “same day trash pick-up” (trash to be picked up between 6AM-9AM on day of pick-up with no overnight trash put out) to the BHCA BOD where it was passed unanimously as a resolution, which was then taken to two Boston City Council hearings on the new trash contract.

• The BHCA consistently includes ‘sustainability tips’ in the BHCA newsletter and continually liaises with the Zero Waste Department for their latest suggestions.

Rajon Nanda, Chair

Traffic & Parking

The reconstituted Traffic & Parking Committee began its work in September with three areas of focus:

(1) contractors’ occupying any and all available residential permit spaces within the neighborhood;

(2) general neighborhood safety concerns with speeding distracted drivers and motorized bike/ motorcycle delivery drivers; and

(3) the ongoing mess that is Charles Circle and Cambridge Street in general. Our local electeds, State Rep. Jay Livingstone and District 8 Councilor Durkan, as well as the Mayor’s staff have been generous with their time in helping us to navigate these frustratingly persistent challenges. Although progress has been made, solutions are still in the future.

Ben Starr, Chair

Ben Starr

Events Committee

EVENTS COMMITTEE

The Events Committee supports the Beacon Hill Civic Association’s mission by hosting events that encourage dialogue, friendship, civic engagement, and new membership. We host a variety of activities, ranging from historic preservation roundtables to community gatherings and open forums.

Melanie Bertani

Two of our ongoing events continued throughout the year… the Meet and Greet, and the Young Friends Gatherings. We returned to 75 Chestnut for the monthly Meet and Greets as Tom Kershaw and his team are gracious to us every month. The Young Friends group is quite active with their monthly meetings alternating at various venues. Attendance has continued to grow in both groups, and participation continues to increase as does the BHCA memberships that come out of these events.

One of the first events was the annual reception at the Otis House Museum in the spring. Tip Tap restaurant did a fabulous job with the food. Music was provided by Jeremy Bell and tours were given of the Otis House. It was well attended and is always well received by many.

To continue to recognize and honor our BHCA members, we hosted our second annual “members only” cruise in May around Boston Harbor on the beautiful vessel, The Valiant. The event was catered by Cobblestones and continues to sell out each year as a favorite annual event.

To honor members, we introduced a “members only” event in May which consisted of an evening cruise in the Boston Harbor on the beautiful vessel, The Valiant. It was catered by Cobblestones and sold out. It will now become an annual event.

In June we hosted our annual reception at the Otis House Museum. Tip Tap restaurant continues to do a fabulous job with the food. Due to less attendance this past year, we continue to seek creative ideas for continuing this historical and beloved event.

September continued to be a fun and memorable month with multiple events. The festive “Dinner Under the Stars” celebration was held on an elegant Saturday evening and did not disappoint with its food, drink, music, and unique outdoor dining experience on Mount Vernon Street. A neighborhood favorite for sure!

The annual Fall HillFest was held the next day and remains a huge hit for all ages within the Beacon Hill community. The usual fare

The Fall HillFest in September is always a huge hit within the Beacon Hill Community. We had musical performances by several local artists and a live band for dancing in the street. The usual fare of hotdogs, ice cream, beer and wine were served. It is always a great way to introduce the local nonprofits while enabling neighbors to enjoy being together. Halloween is always a highlight of the year for Beacon Hill. Another new event in 2024 was to continue to support the growth of the young friends in Beacon Hill. A special night was planned for them at the UMass Club. A beautiful venue, food and music was provided. This will now also become an annual offering.

of hotdogs, ice cream, beer and wine were served, along with the popular dog show, local music, and games. This event is always a great way to introduce and celebrate the local non-profits while enabling neighbors to enjoy being together.

Halloween is always a highlight of the year for Beacon Hill. The BHCA works every year with the City to close off most streets on the Hill so that walking is safe for all trick-or-treaters.

The annual Garlands and Greens was another successful event and quickly sells out. Much support is given by Charles Street merchants for the raffle items and as always, the use of the Hampshire House is generously donated by Tom Kershaw.

The first weekend of December was decorating time and a wonderful group of volunteers hit the streets over the course of two days to decorate the entire neighborhood. This year the poles were decorated with wreaths in lieu of the garland. This allows for a much less labor-intensive effort, yet it was still beautiful.

As we continue to support the growth and development of the young friends in Beacon Hill, the second annual “Party in the Sky” event was held at the exclusive UMass Club in Boston. We provided a beautiful venue, food and music to socialize with friends and neighbors.

The year 2024 is already planned and in the works with a plethora of events designed to engage members and encourage new membership including bringing back the fabulous dinner on Mount Vernon Street.

The annual Garlands and Greens is always a favorite and successful sold-out event. Much support is given by Charles Street merchants for the raffle items and as always, the use of the Hampshire House is generously donated by Tom Kershaw. This event always symbolizes the special nature of our neighbors!

The first weekend of December is always holiday decorating, with a wonderful group of volunteers and staff decorating each street pole over the course of the weekend. The beautiful wreath decorations continue to provide cheer and festivity throughout the winter months.

The members of the Events Committee understand that bringing people together is a way to strengthen our community and make it a great place to live. Whether in person or virtually, we seek opportunities to build friendships and connections, and in that way provide for the social needs of the neighborhood, while also encouraging further engagement with the Civic Association.

Planning for the year 2025 is underway and will not disappoint with events designed to introduce and engage members and encourage new membership for the civic association.

– Melanie Bertani and Michelle Lavers, Co-Chairs

The members of the Events Committee understand that bringing people together is a way to strengthen our community and make it an even greater place to live. Whether in person or virtually, we seek opportunities to build friendships and connections, and in that way provide for the social needs of the neighborhood, while also encouraging further engagement with the civic association.

Michelle Lavers

Melanie Bertani and Michelle Lavers, Co-Chairs

Melanie Bertani

Michelle Lavers

Internal Committees

GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE

Governance Committee

This past year the Governance Committee has been working with the co-chairs of the Zoning & Licensing Committee to update the Zoning & Licensing Committee’s policies governing its review of zoning and liquor licensing matters. The policy update is designed to reflect current practices and procedures used by the Zoning & Licensing Committee when reviewing applications from the community for changes to zoning uses or for zoning variances, and for new or revised or transferred liquor or beer and wine licenses. Once this process is complete, the Governance Committee will present the updated policies to the BHCA Board of Directors for final approval.

During the past year the governance committee discussed the following issues:

• the process for selecting new officers and directors and improvements in the “on boarding “ process for new directors

• interviewing board members regarding board involvement, committee participation and organizational structure

The Governance Committee has also been examining the current process for onboarding new board members. The Governance Committee is recommending a more robust process for education and orienting new board members. The Governance Committee is also considering asking all board members to participate in a self-evaluation, as well as a board evaluation, process.

• conducting exit interviews of board Chair and President at the end of their terms to discuss challenges , successes and recommendations for organizational improvements

• conducting periodic updates of committee charters , and

To assist new board leadership, the Governance Committee is considering conducting an exit interview of the current board chair and president to discuss their challenges and successes as well as their recommendations and guidance to new board leadership.

The Governance Committee also decided to conduct periodic reviews and updates of existing charters for the various board committees.

• review recent changes to architectural committee process and procedures

–Russell Gaudreau and Eve Waterfall, Co-Chairs

Russell Gaudreau

Eve Waterfall

Russell Gaudreau

Eve Waterfall

Russell Gaudreau and Eve Waterfall, Co-Chairs

Joint Committees

Joint Charles Street Committee

JOINT CHARLES STREET COMMITTEE

The Joint Charles Street Committee is a collaboration between the Beacon Hill Civic Association (BHCA) and the Beacon Hill Business Association (BHBA). The Committee works on all matters related to Charles Street including the streetscape, trash and recycling removal, zoning, safety, traffic in all forms, and parking. The Committee collaborates with other BHCA committees as well as the City and the Commonwealth. The Committee encourages active participation from residents and business owners.

CODMAN ISLAND COMMITTEE

The Joint Charles Street Committee is a collaboration between the Beacon Hill Civic Association (BHCA) and the Beacon Hill Business Association (BHBA). The Committee works on all matters related to Charles Street including the streetscape, trash and recycling removal, zoning, safety, traffic in all forms, and parking. The Committee collaborates with other BHCA committees as well as the City and the Commonwealth. The Committee encourages active participation from residents and business owners.

2024-2025 Achievements

2023-2024 Achievements

face and share best practice ideas on how to resolve those challenges.

The Nonprofit Neighbors annually participate in the Beacon Hill Fall HillFest in September to educate the public about the mission of their institutions and increase participation by Beacon Hill residents in their programs. They are encouraged to distribute informational materials, sponsor activities for children and adults, and offer walking and museum tours.

Patricia Tully, BHCA Executive Director

Codman Island was created in 1987 by an agreement between the BHCA and the City to beautify and enhance the area. The responsibility for its maintenance belongs to the BHCA but the stewardship of Codman Island is shared between the BHCA, Beacon Hill Garden Club and the Friends of the Public Garden. Each organization contributes annually to a maintenance fund; BHGC volunteers clean and maintain the island’s plantings regularly during the year. The committee works with the Department of Public Works for improvements with a priority on safety.

The cleaning and maintenance of the island continued with efforts of volunteers from the Beacon Hill Garden Club.

1. Facilitated the installation of BPD security cameras at Charles and Mount Vernon, Charles and Beacon, and Beacon and Brimmer streets

1. Organized monthly volunteer-based cleanings of Charles Street

2. Continued to engage with stakeholders and the City to formulate concepts for multimodal improvements to Charles Street

2. Supported the reactivation of the Beacon Hill Business Association.

3. Coordinated with the BHCA Tree Committee to have 20 tree guards painted and repaired and mulched all 50+ tree pits on Charles Street.

3. Worked with local law enforcement to identify opportunities to improve public safety on Charles Street

CODMAN ISLAND COMMITTEE

Codman Island was created in 1987 by an agreement between the BHCA and the City to beautify and enhance the area. The responsibility for its maintenance belongs to the BHCA but the stewardship of Codman Island is shared between the BHCA, Beacon Hill Garden Club and the Friends of the Public Garden. Each organization contributes annually to a maintenance fund; BHGC volunteers clean and maintain the island’s plantings regularly during the year. The committee works with the Department of Public Works for improvements with a priority on safety.

4. Worked with local law enforcement to identify opportunities to improve public safety on Charles Street

4. Organized monthly volunteer-based cleanings of Charles Street

5. Continued to engage with stakeholders and the City of Boston to formulate concepts for multimodal improvements to Charles Street.

– Diana Coldren and Ali Ringenburg, Co-Chairs

6. Worked with local law enforcement to identify opportunities to improve public safety on Charles Street

BEACON HILL NONPROFIT NEIGHBORS

Under the auspices of the BHCA, the Beacon Hill Nonprofit Neighbors has been meeting regularly since November 2003. The BHCA formed the group in order to explore the common interests and unique situations of nonprofits on Beacon Hill.

7. Communicated with residents and business owners regarding all matters related to Charles Street including attending BHCA Zoning & Licensing Committee meetings, BHCA Traffic & Parking Committee meetings, City of Boston Beacon Hill Architecture Commission hearings, and City of Boston Office of Neighborhood Services Abutters meetings.

Diana Coldren (Resident) and Ali Ringenburg (Owner, Sloane Merrill Gallery) Co-Chairs

Nonprofit Neighbors

This group, with representatives from more than 35 organizations, meets on an ad hoc basis to share knowledge and experience, and to collaborate on activities that benefit their members and the community. Meetings serve as a forum where participants can discuss the challenges they face and share best practice ideas on how to resolve those challenges.

Under the auspices of the BHCA, the Beacon Hill Nonprofit Neighbors has been meeting regularly since November 2003. The BHCA formed the group in order to explore the common interests and unique situations of nonprofits on Beacon Hill.

The Nonprofit Neighbors annually participate in the Beacon Hill Fall HillFest in September to educate the public about the mission of their institutions and increase participation by Beacon Hill residents in their programs. They are encouraged to distribute informational materials, sponsor activities for children and adults, and offer walking and

This group, with representatives from more than 35 organizations, meets on an ad hoc basis to share knowledge and experience, and to collaborate on activities that benefit their members and the community. Meetings serve as a forum where participants can discuss the challenges they

Patricia Tully, BHCA Executive Director

The city installed new lighting on the island two years ago and this has improved the safety record with no reports of vehicle damage to the area this past year, which used to happen on a regular basis. The committee continues to explore up lighting of the three gingko trees on the island and hoped to install them this past year but had difficulties finding an electrical vendor. The hope is to work with the electrical vendor, who installed the Comm Ave Mall lights for The Friend of the Public Garden. The hope is this lighting will not only beautify the area but add for the continued safety of the island and prevention of any vehicular damage. The Streets and Public Works Department has a restoration project for the curbs and brick sidewalks on their schedule. It has been scheduled but the BHCA will continue to advocate for these upgrades at this busy intersection.

The cleaning and maintenance of the island continued with efforts of volunteers from the Beacon Hill Garden Club. There was additional roses and other plant material added this year.

– Leslie Adam, Chair

An estimate has been requested for the uplighting of the 3 gingko trees on the island to further enhance the space and create additional visibility for the protection and prevention of any vehicular damage. The Streets and Public Works Department has a restoration project for the curbs and brick sidewalks on their schedule, but no date has been shared for the work. We continue to work with the Streets & Sidewalks division at the city to advocate for the consideration of the addition of lit bollards as the approach to Codman Island from Charles Street South.

Leslie Singleton Adam, Chair

Diana Coldren

Ali Ringenburg

Diana Coldren

Affiliates

CAMBRIDGE STREET COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CSCDC)

The Cambridge Street Community Development Corporation (CSCDC) comprises representatives of groups interested in advancing Cambridge Street as a vital commercial destination and balancing commercial and residential considerations in its re-development, use and maintenance. Current member organizations include The Beacon Hill Civic Association, MGH, MEEI, Suffolk University and other large-scale abutters to the street. By bringing residential, institutional, and commercial viewpoints together, CSCDC provides an interactive forum in which to address issues affecting Cambridge Street.

This past year CSCDC continued to maintain the median and sidewalk-based landscaping that helps the corridor serve as a gateway to the City of Boston. This service is performed via a third-party commercial landscaper. There are no other major initiatives at this point.

Ben Colburn, President

Boston Groundwater Trust

BOSTON GROUNDWATER TRUST

“The Boston Groundwater Trust (the “Trust”) was established by the Boston City Council to monitor groundwater levels in sections of the City where the integrity of building foundations supported by wood pilings is threatened by low groundwater levels. These houses and other buildings are supported on wood piles capped with granite blocks, showcasing the traditional foundation method used from the 1800’s to the early 1920’s. When the groundwater level remains above the tops of the wood piles, they can maintain their strength and effectively bear the weight of the building.

However, a decline in the groundwater level leads to the exposure of wood piles to air, initiating a process of decay that compromises the stability of the building, ultimately posing safety hazards. Many on Beacon Hill will remember the homes on Brimmer Street and elsewhere on the Flat that began to subside as a result of lowered groundwater levels, requiring the homes to be underpinned with new, steel support beams.

“The Boston Groundwater Trust (the “Trust”) was established by the Boston City Council to monitor groundwater levels in sections of the City where the integrity of building foundations supported by wood pilings is threatened by low groundwater levels. The Trust’s primary responsibilities are to maintain our network of approximately 800 observation wells, measure groundwater elevations in those wells – typically 6-8 times per year - and distribute the data to the public and appropriate agencies. The Trustees, who include representatives of the Beacon Hill Civic Association, the Neighborhood Association of Back Bay, the Ellis South End Neighborhood Association, and other groups, as well as several City agencies, meet bimonthly and review all operations of the Trust, set policy, and provide guidance to the Trust’s Executive Director. There are also nine volunteer members of the Technical Advisory Committee, all local engineers and scientists who meet to help the Trust interpret the results of its well readings and develop strategies for addressing problems.

The Trustees include representatives of the Beacon Hill Civic Association, the Neighborhood Association of Back Bay, the Ellis South End Neighborhood Association, and other groups, as well as several City agencies, meet bi-monthly and review all operations of the Trust, set policy, and provide guidance to the Trust’s Executive Director. This past year, the Mayor approved the appointments of Councilor Sharon Durkan, District 8, and Kate England, who represents the Department of Green Infrastructure, to serve as new Trustees. Beatrice Nesson also became a Trustee representing the Boston Preservation Alliance. Elliott Laffer was recently appointed as the new Trustee representing the Neighborhood Association of Back Bay, replacing Tim Mitchell, who officially retired. Tim was one of the original co-chairs of the Trust, along with his colleague current Co-Chair Gary Saunders, who were appointed by Mayor Menino when he reactivated the Trust in 1997.

Public outreach and awareness endeavors have continued throughout this past year as the Trust presented the groundwater issue to interested residents, City departments and agencies, neighborhood groups, law firms, and real estate brokerages. One of the Trust’s goals this past year has been to work closely with various City agencies in helping to further develop the City’s “Green Infrastructure” (“GI”) programs, particularly with reference to replenishing groundwater throughout the City. GI is an umbrella term for stormwater management features that mimic nature. GI features use plants, soil and other natural materials to remove pollutants and allow stormwater to absorb back into the ground. These features help prevent flooding and reduce the amount of polluted water that goes to the City’s water bodies.

Public outreach and awareness endeavors have continued throughout this past year as the Trust presented the groundwater issue to interested residents, City departments and agencies, neighborhood groups, law firms, and real estate brokerages. One of the Trust’s goals this past year has been to work closely with various City agencies in helping to further develop the City’s “Green Infrastructure” (“GI”) programs, particularly with reference to replenishing groundwater throughout the City. GI is an umbrella term for stormwater management features that mimic nature. GI features use plants, soil and other natural materials to remove pollutants and allow stormwater to absorb back into the ground. These features help prevent flooding and reduce the amount of polluted water that goes to the City’s water bodies. GI also has many environmental, social and economic benefits. The more GI installed throughout the City the more rainfall and snow melt is absorbed into the ground. This helps maintain and elevate groundwater levels, thus preserving the structures supported on wood pilings. The City of Boston has committed to increasing GI wherever feasible and has invited the Trust to help their efforts by including the Trust in weekly policy and coordination meetings.

The Trust also this past year expanded its remote monitoring project for groundwater levels. These automated devices allow us to collect groundwater-level data in real-time by cellular data transmission on a daily basis. They rest on top of the observation well riser pipe and fit securely in our roadway boxes. After initially deploying five remote monitoring devices in 2022, in the intervening years, the Trust has expanded its remote monitoring project, adding 25 more automated devices.

This past year, the Trust successfully launched a new and improved website, enhancing its online presence and accessibility for the community. The Trust successfully launched a new and improved website, enhancing its online presence and accessibility for the community.

Rob Whitney, Co-Chair and Treasurer Boston Groundwater Trust and BHCA Representative

The Trust also this past year expanded its remote monitoring project for groundwater levels. These automated devices allow us to collect groundwater-level data in real-time. They rest on top of the observation well riser pipe and fit securely in our roadway boxes as shown below. After initially deploying five remote monitoring devices in 2022, in 2023 and 2024, the Trust expanded its remote monitoring project for groundwater levels and added 25 more automated devices. These devices allow the BGT to collect groundwater level information in real-time by cellular data transmission on a daily basis, in contrast to the manual monitoring program employed across the remainder of our network, which measures groundwater levels 6-8 times per year. If water levels drop, we’ll be alerted sooner rather than later. As the Trust reviews the program over the rest of 2024, we will decide whether to increase the number of automated devices for 2025 and beyond.”

– Robert Whitney, Co-Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Boston Groundwater Trust and BHCA Representative

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CAMBRIDGE STREET COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CSCDC)

Hill House

The past year has been a period of growth and transition for Hill House. Last summer the organization saw the departure of Lauren-Hoops Schmieg, who had served the organization for more than a decade.

The Cambridge Street Community Development Corporation (CSCDC) comprises representatives of groups interested in advancing Cambridge Street as a vital commercial destination and balancing commercial and residential considerations in its re-development, use and maintenance. Current member organizations include The Beacon Hill Civic Association, MGH, MEEI, Suffolk University and other large-scale abutters to the street. By bringing residential, institutional, and commercial viewpoints together, CSCDC provides an interactive forum in which to address issues affecting Cambridge Street.

This past year CSCDC continued to maintain the median and sidewalk-based landscaping that helps the corridor serve as a gateway to the City of Boston. This service is performed via a third-party commercial landscaper. There are no other major initiatives at this point.

Ben Colburn, President

Despite this shift, the Board and team worked together to make great strides for the organization. The summer months saw record enrollment for Hill House’s already popular summer camp programs. In addition, Hill House secured a Community Preservation Act grant to repair the roof of 74 Joy Street, the historic property that houses the Beacon Hill Civic Association and the Beacon Hill Nursery.

BOSTON GROUNDWATER TRUST

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Hill House hired Katherine Snider as its new CEO in December; she came from New York where she had served as CEO of the Good+ Foundation for sixteen years, as well as prior roles as Associate Director at the Rockefeller Foundation and VP of Public Affairs at the Tenement Museum. Over the past few months Ms. Snider has focused on capital improvements for its historic Firehouse at 127 Mt. Vernon Street including the installation of a new stove in its teaching kitchen and replacement of the building’s roof and front door this June.

CAMBRIDGE STREET COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CSCDC)

This past February the organization held its annual Wine Dinner at Zurito, which raised record funds for the organization. These funds helped Hill House to continue to expand its programmatic offerings including a Strength Training Class designed for 50+ adults, Dungeon & Dragons Club, Lego Robotics and Etiquette Workshops, and the return of Girls’ Lacrosse. Hill House estimates that it will have served over 2,500 children through more than 100 programs by the end of the year, filling a critical role in providing quality sports and enrichment programs in a community where space is at a premium.

BOSTON GROUNDWATER TRUST

“The Boston Groundwater Trust (the “Trust”) was established by the Boston City Council to monitor groundwater levels in sections of the City where the integrity of building foundations supported by wood pilings is threatened by low groundwater levels. The Trust’s primary responsibilities are to maintain our network of approximately 800 observation wells, measure groundwater elevations in those wells – typically 6-8 times per year - and distribute the data to the public and appropriate agencies. The Trustees, who include representatives of the Beacon Hill Civic Association, the Neighborhood Association of Back Bay, the Ellis South End Neighborhood Association, and other groups, as well as several City agencies, meet bimonthly and review all operations of the Trust, set policy, and provide guidance to the Trust’s Executive Director. There are also nine volunteer members of the Technical Advisory Committee, all local engineers and scientists who meet to help the Trust interpret the results of its well readings and develop strategies

The Cambridge Street Community Development Corporation (CSCDC) comprises representatives of groups interested in advancing Cambridge Street as a vital commercial destination and balancing commercial and residential considerations in its re-development, use and maintenance. Current member organizations include The Beacon Hill Civic Association, MGH, MEEI, Suffolk University and other large-scale abutters to the street. By bringing residential, institutional, and commercial viewpoints together, CSCDC provides an interactive forum in which to address issues affecting Cambridge Street.

This past year CSCDC continued to maintain the median and sidewalk-based landscaping that helps the corridor serve as a gateway to the City of Boston. This service is performed via a third-party commercial landscaper. There are no other major initiatives at this point.

Ben Colburn, President

The Trust also this past year expanded its remote monitoring project for groundwater levels. These automated devices allow us to collect groundwater-level data in real-time. They rest on top of the observation well riser pipe and fit securely in our roadway boxes as shown below. After initially deploying five remote monitoring devices in 2022, in 2023 and 2024, the Trust expanded its remote monitoring project for groundwater levels and added 25 more automated devices. These devices allow the BGT to collect groundwater level information in real-time by cellular data transmission on a daily basis, in contrast to the manual monitoring program employed across the remainder of our network, which measures groundwater levels 6-8 times per year. If water levels drop, we’ll be alerted sooner rather than later. As the Trust reviews the program over the rest of 2024, we will decide whether to increase the number of automated devices for 2025 and beyond.”

– Robert Whitney, Co-Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Boston Groundwater Trust and BHCA Representative

“The Boston Groundwater Trust (the “Trust”) was established by the Boston City Council to monitor groundwater levels in sections of the City where the integrity of building foundations supported by wood pilings is threatened by low groundwater levels. The Trust’s primary responsibilities are to maintain our network of approximately 800 observation wells, measure groundwater elevations in those wells – typically 6-8 times per year - and distribute the data to the public and appropriate agencies. The Trustees, who include representatives of the Beacon Hill Civic Association, the Neighborhood Association of Back Bay, the Ellis South End Neighborhood Association, and other groups, as well as several City agencies, meet bimonthly and review all operations of the Trust, set policy, and provide guidance to the Trust’s Executive Director. There are also nine volunteer members of the Technical Advisory Committee, all local engineers and scientists who meet to

Public outreach and awareness endeavors have continued throughout this past year as the Trust presented the groundwater issue to interested residents, City departments and agencies, neighborhood groups, law firms, and real estate brokerages. One of the Trust’s goals this past year has been to work closely with various City agencies in helping to further develop the City’s “Green Infrastructure” (“GI”) programs, particularly with reference to replenishing groundwater throughout the City. GI is an umbrella term for stormwater management features that mimic nature. GI features use plants, soil and other natural materials to remove pollutants and allow stormwater to absorb back into the ground. These features help prevent flooding and reduce the amount of polluted water that goes to the City’s water bodies. GI also has many environmental, social and economic benefits. The more GI installed throughout the City the more rainfall and snow melt is absorbed into the ground. This helps maintain and elevate groundwater levels, thus preserving the structures supported on wood pilings. The City of Boston has committed to increasing GI wherever feasible and has invited the Trust to help their efforts by including the Trust in weekly policy and coordination meetings.

The Trust also this past year expanded its remote monitoring project for groundwater levels. These automated devices allow us to collect groundwater-level data in real-time. They rest on top of the observation well riser pipe and fit securely in our roadway boxes as shown below. After initially deploying five remote monitoring devices in 2022, in 2023 and 2024, the Trust expanded its remote monitoring project for groundwater levels and added 25 more automated devices. These devices allow the BGT to collect groundwater level information in real-time by cellular data transmission on a daily basis, in contrast to the manual monitoring program employed across the remainder of our network, which measures groundwater levels 6-8 times per year. If water levels drop, we’ll be alerted sooner rather than later. As the Trust reviews the program over the rest of 2024, we will decide whether to increase the number of automated devices for 2025 and beyond.”

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interpret the results of its well readings and develop strategies

Public outreach and awareness endeavors have continued throughout this past year as the Trust presented the groundwater issue to interested residents, City departments and agencies, neighborhood groups, law firms, and real estate brokerages. One of the Trust’s goals this past year has been to work closely with various City agencies in helping to further develop the City’s “Green Infrastructure” (“GI”) programs,

Robert Whitney, Co-Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Boston Groundwater Trust and BHCA Representative

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