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• WLP raises record-breaking $1 million at annual Spaghetti Dinner

  13-11-2026 06:05 via Beacon Hill Times
  Women’s Lunch Place (WLP), a women-focused shelter and advocacy center in Boston, raised more than $1 million at its annual Spaghetti Dinner on Thursday, Oct. 29, marking the largest fundraising total in the event’s history.
  Held at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel, the sold-out event brought together hundreds of supporters united in their commitment to helping women experiencing homelessness and poverty find safety, stability, and opportunity.
  A critical factor in reaching the historic $1 mi
  
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• Wu announces holiday lighting celebrations across city

  13-11-2026 06:04 via Beacon Hill Times
  Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department have announced the City’s annual holiday lightning celebrations, inviting residents and visitors to share in the seasonal traditions, including the lighting of Boston’s official Christmas tree, a gift from Nova Scotia. The festivities will take place in Christopher Columbus, Martin’s Park, Boston Common, Copley Square, Commonwealth Avenue Mall and Charlesgate Park.
  “Boston’s parks bring families and friends together to en
  
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• Senators Warren and Markey: Please replace Chuck Schumer

  13-11-2026 06:03 via Beacon Hill Times
  The Democrats’ success in last week’s midterm elections across the country was attributable to dramatic shifts in every demographic group compared to 2024. The lone exception was voters over the age of 65, who voted similarly to how they voted in 2024.
  Among the most significant trends favoring the Dems was the shift in young male voters ages 18-29. That group supported the Republicans in 2024 by a margin of 56-37 percent. But last week, that cohort completely flipped the script, favoring th
  
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• The rat problem is out of control

  13-11-2026 06:02 via Beacon Hill Times
  The Rat PROBLEM IS OUT OF CONTROL
  Dear Editor,
  I have lived on Beacon Hill for many years but the rat infestation is now worse than ever. We have rat holes in our building’s front garden that neither baited boxes nor carbon monoxide seem to mitigate the problem. The rats are under cars, climbing onto car tires to escape from dogs, eating garden plants and without any fear of humans. In the October 22 meeting, City Councilor Flynn called for a rat Czar to be hired and held accountable for our C
  
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• The Art of Banksy brings original works by the world’s most famous street artist to Boston

  13-11-2026 06:00 via Beacon Hill Times
  The Art of Banksy, the world’s largest exhibition of original and authenticated works by the internationally renowned and famously anonymous street artist, is coming to Boston’s Saunders Castle at Park Plaza on November 19, 2026.
  Featuring over 150 works drawn from private collections, the exhibition offers visitors a rare opportunity to experience the creativity, social commentary, and unmistakable visual language of one of the most influential artists of our time.
  In Boston the collection
  
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• MassDOT to light Longfellow and Zakim bridges purple Nov. 19 for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

  13-11-2026 06:00 via Beacon Hill Times
  MassDOT (the Massachusetts Department of Transportation) will light several bridges throughout the state purple on Thursday, Nov. 19, in recognition of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, including both the Longfellow and the Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial bridges.
  Besides the Longfellow Bridge, which spans the Charles River between Boston and Cambridge, and the Zakim Bridge, which spans the Charles River in Boston, other bridges that MassDOT will light purple on Nov. 19 for Pancreatic Can
  
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• Lenox Hotel in Boston undergoes comprehensive room renovation, completing the final phase of a property-wide reimagining

  13-11-2026 06:00 via Beacon Hill Times
  The iconic Lenox Hotel in Boston’s Back Bay is preparing to complete the final project in its transformation and reimagining initiatives that began two years ago in honor of its 125th anniversary. Over that time, the hotel has marked this milestone anniversary with deep commitments to its guests and neighbors. The hotel now directly runs all three dining outlets after completing renovations and rebrands on each of them. It also upgraded and elevated the hotel lobby and created a spectacular ne
  
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• It’s all about family at Ma Maison

  13-11-2026 06:00 via Beacon Hill Times
  Step under the small, red awning at 272 Cambridge Street, crack open the door, and be transported to a place that feels like a fairy tale version of a old country home: a warm, embracing vibe, a cozy collection of intimate table settings, the smell of comfort food on the stove, and people who manage to remember what you like and don’t like – and just how you prefer your French onion soup. It’s no wonder that this Beacon Hill restaurant is called Ma Maison.
  The first famous U.S. version of
  
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• Emergency preparations for pets

  13-11-2026 06:00 via Beacon Hill Times
  Pet emergencies can range from small issues we can handle at home to serious problems that require a fast trip to the nearest veterinary hospital. The entire range requires some preparation on our part as pet guardians.
  It can be as simple as having a properly stocked animal first aid kit and a bit of know-how for a minor cut or tick removal, or as complex as knowing how to reach the nearest always-open veterinary hospital or emergency shelter. A little forethought and planning can greatly reduc
  
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• Beacon Hill Architectural Commission 11-13-26

  13-11-2026 06:00 via Beacon Hill Times
  The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission will hold its next monthly public hearing on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 5 p.m. virtually through Zoom.
  This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to our Zoom Hearing or calling 1-646-828-7666 and entering meeting id # 165 434 2741. You can also submit written comments or questions to [email protected].
  The public can offer testimony.
  Discussion Topics
  1. Ratification of September 17,
  
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