Beacon Hill streets close to traffic for Halloween

The Beacon Hill Civic Association will block traffic on specific streets in the neighborhood Saturday, October 31. Vehicle movement will be prohibited from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The closure aims to create a safe zone for residents to celebrate Halloween and view local decorations.

The association is coordinating the effort with the City and local police forces. Residents will receive flyers on their vehicles in the restricted zones ahead of the event. The closure list includes the entirety of Branch Street. Other affected segments include Chestnut Street between Walnut and Charles, Mount Vernon Street from Joy to Charles, and Pinckney Street from Joy to West Cedar.

West Cedar Street will close from Revere to Chestnut. Myrtle Street will be restricted between Joy and Revere. Irving Street will close from Phillips to Myrtle. South Russell Street will see restrictions from Cambridge to Myrtle. Residents can call the office at 617-227-1922 for specific details.

A cleanup event is scheduled for the following morning, Sunday, November 1. Block Captains and volunteers will gather at the Phillips Street Playground at 10:00 a.m. The group will collect debris left from the holiday. Coffee and treats will be provided at the meeting point.

The association has also launched a partnership with Beacon Hill Property Management to maintain cleanliness on Charles Street. The private team will work after trash and recycling pickup on designated collection days. The association encourages residents to greet the BHPM crew when they are out performing these duties.

Further neighborhood activities include a coffee hour on November 6 featuring Nick Armata, the Senior Preservation Planner at the Beacon Hill Architectural Commission. An event titled Elevated Elegance is set for November 13 at the UMass Club. A gathering called Garlands and Greens will take place on November 18 at Hampshire House.