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Historic Beacon Hill District

The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission will hold its monthly public hearing on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 5:00 pm held virtually through Zoom.

ATTENTION: 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 # 165 454 4793. You can also submit written comments or questions to BeaconHillAC@boston.gov.

The public can offer testimony.

Discussion Topics

  1. RATIFICATION OF AUGUST 20, 2026 AND SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES
  2. ANNUAL VOTE FOR CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
  3. DESIGN REVIEW HEARING

    APP # 27.0271 BH 54 REVERE STREET

    Proposed Work: New exterior light, prepare and repaint the existing wood front entry door in Farrow & Ball Stiffkey Blue No. 281, full gloss (See Additional Items Under Administrative Review). 

    APP # 27.0101 BH 15 WEST CEDAR STREET

    Proposed Work: Repaint front door from red to Delft Blue. 

    APP # 27.0210 BH 17 MYRTLE STREET

    Proposed Work: New window decal signage.

    APP # 27.0234 BH 7 WALNUT STREET

    Proposed Work: New trash sign.

    APP # 27.0276 BH 9 WALNUT STREET

    Proposed Work: New penthouse. 

    APP # 27.0188 BH 77 CHARLES STREET

    Proposed Work: Installation of a lighting fixture to match existing. Extension of storefront glazing to match the historical trim work at both entries. Replace mailbox and buzzer.

    APP # 27.0229 BH 142 CHESTNUT STREET

    Proposed Work: Proposed detachable pergola on the roof deck, create a privacy fence to hide the existing HVAC system.

    APP # 27.0192 BH 21A PINCKNEY STREET

    Proposed Work: Modify Skylight Dormer pitch (See Additional Items Under Administrative Review)

  4. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW/APPROVAL

    APP # 27.0221 BH 16 BEACON STREET: Remove existing deteriorated EPDM roofing membrane from the upper roof and replace in kind, Replace all associated flashing with copper flashing to match existing. Replace gutters with copper gutters matching the existing profile and dimensions. 

     APP # 27.0208 BH 41 CHESTNUT STREET:  Repair/replace mortar in-kind on front steps, granite and window well, using Type O lime-rich mortar to match existing original color, joint profile, and texture in-kind. Repaint in-kind front entry, front windows, front louvers, railings with existing colors:Trim & Sashes: Jewett White (California Paints H0102 / BM mix), Shutters & Railings: BM HC-190 (Black Iron), Front Door: Newport Blue (Satin/Semi-Gloss)

    APP # 27.0223 BH  43 CHESTNUT STREET: Repair and replace existing slate roofing as needed, including associated underlayment and flashing. Match existing slate in kind and maintain existing roof configuration, slopes, and framing.

    APP # 27.0246 BH 128 CHESTNUT  STREET: Replace bulkhead in kind. 

    APP # 27.0220 BH 68 CHESTNUT STREET: Restore three rear elevation facing Branch Street on the second floor and three total 6 over 6 double hung sash sets will be removed & restored.

    APP # 27.0282 BH 27 CHESTNUT STREET: Replace six windows, five 1 over 1 windows and one 6 over 6 windows. Replacements will be all wood, true divided light with no low-e glass and spacer bars to match the color of the frame of the window. 

    APP # 27.0101 BH 25 PHILLIPS STREET: Strip and re-roof, replace previously approved roof deck in identical footprint as existing. 

    APP # 27.0283 BH 7 MOUNT VERNON PLACE: Stabilize and repair chimney. Chimney pots to match existing. 

    APP # 27.0261 BH 37 MOUNT VERNON STREET: Repoint existing brick on all levels.  Remove mortar from brick joints and replace with new Type O mortar to match existing.  Remove the air conditioning unit and replace it with brick to match existing.   

    APP # 27.0192 BH  21A PINCKNEY STREET: Replace all windows, which are not historic. Windows will be 6 over 6, all wood, true divided lights with no low-e glass. New Cedar fence at the edge of the property to match existing (See Additional Items Under Design Review).

    APP # 27.0271 BH 54 REVERE STREET Existing brass hardware: Retain the existing historic brass door hardware and mail slot, new doorbell. Install one security. Remove existing house number tiles and restore masonry (See Additional Items Under Design Review).   

    APP # 27.0198 BH  22 TEMPLE STREET: Replace roof in kind. Replace skylight in kind. 

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