‘Creative Kitchens Tour 2017’ set for April 8 “Creative Kitchens Tour 2017” offers a look at kitchens from cozy country to sleek contemporary in eight Beacon Hill and Back Bay 19th century townhouses on Saturday, April 8, from 1 to 4 p.m. A reception follows at Hampshire House at 84 Beacon St. from 3 to 5 p.m., and an optional luncheon is available at Hampshire House from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets for the tour and reception are $50 each and can be purchased at www.beaconhillvillage. org or by calling the office at 617-723-9713. Tickets will also be available the day of the tour for $60 at Hampshire House, Cambridge Trust Co. at 65 Beacon St. or Hingham Savings Bank at 80 Charles St. Tickets for the luncheon, tour and reception are $135, but luncheon tickets are limited and should be purchased in advance. For more information, contact Beacon Hill Village, at 617- 723-9713.
City Council Supports Revised Bottle Bill
Bottle bills are laws that require a minimum refundable deposit on beverage containers in order to ensure a high rate of recycling or reuse. The current law was passed in 1983 and does not include many popular “new-age” drinks such as bottled waters, sports drinks, and juices. Currently the only beverages covered are carbonated soda, beer, and malt beverages.
Councillors Salvatore LaMattina and John Connolly sponsored the City Council Resolution in order to demonstrate to state lawmakers that the Boston City Council wants the Bill updated. About a dozen bills related to the Beverage Container Recovery Law, including House Bill 3057 filed by Rep. Basile on behalf of Mayor Menino, are before state lawmakers this legislative session.
The Council approved the Resolution at its weekly meeting on Oct. 21.
