Beacon Hill
Boston’s historic Beacon Hill neighborhood is a place frozen in time.
Beacon Hill is home to the Massachusetts State House and many historical landmarks, including the Boston African American National Historic Site. One of the oldest communities in the City gets its name from the beacon that once stood high on the hill to warn locals about invasions. It’s no surprise that Beacon Hill is a protected historic district.
To reach a neighborhood liaison for Beacon Hill, email contactons@boston.gov or call 617-635-3485.
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Beacon Hill
Boston, MA 02108 -
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Neighborhood Contacts
Neighborhood Contacts
Frank Mendoza
Deputy Director
Francis Mendoza will take over the role of Allston-Brighton liaison. He was born and raised in Connecticut, and moved to Allston to attend Boston University where he graduated with a Bachelor’s in International Relations. While there, he worked in the community as an emergency medical technician and as a tutor to non-native English speakers through the Boston University Intergenerational Literacy Program. Mendoza went on to serve as a two-time U.S. Senate intern and was then hired as a legislative aide at the Massachusetts State House. As the son of a Mexican immigrant and an Irish-American public school teacher, Mendoza has always cherished service, inclusion, and equity, and is passionate about policy and constituent services. He fell in love with Allston-Brighton and its vibrant community and is thrilled to be able to serve his adopted home.
In his free time, Mendoza works towards his goal of visiting every Boston park, while birdwatching and identifying their plants. He particularly enjoys collecting Star Wars LEGOs, listening to music, watching historical documentaries, cooking, and playing Dungeons and Dragons every Thursday with his friends.
Frank Mendoza is the Deputy Director for Neighborhoods: Allston-Brighton, Charlestown, South Boston, West Roxbury, Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Fenway, and Mission Hill.
Maccon Bonner
Mission Hill, Fenway-Kenmore, Beacon Hill, and Back Bay Liaison
Maccon Bonner was born in Boston and raised in Brentwood, New Hampshire. Bonner returned to Boston to attend Suffolk University in 2020.
He interned for the Boston City Council District 8 office. He has a passion for connecting with constituents and bringing City Hall out of City Hall by making government accessible for all. Bonner is a resident of Mission Hill.
He loves biking because it’s the easiest and fastest way to get around the city. Bonner tries to visit a new place every weekend. He is passionate about transportation and hopes that there will be greener pastures in the near future for efficient, cheap, and attractive regional transit.
Neighborhood features
Beacon Hill is about one square mile in size, and is surrounded by some well-known streets, including:
- Beacon Street
- Bowdoin Street
- Cambridge Street, and
- Storrow Drive.
Beacon Hill’s architecture and layout reflect old colonial Boston. Brick row houses feature ornate doors and decorative iron work. Its narrow streets are lined with brick sidewalks and gas lamps. Charles Street features antique shops and a variety of local restaurants and other businesses.
This quaint neighborhood was home to many famous Americans, including:
- Louisa May Alcott
- Oliver Wendell Holmes
- Daniel Webster
- Robert Frost
- Sylvia Plath, and
- Senator John Kerry.
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Beacon Hill
Boston, MA 02108 -
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