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• For 60 Years, Hill House Remains a Hub of Beacon Hill

  19-02-2026 16:58 via beaconhilltimes.com
  By Ryan OwensSeveral families engage their children in athletic programs, such as
  indoor tennis, during the winter.
  Photos By Ryan Owens
  Children at Hill House are encouraged to engage their artistic abilities,
  working on sketching, painting, and crafting.
  Little footsteps patter across the hardwood floor, while instructors and volunteers attempt to get everyone in line. Toddlers yell with excitement, interrupted by the occasional anxious cry-turned-laughter.This is the regular symphony at Hill
  
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• Flynn Files Legislation to Improve Pedestrian Safety

  19-02-2026 16:58 via beaconhilltimes.com
  By Dan MurphyDistrict 2 City Councilor Ed Flynn filed four pieces of legislation last week that intend to improve pedestrian safety in Boston.Councilor Flynn’s filings included an amended ordinance to effectively ban mopeds and e-bikes from third-party food delivery services, as well as a new ordinance regulating all e-bikes in the city. He also re-filed a hearing order to advocate for traffic-calming infrastructure on main streets and in areas of high foot traffic. Additionally, he joined
  
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• Wu and OYEA Announce 2026 Mayor’s Youth Summit

  19-02-2026 16:55 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Special to the TimesMayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston’s Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement (OYEA) have announced free tickets are now available for the 2026 Mayor’s Youth Summit (MYS), an annual citywide celebration of the contributions of young people to Boston’s culture. The 2026 Summit will be held on Saturday, February 21 from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the Artists For Humanity EpiCenter, a vibrant arts center for youth, located in South Boston. This event is
  
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• Massachusetts RMV Announces Special MA250 Low Number Plate Lottery

  19-02-2026 16:55 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Special to the TimesThe Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is celebrating President’s Day by announcing a special low number lottery featuring the state’s new 250th Anniversary Plate. Residents can apply starting today, February 16, at 9:00 a.m. and have until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2026. Further information is available at Mass.Gov/MA250Plate.The “Massachusetts 250 Years of Independence” plate is emblematic red, white, and blue
  
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• DCR Kicks off Recruitment Efforts for Lifeguards and Seasonal Staff for Summer 2026

  19-02-2026 16:55 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Special to the TimesThe Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) kicked off recruitment for lifeguards, pool and waterfront staff, and water safety instructors for the upcoming summer 2026 season. Positions are available at DCR’s 32 guarded beaches, 24 swimming pools, and two wading pools across the state and offer competitive hourly wages ranging from $22 to $27, as well as bonuses of up to $1,000 for qualified applicants who sign on early and work the entire season.&
  
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• The Friends of the Charlestown Branch Library Present Two Free Events, Celebrating Irish History

  19-02-2026 16:54 via beaconhilltimes.com
   Special to the TimesIn anticipation of Saint Patrick’s Day, the Friends of the Charlestown Branch Library will present two free events, celebrating Irish history, literature, and music.The series begins on Thursday, March 5, at 6:30 p.m. at the Charlestown Branch Library, 179 Main Street, with an illustrated lecture titled “Who Was St. Patrick, and Should Brigid of Kildare Regain Her Saintly Status?” by Professor Richard Kearney, a widely respected philosopher, author, an
  
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• Boston, Wentworth Institute of Technology Announce New Five-year Pilot Agreement

  19-02-2026 15:37 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Special to the TimesThe City of Boston and Wentworth Institute of Technology recently announced major agreements on Payment-in-Lieu-of-Taxes (PILOT) and an amendment to their Institutional Master Plan (IMP). The new PILOT agreement includes a commitment of more than $5.6 million in cash and community benefits over the next five years. The agreement is the first written PILOT agreement between the City and Wentworth in more than 20 years, creating a predictable and reliable schedule of valuable p
  
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• Social media must be off-limits for children

  19-02-2026 15:36 via beaconhilltimes.com
  After about 20 years of social media platforms operating without any legal or moral constraints, the evidence is overwhelmingly clear that social media is toxic for our children.Much like the tobacco companies 75 years ago (Big Tobacco was fully aware of the health dangers of their products, but concealed their findings for decades), today’s tech conglomerates have hidden the truth of the addictive nature of their algorithms upon our children.The recent release of internal emails and studi
  
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• Ramadan begins this week

  19-02-2026 15:36 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Ramadan, which will begin this week following the sighting of the crescent moon, is the holiest month of the year for members of the Muslim faith. For 2026, Ramadan is projected to start as early as Tuesday, February 17, and extend through Thursday, March 19, or Friday, March 20, upon the sighting of the next crescent moon.Muslims believe this is the month in which the Quran’s first verses were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. Ramadan is observed worldwide as a month of fasting (sawm), da
  
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