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• Tom Ambrosino will retire as administrator of state courts

  10-07-2026 07:02 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Tom Ambrosino, one of the most influential municipal leaders in the history of two communities, Revere and Chelsea, has announced that he will be retiring as the court administrator of the Massachusetts Trial Court.

  Ambrosino said he notified court personnel that he will be retiring in the fall. “I haven’t yet submitted my paperwork to the state, but it’s sitting on my desk ready to be hand-delivered. I’ll probably retire sometime in September.”

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• Free Arts and Crafts 
and STEM Workshops arrive in Boston Parks

  10-07-2026 07:02 via beaconhilltimes.com
  The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce the return of free Arts & Crafts Workshops and the introduction of STEM & Youth Preparedness Workshops for children through the ParkARTS program. Kids ages three to ten can enjoy a wide variety of activities led by local artists and instructors, including special programming right here in Beacon Hill. 

  Local Beacon Hill Events:

  • Rosalita’s Puppets Marionette Performance: Thursday, July 30 at 11 a.
  
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• XV Beacon named No. 1 City Hotel in Boston


  10-07-2026 07:01 via beaconhilltimes.com
  The XV Beacon hotel has been named the No. 1 City Hotel in Boston and No. 1 City Hotel in the United States in the 2026 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards, as voted entirely by readers.

  XV Beacon, which opened in 1999, is located within a meticulously restored 1903 Beaux-Arts landmark building in the heart of Beacon Hill. Its 61 rooms “offer the warmth and comfort of a private residence paired with the attentive service of a world-class hotel,” according to a press rel
  
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• Sail Boston 2026 launches interactive fleet tracker to follow ships in real time


  10-07-2026 07:00 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Sail Boston 2026 is proud to announce the launch of its official interactive Fleet Tracker, powered by Aqua Map technology. Designed to enhance the viewing experience for maritime enthusiasts, locals, and visitors, this new tool provides an unparalleled and close-up look at this summer’s historic maritime celebration.  

  Users can reference the Fleet Tracker to follow the Tall Ships as they make their way into Bost
  
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• Governor Healey Proclaims July 5-11 as ‘Hurricane Preparedness Week’ 


  10-07-2026 07:00 via beaconhilltimes.com
  To encourage residents to prepare for tropical storms and hurricanes, Governor Maura Healey has proclaimed July 5 to July 11, 2026, as “Hurricane Preparedness Week” in Massachusetts. 

  During the week-long initiative, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) will share informational resources to help individuals, families, businesses and municipalities protect life and property before, during and after a tropical storm or hurricane. 

  “Preparing before a
  
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• First aid tips

  10-07-2026 07:00 via beaconhilltimes.com
  We recently welcomed new neighbors and their dog to our floor and let them know we had an animal first-aid kit ready if ​​they ever needed it. Since our Poppy is our third Westie, we’ve fostered other Westies, and we live in a pet-friendly building, our kit has been used quite often over the years. What’s more, it doubles as a bit of puppy luggage whenever we travel.
First Aid Kits
Whole Dog Journal recently published a great article on the best first-aid kits
  
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• Fan expo Boston 2026 returns with legendary comic creators


  10-07-2026 07:00 via beaconhilltimes.com
  FAN EXPO Boston, the three-day pop culture extravaganza, is set towelcome 60+ of the world’s top comic creators alongside an all-star lineup of celebrity guests, animation and gaming voice actors, cosplayers, and more at the Thomas Michael Menino Convention and Exhibition Center (MCEC), August 7–9. As Boston’s biggest pop culture event, FAN EXPO brings together fans of comics, manga, anime, TV shows, movies, gaming, and more to celebrate with friends, family, and, of course, th
  
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• City selects first of three options for new South End Branch Library


  10-07-2026 07:00 via beaconhilltimes.com
  The City of Boston has selected the first of three options for the eagerly awaited $32 million redevelopment of the South End Branch Library, with an approach that prioritizes making the least impact on the adjacent park.

  “The project schedule remains on track, with the prequalification stage of contractor selection underway,” Mohammed Missouri, executive director of the city’s Office of Neighborhood Services, wrote in part in a July 2 email to South End community member
  
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• 13th annual Boston JerkFest 


  10-07-2026 07:00 via beaconhilltimes.com
  With the FIFA World Cup in full swing and Sail Boston drawing thousands of visitors to the city, the 13th Annual Boston JerkFest turns up the Caribbean heat July 10–12 with its biggest festival yet. Expanding to three days and a larger footprint at Ohiri Soccer Field at the Harvard Athletic Complex (95 North Harvard Street, Boston), this year’s “Feme Tropikal” theme celebrates the powerful influence of women in Caribbean music, food, culture, and sports.

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