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• Tom Kershaw to receive first-ever Entrepreneurship Award from Scouting America Greater Boston

  16-10-2026 07:06 via Beacon Hill Times
  Scouting America Greater Boston will present the first-ever Kershaw Award for Entrepreneurship to Tom Kershaw, owner of Boston’s historic Hampshire House and an Eagle Scout, during its annual STEM Innovation & Education Forum on October 22. The event will also feature Nobel Laureate Dr. Gary Ruvkun and leading Boston surgeon Dr. Carl Harper, both Distinguished Eagle Scouts, discussing the future of science, technology and innovation in medicine.
  The inaugural Kershaw Award for Entrepre
  
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• Park Street School holds Block Party community event

  16-10-2026 07:05 via Beacon Hill Times
  Over 300 students and their families, staff, faculty, and neighbors gathered on Chestnut Street for the Park Street School’s (PSS) Block Party on October 3. Families enjoyed Blue Ribbon BBQ for lunch, and fall treats from Wilson Farms, as well as an afternoon of arts and crafts, such as making jewelry and painting faux stained-glass leaves.
  “It was a great day all around,” said Head of School Tracy Bradley. “There was so much joy – a perfect New England Day, our PSS
  
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• Moore Support offers concierge personal assistance to residents

  16-10-2026 07:04 via Beacon Hill Times
  Homeowners, busy professionals, frequent travelers, and other residents of Beacon Hill, Back Bay, and the South End who might need a little help managing their day-to-day responsibilities can now turn to Moore Support for personalized assistance.
  Rebecca Moore, a Back Bay resident, launched her one-woman concierge company in June, offering support services in those three Boston neighborhoods.
  “Our mission is to deliver reliable, trustworthy, and detail-oriented service that gives clients p
  
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• BHCA Community Corner 10-16-2026

  16-10-2026 07:02 via Beacon Hill Times
  Block Captains
  Our new team of over 40 Block Captains has been out and about cleaning up litter and dog waste on Beacon Hill streets. You’ll recognize them with their fluorescent BHCA vests. These volunteers are looking for other neighbors to join the effort, so reach out to the BHCA if you’d like to know who is in charge of your street to connect with them! Block Captains are helping us keep Beacon Hill clean by picking up trash and litter and reporting missing bricks to 311. Let us
  
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• Two more reasons to get a flu shot

  16-10-2026 07:01 via Beacon Hill Times
  ‘Tis the season for respiratory illnesses — the flu, COVID, and RSV — for which vaccinations offer the best line of defense for the vast majority of individuals.
  In addition to the protections that vaccines provide for these diseases, studies have shown that there are two other significant benefits from receiving a flu shot.
  A recent study has indicated that for older Americans, there is a strong correlation between flu vaccinations and a lower risk of developing Alzheimer&rsqu
  
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• Trinity Church Boston welcomes pets for annual Blessing of the Animals

  16-10-2026 07:00 via Beacon Hill Times
  Trinity Church Boston welcomed nearly 100 people and dozens of their furry companions on Sunday, October 4 for the annual special service, Blessing of the Animals, to celebrate the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals.
  The beloved tradition brought members of the congregation and the Greater Boston community to the church’s West Porch facing Copley Square, for blessings and prayers for the welfare of all creatures, big and small, that are all a part of God’
  
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• Rachael Rudel Best In Class at the 50th Boston 10K for Women

  16-10-2026 07:00 via Beacon Hill Times
  Well on her way to a dominant victory in her debut at the Boston 10K for Women, Rachael Rudel made the turn off Memorial Drive onto the Harvard Bridge and broke into a smile as bright as the sunny, 50-degree autumn day.
  There, Rudel suddenly found herself face-to-face with many of the nearly 7,000 women behind her, cheering wildly on the out-and-back across the Charles River for the breakout athlete about to win the race’s historic 50th running.
  “It’s a slap in the face of joy,
  
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• Over $800,000 raised in support of older adults at Rogerson Annual Gala

  16-10-2026 07:00 via Beacon Hill Times
  Rogerson Communities raised $809,350 at its annual Welcome Home Gala in support of its mission: providing older adults with affordable, quality homes and compassionate care. More than $300,000 of the total was generated from the live auction and paddle raise, marking the most successful single evening of fundraising in the organization’s 166-year history.
  The evening was also a celebration of John L. Hall II, storied Boston real estate developer, who was recognized with the Charles E. Roge
  
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• ‘Building Bridges & Big Ideas’ with Miguel Rosales coming Oct. 17 to MoS

  16-10-2026 07:00 via Beacon Hill Times
  ‘Building Bridges & Big Ideas’ – a day of architecture, engineering, conversation, and hands-on discovery with venerable bridge designer and longtime Beacon Hill resident, Miguel Rosales – kick off at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, in the newly completed William and Charlotte Bloomberg Public Science Common at the Museum of Science.
  Throughout the day, visitors will explore the connections between architecture, engineering, creativity, and the built environment thro
  
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• ‘Building Bridges & Big Ideas’ with Miguel Rosales coming Oct. 17 to MoS

  16-10-2026 07:00 via Beacon Hill Times
  ‘Building Bridges & Big Ideas’ – a day of architecture, engineering, conversation, and hands-on discovery with venerable bridge designer and longtime Beacon Hill resident, Miguel Rosales – kick off at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, in the newly completed William and Charlotte Bloomberg Public Science Common at the Museum of Science.
  Throughout the day, visitors will explore the connections between architecture, engineering, creativity, and the built environment through conversation
  
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• Boston celebrates EMT graduates and recent promotions

  16-10-2026 07:00 via Beacon Hill Times
  Mayor Michelle Wu joined Boston Emergency Medical Services (Boston EMS) and Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) at historic Faneuil Hall to celebrate the graduation of 20 new EMTs and the promotion of 12 Boston EMS members to new roles within the department. The graduates successfully completed the Boston EMS Recruit Academy, an intensive training program that prepares recruits to deliver high-quality prehospital care across the city. The new class strengthens Boston EMS’s ability to me
  
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