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• The Otis House Hosts Three Programs this June

  22-05-2026 15:42 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Special to the TimesOn Saturday, June 7, Historic New England’s sites across the region are open and free to the public. Visitors can enjoy a fun day of fantastic storytelling from architecture and fine art to New Englanders of the past. The Otis House features the young Otis family’s life in the Federal era and the later history of the house when it served as a clinic and a middle-class boarding house. Tour times vary across sites and the Otis House will be open 11:00 am &ndash
  
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• Gov. Healey Announces New State Funding for Fenway Forward’s Hancock Street Project

  29-05-2026 07:16 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Courtesy of Office of governor Maura T. Healey
  Rep. Jay Livingstone thanks supporters of the 27/29 Hancock St. project.
  
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• Memorial Day Flag Garden Returns To Common

  29-05-2026 07:14 via beaconhilltimes.com
  D. Murphy Photo Volunteers again planted more than 37,000 American flags – one in honor of each of the Commonwealth’s fallen veterans – at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument on Boston Common to commemorate Memorial Day. Every year since 2010, the Massachusetts Military Heroes
  Fund has led the effort behind the annual Memorial Day Flag Garden.
  
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• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Encourages Visitors to Make Water Safety a Priority this Summer

  29-05-2026 07:12 via beaconhilltimes.com
  USACE manages more than 400 lake and river projects nationwide and welcomes millions of visitors each year. While those visits create opportunities for recreation and family memories, preventable tragedies still occur on public waters annually, many involving people not wearing life jackets.Statistics from the last five years regarding public recreation fatalities at USACE lake and river projects show that 91% of victims were not wearing a life jacket, 92% were male, 88% were age 18 or older, an
  
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• Kumiko Panel Workshop held in Boston

  29-05-2026 07:11 via beaconhilltimes.com
  By Eowyn MichaelsOn the third Thursday of each month, Makers Gallery Boston, located in the South End, holds one of the few Kumiko Panel workshops in the area.Kumiko is a centuries-old Japanese woodworking technique that requires no nails or adhesives to create intricate patterns, said Ian Labich, founder and member of the gallery.It first emerged in Japan during the Asuka period, between the years of 538 and 710 C.E., and has since spread worldwide according to Smithsonian Magazine. It is used
  
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• Fishweir Project returns to Boston Common

  29-05-2026 07:11 via beaconhilltimes.com
  By Dan MurphyThe 23rd annual Ancient Fishweir Project has returned this month to Boston Common, again paying tribute to a time when Native Americans once lived off this land.The fishweir, which is currently installed near the Charles Street entrance to the park, along the central pathway, is a fence-like structure comprising interlaced brush wood (invasive buckthorn) that closely resembles the fishweirs used by early Native Americans to catch fish, such as herring and other smaller catch.Again t
  
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• BHAC Gives Final Approval for Ambitious Project Proposed for Charles and Cambridge Streets

  29-05-2026 07:11 via beaconhilltimes.com
  By Dan MurphyThe Beacon Hill Architectural Commission unanimously approved the last four remaining details of a design review application for an ambitious redevelopment project planned for the intersection of Charles and Cambridge streets, which is now home to CVS Pharmacy, during the commission’s monthly public hearing held virtually on Thursday, May 21.The revised project  proposes razing an existing-single story structure to make way for a five-story, mixed-use building, with a &ls
  
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• Wu Announces the 2026 Open Streets Series Schedule

  29-05-2026 07:10 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Special to the TimesMayor Michelle Wu announced the 2026 Open Streets Series, a car-free event series that transforms roadways into vibrant, pedestrian-only public spaces during the summer and fall. Now in its fifth year, Open Streets Boston will return to Allston-Brighton, Jamaica Plain, and Mattapan. In addition, the City will bring Open Streets to Corinth and Poplar Streets in Roslindale for the first time on October 18.“The warmer months provide the perfect backdrop for our Open Street
  
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• New Free App for iPhones Assists Driving – and Parking – on the Hill

  22-05-2026 15:42 via beaconhilltimes.com
  By Dan MurphyThe StreetSweep app for iPhones shows the current user the status of their next scheduled street cleaning at a glance.Photos Courtesy of Adam Harper
  Adam Harper, an attorney living on Revere Street who coded the StreetSweep app for iPhones as a free service for his neighbors in his spare time.Thanks to a new free app for iPhones called StreetSweep, Beacon Hill residents can now more easily find parking, remember where they park, and navigate the neighborhood’s street cleaning
  
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• Geraldine O’Hagan Receives Annual Beacon Award

  22-05-2026 15:42 via beaconhilltimes.com
  By Dan MurphyPhoto Courtesy Isabella Thurlow
  Geraldine O’Hagan, the winner of this year’s 29th annual Beacon Award is seen inside Rugg Road Paper Co. – one of two stores she presently owns and operates on Charles Street.During the Beacon Hill Civic Association annual members meeting held Thursday, May 21, at Hampshire House,  Geraldine O’Hagan was the recipient of the 29th annual Beacon Award, which each year, publicly recognizes an individual or group whose leadersh
  
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• BoatUS Foundation Reminds Boaters to Prepare for Season

  22-05-2026 15:40 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Special to the TimesBoatUS Foundation encourage boaters to be responsible and prioritize safety ahead of the start of boating season.The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water, a national leader that promotes safe, clean and responsible boating recommends these safety tips for boaters:Before You Boat … Check your fit: Take a few minutes to ensure you have enough right-sized life jackets for everyone aboard and that they are readily available in case of an emergency. While on
  
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• Beacon Hill Women’s Forum hold Spring Stroll on May 12

  22-05-2026 15:40 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Story and Photos by Marianne SalzaExploration was prioritized at the top of many-a-lady’s wish lists during the Beacon Hill Women’s Forum (BHWF) Spring Stroll on May 12, held in lieu of the organization’s traditional fashion show and bazaar. Sipping on Prosecco with a Beacon Hill Women’s Forum tote bag slung in the crook of their arms, ladies visited over 27 participating boutiques that offered refreshments and exclusive deals.“Hanging out with my friend, Donna, see
  
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• Wu Kicks Off 2026 Neighborhood Coffee Hour Series

  22-05-2026 15:39 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Special to the TimesMayor Michelle Wu, the Office of Neighborhood Services, and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department announced the 2026 Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours series in partnership with Dunkin’® and Star Market. The City’s annual Coffee Hours will kick off on May 18 in public spaces across the city and continue through the fall.The series will also include a ribbon-cutting celebration for the newly renovated Copley Square Park during the May 27 Neighborh
  
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• North Shore Music Theatre Kicks Off the 2026 Musical Season with ‘On Your Feet!’ June 3

  22-05-2026 15:39 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Special to the TimesThis June, Bill Hanney’s award-winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) will bring the heat to the stage as they kick off the 2026 Musical Season with On Your Feet! the incredible true story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan. The international hit musical begins performances on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 and will play through Sunday, June 14, 2026. On Your Feet! is sponsored by North Shore Counseling Center“On Your Feet! has captivated audiences around the globe for the p
  
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• Healey and Boston Pops Announce Star-studded 2026 July 4 Fireworks Spectacular 

  22-05-2026 15:39 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Special to the TimesGovernor Maura Healey and the Boston Pops announced the lineup and programming for the 2026 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, the signature July 4 event of the “MA250” initiative commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.Led by legendary conductor Keith Lockhart, this year’s free concert on the Charles River Esplanade will feature Grammy-winning country music superstar Lainey Wilson, Grammy-winning artist Chance the Rapper, and New Orle
  
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• Suffolk University and Bunker Hill Community College Announce Joint Admissions and Transfer Partnership Agreement

  22-05-2026 15:38 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Special to the TimesSuffolk University and Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) have announced a Joint Admission and Transfer Partnership Program that will benefit students wishing to complete four-year university degrees.The Suffolk-BHCC partnership builds upon the longstanding commitment of both schools to expand access to higher education, serve the Greater Boston community, and improve outcomes for transfer students. It expands pathways to a Suffolk four-year degree while streamlining the pr
  
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• Scenes from the Annual 1906 Invitational Boys & Girls Clubs Basketball Tournament

  22-05-2026 15:38 via beaconhilltimes.com
  The 5th Annual 1906 Invitational Boys & Girls Clubs Basketball Tournament took place on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at The TRACK at new balance in Brighton, Massachusetts, bringing together approximately 120 young athletes from nine Boys & Girls Clubs across Greater Boston and Lawrence for a memorable day of competition, teamwork, and community engagement.Hosted by The TRACK at new balance in partnership with NB Development Group, the annual tournament featured a full day of basketball games
  
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• Sail Boston 2026 to Commence with the Meet Boston Parade of Sail

  22-05-2026 15:38 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Special to the TimesThis July, Massachusetts will welcome more than 60 ships from around the world as the Sail Boston 2026 celebration arrives in Boston Harbor. In the largest convergence of ships to assemble in the area since 2000, millions of spectators are expected to enjoy the Meet Boston Parade of Sail throughout Boston Harbor on Saturday, July 11.Beginning at 9:00 a.m. beyond Deer Island in Massachusetts Bay, crew and cadets will prepare to bring their ships into the city’s inner har
  
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• MBTA Announces June Service Changes

  22-05-2026 15:38 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Special to the TimesThe MBTA announced service changes in June on the Green, Blue, Framingham/Worcester, and Lowell lines. There are also some Commuter Rail service changes related to World Cup matchdays. Riders can find more information on service changes through in-station signage, in-station public announcements, and at mbta.com/PlannedWork. Transit Ambassadors and MBTA staff will be available on-site to offer information and assistance during these service changes. Riders are encouraged
  
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• Massport to Attempt Guinness World Records Title for World’s Largest Soccer Ball

  22-05-2026 15:37 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Special to the TimesThe Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) will showcase the organization’s attempt at the Guinness World Records title for World’s Largest Soccer Ball at Piers Park II in East Boston this June, creating a one-of-a-kind waterfront display that can be seen from multiple points along Boston Harbor. The installation is part of ongoing efforts to build momentum and community engagement throughout the city during the FIFA World Cup games at Boston Stadium in Foxboroug
  
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• Council City Services Committee focuses on potholes

  15-05-2026 16:46 via beaconhilltimes.com
  By Adam SwiftThe statistics show it has been a bad year for potholes in Boston so far, thanks to heavier than average snow and freeze and thaw cycles this winter.But the city’s Public Works Department is addressing the potholes at as high a rate as it has in past springs, according to Nick Gove, Boston’s Chief of Streets.Gove appeared before the City Council’s City Services Committee, chaired by Councilor Ed Flynn, on Friday, May 8.Gove, along with Superintendent of Street Oper
  
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• Charles Street salutes Shawn Lamminen: “I can’t remember a mail carrier before him”

  15-05-2026 16:44 via beaconhilltimes.com
  By Susanne Beck“Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.” So goes the well-known motto of the United States Postal Service. But in the case of 63-year-old Shawn Lamminen recently retired mail carrier for Charles Street and neighboring enclaves, the adage is even more impressive. “Not even six-hour round-trip commutes, twelve-hour shifts, and upwards of six workdays a week, could keep this employe
  
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• Beacon Hill Nursery School celebrates 70th anniversary with annual gala

  15-05-2026 16:42 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Beacon Hill Nursery School celebrated its 70th anniversary with their annual gala on May 1, at The Newbury Hotel, bringing together incoming, current, and alumni families, faculty, staff, and friends of the school. The event featured dinner, dancing, and both silent and live auctions, with décor and programming inspired by a birthday extravaganza to celebrate the school’s long history. Guests enjoyed reconnecting with one another while celebrating seven decades of early childhood ed
  
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• The dumping of raw sewage has to be fixed

  15-05-2026 16:15 via beaconhilltimes.com
  The “plan” recently announced by the Mass. Water Resources Authority (MWRA) that would continue to allow for raw sewage to be dumped into our watersheds in the Greater Boston area during periods of heavy rainfall is, in a word, unacceptable.We hasten to note that we do not blame the MWRA for this sad state of affairs.Rather, it is the lack of political will by our elected officials to address this issue that is the problem.This is reminiscent of the situation we faced decades ago whe
  
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• Community Boating Inc. celebrates 80th  anniversary with first-ever 24-hour Sail-a-thon

  15-05-2026 16:13 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Community Boating, Inc. (CBI), the nation’s oldest and most accessible public sailing organizations, is marking its 80th anniversary with a unique new event: a 24-hour Sail-a-thon on the Charles River designed to rally sailors, teams, and supporters around its mission of “Sailing for All.” Taking place June 20–21, the Sail-a-thon is a continuous, team-based endurance challenge in which participants will sail around the Charles River for a full 24 hours, completing as
  
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• Duckling Day Returns

  15-05-2026 16:11 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Photos by Derek Kouyoumjian Legoland presented a giant duckling constructed with Legos for families to take selfies with.Children enjoy the Lego building stations provided by Legoland.Legoland presented a giant duckling constructed with Legos for families to take selfies with.The audience enjoys a Lion Dance performance by Woo Ching White Crane Kung Fu.Boston City Councilor Sharon Durkan presents a Citation to The Learning Project Elementary School.Liza Meyer uses a duck-billed kazoo to make som
  
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• Comprehensive immigration bill ‘PROTECT Act’ passes in the Senate, with equal protection and due process initiatives filed by Senator Edwards

  15-05-2026 16:01 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Senator Lydia Edwards joined her colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass An Act Promoting Rule of Law, Oversight, Trust, and Equal Constitutional Treatment — the PROTECT Act (S.3072) — landmark legislation designed to safeguard and support immigrant communities across the Commonwealth.The PROTECT Act reaffirms Massachusetts’ commitment to being a safer, more just, and welcoming place for all. At a time when heightened federal immigration enforcement has fueled fear and d
  
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• Symphony T station to close for nearly three years to make accessibility improvements

  15-05-2026 16:00 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Construction on major accessibility improvements to the MBTA’s Symphony station on the Green Line E branch will get underway Saturday, June 6, 2026, officials announced last week.
  The 85-year-old Symphony Station is being upgraded into a safer, fully accessible station featuring four new elevators and many other station enhancements. To accommodate these important safety and accessibility upgrades, Symphony will close for 35 months with Green Line trains bypassing the station in both direc
  
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• The Associates of the Boston Public Library Celebrate 36th Annual Literary Lights

  15-05-2026 15:58 via beaconhilltimes.com
  The Associates of the Boston Public Library hosted the 36th annual Literary Lights Gala on April 26, at the Fairmont Copley Plaza, welcoming over 380 attendees and raising more than half a million dollars to support the preservation and accessibility of the Boston Public Library’s Special Collections.Associates’ Board Chair Alyce Lee opened the evening, introducing new Executive Director Amanda Doyle-Bouvier, who highlighted the Associates’ mission to preserve, digitize, and pr
  
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• Wu announces update on transportation access plan agreement for White Stadium  

  15-05-2026 15:55 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Mayor Michelle Wu announced that, city leaders signed a Transportation Access Plan Agreement (TAPA)—a formal set of commitments by a development team that is required of all Article 80 large projects—between the City of Boston and Boston Legacy Football Club (BLFC) for White Stadium. The agreement serves as a framework that sets clear rules for how fans will travel to and from White Stadium on Boston Legacy game days and locks in BLFC’s core commitments, including fully funding
  
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