Massachusetts news

• The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy announces upcoming 2026 seasonal program lineup

  07-08-2026 07:00 via beaconhilltimes.com
  The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy announced its lineup of upcoming summer and fall events and activities, inviting residents and visitors to enjoy free events, experiences, and seasonal amenities in the heart of Boston. Building on an exciting summer of citywide events and celebrations, The Greenway continues to be a welcoming place for recreation, relaxation, and community connection, featuring food trucks, beverage gardens, fitness classes, festivals, markets, public art, refreshed fountai
  
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• PROTECT Act passes in the Legislature

  07-08-2026 07:00 via beaconhilltimes.com
  After months of deliberation, commission-building and drafting, An Act promoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatment—the PROTECT Act (H.5620) – has been passed in both chambers of the legislature. The PROTECT Act was originally filed by the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus and guards against violations of all residents’ Constitutional rights, promotes trust in local and state police, and protects against fear-inducing federal immigr
  
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• NEW Health Celebrates National Health Center Week with Community Event

  07-08-2026 07:00 via beaconhilltimes.com
  North End Waterfront Health (NEW Health) celebrated National Health Center Week (NHCW) with a free community celebration on August 4 at its Charlestown site, which is Charlestown’s first full-service health center and is committed to improving the quality of life for its over 5,000 patients in the neighborhood.This annual celebration endorsed by the National Association of Community Health Centers helps raise awareness about the mission and accomplishments of America’s health centers
  
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• More than an itch: Treating and preventing

  07-08-2026 07:00 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Between backyard barbecues, beach vacations, and hiking trails, warmer weather encourages us to spend more time outdoors. But alongside all the summer fun in the sun comes the often-overlooked health risk of insect bites and stings.Many people consider insect bites to be nothing more than an itchy inconvenience. A mosquito bite, a bee sting, or a tick found after a hike may seem like an inevitable part of enjoying nature. However, some bites and stings can lead to serious health concerns, includ
  
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• Markey, Pressley release report showing success of fare-free transit

  07-08-2026 07:00 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) released a new report, Making Transit Free, Frequent, and Reliable: Massachusetts shows the need for federal investment in fare-free transit, detailing the need for increased federal investments in fare-free transit. Senator Markey and Congresswoman Pressley are lead sponsors of the Freedom to Move Act, which would provide $25 billion to communities to pilo
  
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• Henry Lee Fund for Boston Parks grant application cycle

  07-08-2026 07:00 via beaconhilltimes.com
  The Friends of the Public Garden opened applications for small grants supporting community-led improvements to neighborhood parks and public greenspaces across Boston through the Henry Lee Fund for Boston Parks. Neighborhood groups, resident associations, nonprofits, and other community organizations may apply, and official 501(c)(3) status is not required.Established in 2024, the Henry Lee Fund helps Boston residents and community organizations turn locally identified ideas into lasting improve
  
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• Helping Rescue animals

  07-08-2026 07:00 via beaconhilltimes.com
  There are many ways you can help dogs in rescue situations. You could volunteer with a rescue group or shelter and see what assignments might fit your lifestyle and schedule. You could walk dogs and play with cats, giving critters one-on-one attention while they are in the shelter. If you have more time, you could visit and assess potential adoptive homes. You could also help transport animals to and from shelters, foster homes, or new families.
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• Clean water and land conservation advocates launch ‘YES on 6’ campaign with Charles River

  07-08-2026 07:00 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Clean water and land conservation advocates from across Massachusetts gathered on the Charles River Esplanade — and ceremonially launched a boat into the Charles River — to mark the official launch of the “YES on 6” ballot campaign. Question 6, the Protect Water and Nature ballot initiative on the November statewide ballot, would dedicate funds from the existing state sales tax on sporting goods to protecting and conserving water and nature — without raising taxes.S
  
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• Boston Ballet announces 2026–2027 company roster

  07-08-2026 07:00 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Boston Ballet Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen announces the 2026–2027 season roster. The Company includes a diverse roster of 67 professional dancers from around the world. Four new dancers join the main Company, eight new dancers join Boston Ballet II (BBII), and 10 Boston Ballet and BBII dancers received promotions for the upcoming season.“As I celebrate my 25 years with Boston Ballet, I can’t imagine a more inspiring group of artists to lead,” said Artistic Director M
  
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• We love affogatos

  31-07-2026 07:00 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Here’s the setup for pour-your-own affogato corretto: vanilla ice cream in the cup, espresso in the tiny pitcher, and a shot of amarretto in the glass.We’ve always been surprised that dining spots that serve espresso drinks and ice cream don’t have affogatos on their dessert or after-dinner drink menus. We hope that as these traditional Italian drinks gain traction on social media, the hospitality industry will recognize that this can be a welcome and profitable add-on to a me
  
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• New England Aquarium releases five more endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles off Cape Cod

  31-07-2026 07:00 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Vanessa Kahn/New England Aquarium
  Rehabilitated Kemp’s ridley sea turtle “Gigi” enters Nantucket Sound on July 22, 2026.
  New England Aquarium releases five more endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles off Cape CodFive rehabilitated Kemp’s ridley sea turtles are back in the ocean waters off Cape Cod after the New England Aquarium’s fourth sea turtle release of the summer Wednesday morning.For the past seven months, staff at New England Aquarium’s Sea Turtle
  
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• Letter to the Editor 7-31-26

  31-07-2026 07:00 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Who is responsible for the landscapingTo the Editor:I was very pleased when the North Washington Street (now Bill Russell) Bridge reopened after much anticipation, many delays and years of inconvenience.One of the special aspects of the new bridge was the landscaping: the daffodils in the spring, the trees in the middle of the walkway and the various grasses and shrubs that line both sides of the span.On a recent walk to the North End, I noticed that the plantings are uncared-for: the vines that
  
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• Healey urges Congress to pass legislation extending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians

  31-07-2026 07:00 via beaconhilltimes.com
  On Monday, Governor Maura Healey urged the U.S. Senate to pass legislation extending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians, which has already been passed by the House of Representatives.
  Local congressional and business leaders voiced support for the passage of the Senate legislation.TPS for Haitians was set to expire on Monday after the Supreme Court upheld President Trump’s plan to end this policy that has been in place since 2010. Healey highlighted what she said is the critical
  
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• Healey-Driscoll Administration expands firefighter survival training with new mobile SCBA maze

  31-07-2026 07:00 via beaconhilltimes.com
  The Massachusetts Department of Fire Services (DFS) announced the expansion of firefighter survival training at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy (MFA) with the addition of a new mobile self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) training maze. The new training system will increase access to realistic, hands-on instruction for recruit and veteran municipal firefighters across the Commonwealth.“One of DFS’s most important responsibilities is ensuring firefighters across Massachuset
  
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• ‘Fatal Firefighter Injuries in the U.S.’ report shows 83 on-duty deaths in 2025

  31-07-2026 07:00 via beaconhilltimes.com
  The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) released its “Fatal Firefighter Injuries in the U.S. in 2025” report, which showed that a total of 83 U.S. firefighters died while on-duty, or as a result of heart attacks, strokes, or medical conditions within 24 hours of duty, in 2025. This number reflects a 17 percent increase over the 69 fatalities reported in 2024, with the majority of the on-duty fatalities (65, or 78 percent of the total) resulting from traumatic injur
  
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• Commissioner rejects proposed rate increase from Fallon Community Health Plan, re-negotiated seven proposals to save $72 million for 670,000 residents

  31-07-2026 07:00 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Governor Maura Healey announced that the Division of Insurance has negotiated down proposed rate increases from seven health insurers, saving Massachusetts residents and businesses a projected $72 million in health care premiums for 2027.
  The Division of Insurance re-negotiated lower rates with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts HMO Blue, INC., Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Health New England, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Tufts Health Public Plans, United Healthcare and WellSense Health
  
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• Cambridge Breast Center earns national recognition for patient care

  31-07-2026 07:00 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), a community health system serving Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston’s metro-north communities, has received a three-year reaccreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a program of the American College of Surgeons.
  Programs accredited by the NAPBC follow a model that facilitates multidisciplinary, integrated, and comprehensive breast cancer services. The NAPBC focuses on the spectrum of a patient’s journey with bre
  
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• Annual Feast of the Madonna Della Cava returns to the North End August 7-9

  31-07-2026 07:00 via beaconhilltimes.com
  The Annual Feast of the Madonna Della Cava will be held on Hanover Street (between Charter St. & Commercial St.) on August 7-9.Friday: 8 – 10:30 p.m.Saturday: 2 – 4 p.m. and8 – 10:30 p.m.Sunday: 2 – 4 p.m. and 5 – 8 p.m.Hosted by the Society of the Madonna Della Cava, a North End-based religious and cultural organization founded by Sicilian immigrants. The Society honors the Madonna Della Cava, the patron saint of Pietraperzia, Sicily, where the original festiva
  
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• ABCD, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and the Boston Red Sox celebrate community partnerships

  31-07-2026 07:00 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) President and CEO Sharon Scott-Chandler threw out the first pitch for Harvard Pilgrim Health Day at the July 19th Red Sox game where the Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1. ABCD Foster Grandparent Marylyn Johnson joined Scott-Chandler at the pitcher’s mound. ABCD is a long standing nonprofit partner of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care — the Official Health and Wellness Partner of the Boston Red Sox.
  A Title X grantee since 1973, ABCD Health Serv
  
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• Wu, USACE announce draft plan to protect Boston against sea-level rise

  24-07-2026 07:00 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced the release of the US Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) draft Boston Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study, a once-in-a-generation study to protect Boston against coastal flooding and sea level rise. This study, projected to be completed by 2028, will allow the City of Boston to access up to 65% federal cost-sharing to construct coastal resilience projects to prevent an estimated $41 billion in damages from coastal flooding. The proposed projects
  
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• Where is Teddy Roosevelt when we need him?

  24-07-2026 07:00 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Where is Teddy Rooseveltwhen we need him?
  The constant cacophony of bumbling babbling from our leaders in Washington these days with regard to the ongoing conflict with Iran brings to mind the wisdom of former President Theodore Roosevelt. On September 1, 1901 — just two weeks before he became President upon the assassination of President William McKinley — Roosevelt offered timeless foreign policy advice in a speech he delivered at the Minnesota State Fair:“Speak softly and ca
  
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• Successful Healthy Rides program expands its help for older residents

  24-07-2026 07:00 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston’s Age Strong Commission, the Biogen Foundation, the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts (ULEM), and Lyft announced the expansion of Healthy Rides, a free transportation initiative for Boston’s older residents. Supported by a collaborative investment of $150,000, the expanded program builds on the success of the pilot to tackle social isolation, expand medical access, and improve the quality of life for older adults. Following the pilot’s success, the
  
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• North End Historical Museum officially opens to the public

  24-07-2026 07:00 via beaconhilltimes.com
  The North End Historical Museum officially opened to the public on Tuesday, July 21, at 3 Prince St. Hours are Tuesday to Sunday: 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  The interactive museum, which was conceived and created by the nonprofit North End Historical Society, covers 400 years of North End history.
  Throughout its history, the North End has served as a crucial steppingstone for Boston’s earliest settlers. Beginning with the original 1630 settlers of Boston, the North End remained at the heart
  
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• News Briefs 7-24-26

  24-07-2026 07:00 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Two Hill businesses receive city’s 2026 Legacy Business AwardsTwo Beacon Hill businesses, Helen’s Leather Shop and The Tip Tap Room, were among 30 businesses across 18 Boston neighborhoods to receive the city’s 2026 Legacy Business Awards.On Monday, June 1, this year’s award winners were honored by the city at a private ceremony.Legacy Businesses have all been located within the City of Boston for at least 10 years, according to the city, and “contribute to the cult
  
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• J. Paul Mattaliano

  24-07-2026 07:00 via beaconhilltimes.com
  July 11, 1960 ~ July 13, 2026
  J. Paul Mattaliano, died of sudden cardiac arrest on July 13, 2026, just two days after his 66th birthday. His final day was characteristic of the way he lived – having finished a work call, he was hustling out of a supermarket with a case of water for his son’s lacrosse team, preparing to watch the final club tournament the following day. Paul dropped everything to see his daughter, Mariella (19) and his son, Mark (17) participate and flourish. He stea
  
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• Glasgow traffic cone welcomed as a token of hospitality and friendship

  24-07-2026 07:00 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Mayor Michelle Wu, Governor Maura Healey, Massport CEO Richard Davey and Meet Boston President & CEO Martha J. Sheridan celebrated the arrival of the Glasgow traffic cone to Massachusetts. Inspired by the 40year Scottish tradition of placing traffic cones on the heads of statues, this traffic cone represents the joy, curiosity, and friendship shared between Boston residents and Scottish fans during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the bond built between the two cities. Additional photos from thi
  
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• Esplanade Association’s 25th Summer Dock Party

  24-07-2026 07:00 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Friends and neighbors gathered along the Charles River at Community Boating, Inc. on July 16 for the Esplanade Association’s 25th Summer Dock Party. Proceeds from the fundraiser support the non-profit organization’s mission to enhance, maintain, and sustain the park.“It’s exciting in our 25th anniversary year for the Esplanade Association to continue the annual tradition of the dock party. It’s a way to bring the community together, support a lot of our programs, an
  
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• Dr. Tommy Welch selected as new superintendent of Salem public schools

  24-07-2026 07:00 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Dr. Tommy Welch, Boston Public Schools Region 1 Superintendent,has been named as the new superintendent of the Salem (Mass.) public schools.An East Boston resident, Welch, 50, was selected by a 6-1 vote of the Salem School Committee at its July 15 meeting.“I am deeply humbled and honored to have earned the confidence of the Salem School Committee to serve as the next Superintendent of Salem Public Schools,” Dr. Welch said. “After more than 27 years as a teacher, principal, and
  
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• BHAC green-lights part of justice-inspired public art exhibit

  24-07-2026 07:00 via beaconhilltimes.com
  The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission unanimously approved as submitted a design review application for a series of temporary installations throughout the neighborhood as part of a proposed justice-inspired public art exhibit during the commission’s monthly public hearing held virtually on July 16.‘Be the Change’ – an art exhibit organized by The Vilna Shul, in partnership with the Museum of African American History (MAAH) is scheduled to run from May 2 through Oct. 25
  
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• A conversation with Mayor Michelle Wu: “Boston should be a home for everyone”

  24-07-2026 07:00 via beaconhilltimes.com
  “Boston should be a home for everyone,” Michelle Wu said, gazing forward with measured confidence as she reflected on the city’s future.For Wu, that idea has shaped both her leadership and her vision for Boston since first taking office as mayor in 2021. But Wu’s leadership is shaped by more than policy alone. As Boston’s first woman and first Asian American elected mayor, her path to City Hall has carried both historic significance and personal responsibility.Befor
  
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• Your signature dish

  17-07-2026 15:41 via beaconhilltimes.com
  We have access to a common roof deck. Summer means we have more opportunities to gather with friends and neighbors. We learned that it can be easy to respond to serendipitous offers of fun if you have something in your pantry or can have something delivered to add to the sharing table. Your option can be a specific food or a food category.Sailing and SharingFor many years we served as part of the racing crew on a 36-foot catamaran. The owner and captain allowed his crew to invite their friends t
  
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• Wu appoints Felicia Jacques to bpda Board

  17-07-2026 15:41 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Mayor Michelle Wu announced the nomination of Felicia Jacques to the BPDA Board. Jacques currently serves as the Principal Developer and Manager for Maloney Development. The new appointment, which would fill a vacant seat on the Board most recently held by Dr. Ted Landsmark, will need to be approved by the City Council. Once confirmed, all BPDA Board member seats will be filled and current. Jacques would be the first Black woman to serve on the BPDA Board. This appointment is part of Mayor Wu&rs
  
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• Wu announces launch of summer meal sites across the city

  17-07-2026 15:41 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Mayor Michelle Wu announced that all children and teens can receive free nutritious breakfast and lunch this summer through the Boston Summer Eats program. Meals are currently available to all youth 18 and under at over 60 locations across the city, such as community centers and schools. Site locations, hours, and program details can be found at boston.gov/summer-eats. For statewide Summer Eats locations, residents can call Project Bread’s FoodSource Hotline at 1-800-645-8333.No identifica
  
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• Wu announces final fifa World Cup watch parties at City Hall Plaza

  17-07-2026 15:41 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Mayor Michelle Wu announced details for the City of Boston’s final slate of free, family-friendly FIFA World Cup watch parties, including the Semi Final matches, the Third Place Match, and the FIFA World Cup Final. These watch parties will bring residents, families and visitors together at City Hall to experience the final matches of the tournament and to celebrate Boston’s summer as a host city.“This summer, Boston has become America’s best ambassador as a
  
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• West Nile Virus detected in mosquito test sample in Jamaica Plain

  17-07-2026 15:41 via beaconhilltimes.com
  The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) announced that a mosquito test sample obtained from Jamaica Plain tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). The virus is carried by mosquitoes and can be spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito.
  This is the first sample to test positive for the virus in Boston this summer. BPHC partners with the Suffolk County Mosquito Control Project to protect Boston residents from mosquito-borne disease transmission. They collect mosquito samples f
  
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• Red Line will be suspended between Alewife and Park Street July 21 – 30

  17-07-2026 15:41 via beaconhilltimes.com
  The MBTA is reminding riders that Red Line service will be suspended between Alewife and Park Street for 10 consecutive days, July 21 – 30.During this service suspension, the MBTA will accomplish critical and necessary track work, including the replacement of 18 primary floating slabs and six secondary floating slabs, rail replacement throughout the entire shutdown area, full-depth track replacement at Central (which replaces and upgrades all track, ties, and rail-related infrastructure in
  
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• New England Aquarium releases 10 rehabilitated sea turtles off Cape Cod

  17-07-2026 15:41 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Ten sea turtles were released Wednesday evening into the waters off Cape Cod, Mass., in the New England Aquarium’s second local beach release of the season. The group included six Kemp’s ridleys, two loggerheads, and two green sea turtles, all equipped with a combination of satellite and acoustic tags for researchers to collect data on the animals’ movements.
  For the past seven months, staff at the Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Hospital in Quincy, Mass., treated the hypothermic t
  
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• Healey celebrates new MBTA Harbor Loop Ferry service

  17-07-2026 15:41 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll joined Interim Transportation Secretary and MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng, legislators and transportation partners to celebrate the new MBTA Harbor Loop Ferry, an affordable weekday ferry service connecting North Station, Aquarium, Seaport and Logan Airport. The new F10 route, which began service on June 29, expands transportation options across Boston Harbor, strengthens connections across the MBTA system and gives commuters, residen
  
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• BizUnlocked Boston Business Access Program celebrates 14 graduates

  17-07-2026 15:41 via beaconhilltimes.com
  On Saturday, June 28, the Office of Small Business celebrated the 14 graduates of the BizUnlocked Boston Business Access Program. This is the inaugural year of BizUnlocked Boston, which is executed by Tessi Consulting.BizUnlocked Boston is a business access program that connects small business owners to the resources, expertise, and relationships they need to build lasting businesses that create jobs, stability, and sustainability in our communities. Designed for early-stage entrepreneurs, the p
  
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• 53rd Festival Betances in Boston’s South End

  17-07-2026 15:41 via beaconhilltimes.com
  On Saturday, July 18, Festival Betances, New England’s longest-running Latino cultural festival, returns for its 53rd year, at Plaza Betances, 100 West Dedham Street, Boston, bringing thousands of residents, families, artists, and visitors together for a free, full-day celebration of Puerto Rican culture, music, food, art, and community.Hosted by Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción (IBA), this year’s theme, “Boricua Legacy: Shaping America’s Story,” honors the cont
  
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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
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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.

  The expand
  
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• Beacon Hill Cleaners To Reopen This Month

  02-07-2026 13:05 via beaconhilltimes.com
  D. Murphy Photo
  After a lengthy closure due to structural issues stemming from construction
  work next door, Beacon Hill Cleaners is expected to reopen this
  month, according to the business owner.
  The drycleaners, which has been owned and operated continuously by
  the Tran family since 1991, was among the 30 recipients honored by
  the city as longstanding ‘Legacy Businesses’ at the inaugural Legacy
  Business Ceremony and Reception three years ago.
  
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