Massachusetts news

• Community Boating marks 80-years with 24-hour Sail-a-thon on the Charles


  12-06-2026 16:50 via beaconhilltimes.com
  The oldest public sailing organization in the U.S., Community Boating, Inc., will celebrate its 80th birthday beginning Saturday, June 20, with a 24-hour Sail-a-thon on the Charles River to support CBI’s continuing mission of providing equitable access to sailing for people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.

  ​For the Sail-a-thon, participants assigned to a specific boat will sail around the Charles River for a full 24 hours beginning at 10 a.m. on June 20, completing as
  
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• Boston Police searching for suspect in arson at Museum of African American History


  12-06-2026 16:49 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Boston Police are still searching for a suspect wanted in connection with an act of arson on the morning of Wednesday, June 3, targeting a package containing Juneteenth decorations found behind the Museum of African American History on Joy Street.

  ​The incident, which is being investigated as a possible hate crime, occurred at about 8:07 a.m, when the male suspect was caught on security camera opening an Amazon package containing the decorations and attempting to light it on fire be
  
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• Wu highlights City’s readiness for summer events
and announces coordinated preparation efforts across Boston


  12-06-2026 16:48 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Mayor Michelle Wu joined City leaders and public safety officials at the Boston Summer Events Command Center (BSECC) to provide an update on the extensive planning and coordination efforts underway to prepare for a summer that will bring millions of residents and visitors together for major events across Boston.

  This summer, Boston will host multiple major events: FIFA World Cup, Sail Boston and Boston 250. With the World Cup set to begin in a few days and Tall Ships arriving in Boston Ha
  
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• Opioid-related overdose deaths in state fall under 1,000 for the first time in over a decade


  12-06-2026 16:48 via beaconhilltimes.com
  For the first time in over a decade, total annual opioid-related overdose deaths in Massachusetts fell below 1,000, according to Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) preliminary 2025 data recently released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

  There were 978 confirmed and estimated opioid-related overdose deaths among Massachusetts residents last year – marking the first time since 2013 (992 deaths) that Massachusetts recorded fewer than 1,000 annual o
  
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• Massachusetts House passes landmark data privacy
legislation with strong consumer protections


  12-06-2026 16:48 via beaconhilltimes.com
  The Massachusetts House of Representatives has passed comprehensive legislation establishing essential consumer data privacy rights for residents of the Commonwealth. The Massachusetts Consumer Data Privacy Act provides consumers with greater control over their own data. The bill increases accountability for companies and grants user data privacy protections to residents of and those present in Massachusetts. Highlights include strong privacy protections for minors and a blanket ban on the sale
  
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• MAAM announces summer 2026 outdoor programming


  12-06-2026 16:48 via beaconhilltimes.com
  The MassArt Art Museum (MAAM) announces its Summer 2026 season, featuring a dynamic lineup of free, outdoor programs and community-centered events that celebrate creativity in unexpected places.

  While MAAM hits pause on indoor programming this summer as it transitions and prepares its spaces for the fall season, the museum will continue to offer a robust schedule of outdoor experiences that center the people, natural beauty, and cultural vitality of the neighborhood. Visitors are invited
  
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• June programming at The West End Museum continues


  12-06-2026 16:48 via beaconhilltimes.com
  The West End Museum celebrates Pride and learn about the LGBTQIA+ history of the neighborhood at the Queer History West End Exhibition Opening on June 17 at 6 p.m. This exhibition was made in partnership with Queer History Boston and is exclusively sponsored by Massachusetts 250th and Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce. 

  On June 19 at 5 p.m., The West End Museum’s Scotland Versus Morocco Watch Party will take place at The Pennyweight Hotel. This event is hosted by founder of Bos
  
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• Commonwealth Shakespeare Company names
Victoria Townsend producing director 


  12-06-2026 16:48 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Commonwealth Shakespeare Company (CSC) has named Victoria Townsend as its new producing director.

  From her early years with CSC as an Artistic/Management Intern (2011–2012) and Artistic Associate/Management Assistant (2013–2015), to joining the organization full-time as Artistic Programs Coordinator (2016–2018) and later serving as Artistic Programs Manager (2018–present), Townshend has built a remarkable career as an empathetic and decisive arts administrator, edu
  
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