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• Seasonal Public Restroom on Common Boast Decorative Mural

  27-06-2026 17:31 via beaconhilltimes.com
  The seasonal public restroom trailer, located a short distance from the entrance to Boston Common at Charles and Beacon streets, features ‘Bright City Symphony,’ a decorative graphic treatment showcasing a vivid city skyline by Dorchester teen artist Sinai Phillips-Thompson, who works with the local nonprofit, Artists for Humanity.
  The ADA-accessible public restrooms, provided by the Friends of the Public Garden in partnership with Meet Boston, the Massachusetts Convention Center Au
  
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• BHAC Denies New Garage Door Proposed in Rear Ell of Chestnut Street Townhouse

  27-06-2026 17:29 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Special to the TimesThe Beacon Hill Architectural Commission voted unanimously to deny a design review application to create a new garage door opening by modifying the rear ell of a townhouse at 46 Chestnut St. at the commission’s monthly public hearing held virtually on Thursday, June 18.In making his motion to deny the application, which was supported unanimously by Commissioners Annette Given, Ralph Jackson, and Sandra Steele, along with himself, Chair Mark Kiefer noted the Beacon Hill
  
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• Scotland’s Tartan Army Leaves its Mark on City following World Cup Visit

  27-06-2026 17:28 via beaconhilltimes.com
  The John Glover statue on the Commonwealth Avenue Mall.D. Murphy Photos
  The George Washington statue in the Public Garden.The Tartan Army descended upon Boston as Scotland made its first Word Cup appearance in 30 years on June 14, at Boston Stadium in Foxboro, where the team went on to defeat Haiti, 1-0. Scotland played a second World Cup game on June 19 at Boston Stadium, this time falling to Morocco, 0-1.While Scotland subsequently departed the area for a scheduled June 24 game against Brazil
  
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• Wu and Commissioner Cox Announce Pilot Allowing Boston’s Licensed Taxis to Accept Rides through Uber and Lyft

  27-06-2026 17:26 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Special to the TimesTo support Boston’s taxi drivers and expand choice for passengers, the City and the Boston Police Department announced a one-year pilot that will, for the first time, allow licensed Boston taxis to accept trip requests generated through TNC apps like Uber and Lyft. The pilot will allow e-hailing apps for licensed taxis, including Curb and ARRO, to interface directly with TNC apps and enable trips to be served by taxis. Such rides will be offered to passengers with the s
  
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• Citizens Named Presenting Sponsor of Boston Harborfest

  27-06-2026 17:25 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Special to the TimesBoston Harborfest proudly announced that Citizens will serve as the new Presenting Sponsor of Boston Harborfest, one of the country’s largest and most cherished Independence Day festivals. The partnership brings together two organizations deeply rooted in the region with a shared commitment to community, civic pride, and celebrating the rich history and culture of Boston, ahead of America’s 250th anniversary.The 44th Boston Harborfest will celebrate Boston’s
  
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• Boston Reports Continued Decline in Homelessness

  27-06-2026 17:25 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Special to the TimesMayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office of Housing today released the results of Boston’s 2026 Point-in-Time Homelessness Count, showing continued progress in reducing homelessness citywide. The annual census found a 19 percent decrease in overall homelessness since 2021, including a 31 percent reduction in unsheltered homelessness and a 28 percent decline in veteran homelessness. The findings reflect Boston’s continued investments in permanent supportive h
  
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• $800,000 Cummings Grant to Fuel Project Bread’s Fight Against Hunger Statewide

  27-06-2026 17:25 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Special to the TimesAs hunger reaches new heights across Massachusetts, Project Bread has secured a major investment to connect households with food. The leading statewide food security organization has been selected as one of 150 nonprofits to receive funding through Cummings Foundation’s annual grant program, which awarded $35 million this year. Chosen through a competitive review process that drew a record 959 applicants, the East Boston-based organization will receive $800,000 over 10
  
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• Wu Launches Tour250 Interactive Map Featuring 25 New Markers Celebrating Boston’s Neighborhood History as Part of Boston 250

  27-06-2026 17:24 via beaconhilltimes.com
  Special to the TimesMayor Michelle Wu announced the launch of Tour 250, an interactive map experience featuring 25 new historic markers across Boston’s neighborhoods that spotlight the everyday people, immigrant communities, youth, and other underrepresented groups whose contributions in education, public health, culture, and civic life have shaped the city over the past centuries.“The Boston 250 celebration is an opportunity to experience our city in a new way, inviting residents an
  
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