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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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• 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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