<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Massachusetts - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/rss/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest news about Massachusetts with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your region!]]></description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 07:16:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Gov. Healey Announces New State Funding for Fenway Forward’s Hancock Street Project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Courtesy of Office of governor Maura T. Healey<br />
Rep. Jay Livingstone thanks supporters of the 27/29 Hancock St. project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/gov-healey-announces-new-state-funding-for-fenway-forwards-hancock-street-project/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/gov-healey-announces-new-state-funding-for-fenway-forwards-hancock-street-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memorial Day Flag Garden Returns To Common]]></title><description><![CDATA[D. Murphy Photo Volunteers again planted more than 37,000 American flags &ndash; one in honor of each of the Commonwealth&rsquo;s fallen veterans &ndash; at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument on Boston Common to commemorate Memorial Day. Every year since 2010, the Massachusetts Military Heroes<br />
Fund has led the effort behind the annual Memorial Day Flag Garden.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/memorial-day-flag-garden-returns-to-common/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/memorial-day-flag-garden-returns-to-common/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Encourages Visitors to Make Water Safety a Priority this Summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/us-army-corps-of-engineers-encourages-visitors-to-make-water-safety-a-priority-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/us-army-corps-of-engineers-encourages-visitors-to-make-water-safety-a-priority-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kumiko Panel Workshop held in Boston]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/kumiko-panel-workshop-held-in-boston/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/kumiko-panel-workshop-held-in-boston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fishweir Project returns to Boston Common]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/fishweir-project-returns-to-boston-common/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/fishweir-project-returns-to-boston-common/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BHAC Gives Final Approval for Ambitious Project Proposed for Charles and Cambridge Streets]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s monthly public hearing held virtually on Thursday, May 21.The revised project&nbsp; proposes razing an existing-single story structure to make way for a five-story, mixed-use building, with a &ls]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/bhac-gives-final-approval-for-ambitious-project-proposed-for-charles-and-cambridge-streets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/bhac-gives-final-approval-for-ambitious-project-proposed-for-charles-and-cambridge-streets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wu Announces the 2026 Open Streets Series Schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.&ldquo;The warmer months provide the perfect backdrop for our Open Street]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/wu-announces-the-2026-open-streets-series-schedule/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/wu-announces-the-2026-open-streets-series-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Otis House Hosts Three Programs this June]]></title><description><![CDATA[Special to the TimesOn Saturday, June 7, Historic New England&rsquo;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&rsquo;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.&nbsp;Tour times vary across sites and the Otis House will be open 11:00 am &ndash]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/the-otis-house-hosts-three-programs-this-june/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/the-otis-house-hosts-three-programs-this-june/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Free App for iPhones Assists Driving – and Parking – on the Hill]]></title><description><![CDATA[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<br />
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&rsquo;s street cleaning]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/new-free-app-for-iphones-assists-driving-and-parking-on-the-hill/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/new-free-app-for-iphones-assists-driving-and-parking-on-the-hill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Geraldine O’Hagan Receives Annual Beacon Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Dan MurphyPhoto Courtesy Isabella Thurlow<br />
Geraldine O&rsquo;Hagan, the winner of this year&rsquo;s 29th annual Beacon Award is seen inside Rugg Road Paper Co. &ndash; 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,&nbsp; Geraldine O&rsquo;Hagan was the recipient of the 29th annual Beacon Award, which each year, publicly recognizes an individual or group whose leadersh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/geraldine-ohagan-receives-annual-beacon-award/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/geraldine-ohagan-receives-annual-beacon-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BoatUS Foundation Reminds Boaters to Prepare for Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &hellip; 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/boatus-foundation-reminds-boaters-to-prepare-for-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/boatus-foundation-reminds-boaters-to-prepare-for-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beacon Hill Women’s Forum hold Spring Stroll on May 12]]></title><description><![CDATA[Story and Photos by Marianne SalzaExploration was prioritized at the top of many-a-lady&rsquo;s wish lists during the Beacon Hill Women&rsquo;s Forum (BHWF) Spring Stroll on May 12, held in lieu of the organization&rsquo;s traditional fashion show and bazaar. Sipping on Prosecco with a Beacon Hill Women&rsquo;s Forum tote bag slung in the crook of their arms, ladies visited over 27 participating boutiques that offered refreshments and exclusive deals.&ldquo;Hanging out with my friend, Donna, see]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/beacon-hill-womens-forum-hold-spring-stroll-on-may-12/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/beacon-hill-womens-forum-hold-spring-stroll-on-may-12/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wu Kicks Off 2026 Neighborhood Coffee Hour Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Special to the TimesMayor Michelle Wu, the Office of Neighborhood Services, and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department announced the 2026 Mayor Wu&rsquo;s Neighborhood Coffee Hours series in partnership with Dunkin&rsquo;&reg; and Star Market. The City&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/wu-kicks-off-2026-neighborhood-coffee-hour-series/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/wu-kicks-off-2026-neighborhood-coffee-hour-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Shore Music Theatre Kicks Off the 2026 Musical Season with ‘On Your Feet!’ June 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Special to the TimesThis June, Bill Hanney&rsquo;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&ldquo;On Your Feet! has captivated audiences around the globe for the p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/north-shore-music-theatre-kicks-off-the-2026-musical-season-with-on-your-feet-june-3/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/north-shore-music-theatre-kicks-off-the-2026-musical-season-with-on-your-feet-june-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healey and Boston Pops Announce Star-studded 2026 July 4 Fireworks Spectacular ]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &ldquo;MA250&rdquo; initiative commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.Led by legendary conductor Keith Lockhart, this year&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/healey-and-boston-pops-announce-star-studded-2026-july-4-fireworks-spectacular/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/healey-and-boston-pops-announce-star-studded-2026-july-4-fireworks-spectacular/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suffolk University and Bunker Hill Community College Announce Joint Admissions and Transfer Partnership Agreement]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/suffolk-university-and-bunker-hill-community-college-announce-joint-admissions-and-transfer-partnership-agreement/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/suffolk-university-and-bunker-hill-community-college-announce-joint-admissions-and-transfer-partnership-agreement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scenes from the Annual 1906 Invitational Boys &amp; Girls Clubs Basketball Tournament]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 5th Annual 1906 Invitational Boys &amp; 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 &amp; 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/scenes-from-the-annual-1906-invitational-boys-amp-girls-clubs-basketball-tournament/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/scenes-from-the-annual-1906-invitational-boys-amp-girls-clubs-basketball-tournament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sail Boston 2026 to Commence with the Meet Boston Parade of Sail]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s inner har]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/sail-boston-2026-to-commence-with-the-meet-boston-parade-of-sail/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/sail-boston-2026-to-commence-with-the-meet-boston-parade-of-sail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MBTA Announces June Service Changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.&nbsp;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/mbta-announces-june-service-changes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/mbta-announces-june-service-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Massport to Attempt Guinness World Records Title for World’s Largest Soccer Ball]]></title><description><![CDATA[Special to the TimesThe Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) will showcase the organization&rsquo;s attempt at the Guinness World Records title for World&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/massport-to-attempt-guinness-world-records-title-for-worlds-largest-soccer-ball/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/massachusetts/massport-to-attempt-guinness-world-records-title-for-worlds-largest-soccer-ball/</guid></item></channel></rss>