A bill proposed by Gov. Maura Healey, known as the Ride Safe Act, that would require an annual registration, liability insurance, and an official Massachusetts license plate for electric “bicycles” that are capable of exceeding 30 m.p.h. is long overdue.…
Month: May 2026
Obituaries 05-28-2026
Réal O. Roy Joie de vivre permeated his entire life Réal O. Roy of Manchester-by-the-Sea, passed away on May 25, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on April 11, 1938, in Rumford, Maine, Réal was the son of Omer…
New Free App for iPhones Assists Driving – and Parking – on the Hill
By Dan Murphy 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’s street cleaning schedules. “It’s such a useful tool that I…
Geraldine O’Hagan Receives Annual Beacon Award
By Dan Murphy During the Beacon Hill Civic Association annual members meeting held Thursday, May 21, at Hampshire House, Geraldine O’Hagan was the recipient of the 29th annual Beacon Award, which each year, publicly recognizes an individual or group whose…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Upcoming Meetings & Events Annual Meeting – Thursday, May 21st, 8am, Hampshire House Valiant Cruise for Members – Wednesday, May 27th, 6:30pm, Rowes Wharf Summer Evening at Otis House – Thursday, June 11th, 6pm, 141 Cambridge Street Please help our…
The Otis House Hosts Three Programs this June
Special to the Times On Saturday, June 7, Historic New England’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…
Neighborhood Roundup
Upcoming sessions sponsored by MGH’s Blum Center The Blum Patient and Family Learning Center (Blum Center) at Massachusetts General Hospital is hosting a few in-person educational and wellness sessions at the Blum Center (MGH Main Campus, White 110), including Sound…
Beacon Hill Women’s Forum hold Spring Stroll on May 12
Story and Photos by Marianne Salza Exploration was prioritized at the top of many-a-lady’s wish lists during the Beacon Hill Women’s Forum (BHWF) Spring Stroll on May 12, held in lieu of the organization’s traditional fashion show and bazaar. Sipping…
BoatUS Foundation Reminds Boaters to Prepare for Season
Special to the Times BoatUS 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…
Healey and Boston Pops Announce Star-studded 2026 July 4 Fireworks Spectacular
Special to the Times Governor 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 “MA250” initiative commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.…