Massachusetts education secretary addresses cellphone bans, teacher strikes and federal funding

CBS Boston (News) 8/24 3:36A Jon Keller

The Massachusetts Secretary of Education is pushing back on federal cuts to education funding, saying higher education needs to be more accessible nationwide, just like it is in the Bay State. "Optimism and joy are part of that back to school...

MassDOT Announces Upcoming Construction for Bowker Overpass Bridge Replacement Project

Beacon Hill Times 8/21 2:50A Beacon Hill Times Staff

Special to the Times An aerial view of the upcoming construction on the Bowker Overpass Bridge. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced tree removal operations and...

Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner

Beacon Hill Times 8/21 2:50A Beacon Hill Times Staff

Tickets On Sale for Dinner Under the Stars! Back by popular demand, this year’s Dinner Under the Stars will take place on Saturday, September 27th at 6pm. Over 270 people will fill the long white...

Marine Week Boston in the Common

Beacon Hill Times 8/21 2:49A Beacon Hill Times Staff

As part of the U.S. Marine Corps’ 250th anniversary, Marine Week Boston is now running through Sunday, August 24. Activities include morning fitness classes, static displays of Marine Corps equipment, and helicopter landings on Boston Common....

City Announces Zoning Commission Approves first Substantial Changes to Boston’s Development Review...

Beacon Hill Times 8/21 2:49A Beacon Hill Times Staff

Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu announced that the Boston Zoning Commission last week approved a set of amendments to the zoning code to improve the predictability and consistency of the development review process and lay the groundwork...

Neighborhood Roundup

Beacon Hill Times 8/21 2:48A Beacon Hill Times Staff

WECA won’t meet in August The West End Civic Association (WECA) will not meet in August. Join the group again at its next meeting on Thursday Sept. 11. Guests will be announced in a future edition of this publication. August events sponsored...

Massport to begin Runway Safety Work at Boston Logan

Beacon Hill Times 8/21 2:47A Beacon Hill Times Staff

The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) will be undertaking important runway safety work in September, where an Engineered Material Arresting System (EMAS) will be installed at the end of Runway 27. Maintaining and improving Boston Logan’s...

T Set to Extend Subway and Certain bus service on Friday and Saturday Nights Beginning August 24

Beacon Hill Times 8/21 2:46A Beacon Hill Times Staff

By Dan Murphy The MBTA is slated to make some significant service changes beginning Aug. 24, with subway service and service on certain bus routes extended by nearly one hour on Friday and Saturday nights. The schedules for some bus routes will...

Nichols House Museum to Offer Pair of ‘Brahmins & Bohemians’ Walking Tours

Beacon Hill Times 8/21 2:46A Beacon Hill Times Staff

By Dan Murphy The Nichols House Museum is offering two upcoming walking tours, with its popular ‘Brahmins & Bohemians Beacon Hill Walking Tour’ returning on Wednesday, Sept. 17, as well as another ‘Brahmins & Bohemians Beacon Hill Walking Tour:...

Wu and the Age Strong Commission Announce New Rolling Grant Program to Support Organizations Working...

Beacon Hill Times 8/21 2:45A Beacon Hill Times Staff

Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu and the Age Strong Commission announced the launch of a new “Age Strong Rolling Grants” program designed to better support community organizations and individuals working with older adults age 55+ in Boston....

News in Brief

Beacon Hill Times 8/21 2:45A Beacon Hill Times Staff

Portion of Charles Street traffic lane closed weekdays through Sept. 19 One traffic lane on Charles Street between Fruit and Blossom streets will be closed on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Friday, Sept. 19, to accommodate ongoing utility...

Body camera video shows Massachusetts State Rep. John Lawn struggle during drunk driving arrest

CBS Boston (News) 8/19 12:04A Riley Rourke

Newly released body camera video shows Massachusetts state representative John Lawn struggling to maintain his balance and denying a breathalyzer test during his drunk driving arrest last month. Lawn, a 56-year-old Democrat who represents...

Chef Tatiana Rosana debuts new menus at her 2 Boston restaurants

CBS Boston (News) 8/16 3:30A CBS Boston

Chef Tatiana Rosana showcased new dishes from the menus at Para Maria in the Seaport and Peregrine on Beacon Hill.

Photos show skid marks left from over 100 cars street racing in Newton

CBS Boston (News) 8/8 9:49A Riley Rourke

Photos show the aftermath of what police say was a street racing incident involving more than 100 cars on a popular road in Newton. WBZ-TV's helicopter captured skid marks that were still visible days...

Proposed 2026 ballot questions in Massachusetts include voter ID law, MBTA zoning repeal and more

CBS Boston (News) 8/7 4:51A Neal Riley

More than 40 proposed ballot questions in Massachusetts cleared an initial deadline on Wednesday evening to potentially appear before voters in the 2026 general election. The initiative petitions cover a wide range of topics, including voter...