Back Bay & Beacon Hill BubbleLifehttps://backbay.bubblelife.com/community/boston_newsThe latest news and information from Boston.https://backbay.bubblelife.com/v/35148812/YBBNY/J_Paul_Mattaliano.htmlJ. Paul Mattaliano(Beacon Hill Times) 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...<p><img alt="J. Paul Mattaliano" src="https://backbay.bubblelife.com/aimg/key/YBBNY/image.jpg"></p>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:00:00 Zhttps://backbay.bubblelife.com/v/35148812/YBAUD/North_End_Historical_Museum_officially_opens_to_the_public.htmlNorth End Historical Museum officially opens to the public(The Back Bay Sun) 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,...Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:00:00 Zhttps://backbay.bubblelife.com/v/35148812/YBAUF/Pet_cleanup_home_and_away.htmlPet cleanup, home and away(The Back Bay Sun) When we brought our first Westie, Sassy, home, Penny was working for a total dog person. Jean, her boss, visited our home within hours of Sassy’s arrival. Naturally, she wanted to meet the puppy. However, with her extensive doggie experience, she...Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:00:00 Zhttps://backbay.bubblelife.com/v/35148812/YBAUG/Mayor_Michelle_Wu_announces_2026_Civic_Summit.htmlMayor Michelle Wu announces 2026 Civic Summit(The Back Bay Sun) Mayor Michelle Wu announced the 2026 Civic Summit, a full day event focused on uniting neighbors, civic leaders, and non-profit advocates to strengthen community and civic engagement in Boston. As Boston commemorates the 250th anniversary of the...Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:00:00 Zhttps://backbay.bubblelife.com/v/35148812/YBAUI/20000_in_grants_awarded_to_14_youth_teams_at_2026_SCI_Pitch_Event.html$20,000 in grants awarded to 14 youth teams at 2026 SCI Pitch Event(The Back Bay Sun) Social Capital Inc. (SCI) hosted its 2026 Pitch Event at Roxbury Community College, showcasing the innovative ideas of local high school students from 10 communities across Greater Boston. At the event, 14 youth teams presented original social impact...Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:00:00 Zhttps://backbay.bubblelife.com/v/35148812/YBAUJ/Wu_Bostons_Age_Strong_Comm_Biogen_Foundation_ULEM_and_Lyft_announce_expansion_of_Healthy_Rides_Program.htmlWu, Boston’s Age Strong Comm., Biogen Foundation, ULEM, and Lyft announce expansion of Healthy Rides Program(The Back Bay Sun) Last week, 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....Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:00:00 Zhttps://backbay.bubblelife.com/v/35148812/YBAUL/Healey_takes_action_to_cut_concert_sports_ticket_resale_and_fees.htmlHealey takes action to cut concert, sports ticket resale and fees(The Back Bay Sun) Gov. Maura Healey has announced that she will file An Act Relative to Closing the Great Divide between Ticket Prices and Affordability, or The Great Divide Act, to lower sports and concert ticket resale prices and ensure that fans have a fair...Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:00:00 Zhttps://backbay.bubblelife.com/v/35148812/YBAUM/A_conversation_with_Mayor_Michelle_Wu_Boston_should_be_a_home_for_everyone.htmlA conversation with Mayor Michelle Wu: Boston should be a home for everyone(The Back Bay Sun) “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...Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:00:00 Zhttps://backbay.bubblelife.com/v/35148812/YBAUO/News_Briefs_7-24-26.htmlNews Briefs 7-24-26(The Back Bay Sun) Longtime Comm Ave Mall newspaper vendor Jimmy Taylor bids farewell on morning of Sunday, July 26 Ahead of relocating to Florida, Jimmy Taylor, who has vended newspapers on the Commonwealth Avenue Mall at Exeter Street nearly every Sunday over the...Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:00:00 Zhttps://backbay.bubblelife.com/v/35148812/YBAUP/City_BU_announce_new_landmark_five-year_PILOT_agreement.htmlCity, BU announce new landmark five-year PILOT agreement(The Back Bay Sun) The City of Boston and Boston University have announced a major Payment-in-Lieu-of-Taxes (PILOT) agreement. The new PILOT agreement includes a commitment of more than $104.3 million in voluntary cash contributions and community benefits over the next...Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:00:00 Zhttps://backbay.bubblelife.com/v/35148812/YBAUC/International_Sand_Sculpting_Festival.htmlInternational Sand Sculpting Festival(The Back Bay Sun) Derek Kouyoumjian Photos This year’s Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival celebrated our city with the theme “Boston Welcomes The World,” recognizing the recent excitement of the World Cup and Sail Boston events here in the metro area....Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:00:00 Zhttps://backbay.bubblelife.com/v/35148812/YBBO0/North_End_Historical_Museum_officially_opens_to_the_public.htmlNorth End Historical Museum officially opens to the public(Beacon Hill Times) 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...<p><img alt="North End Historical Museum officially opens to the public" src="https://backbay.bubblelife.com/aimg/key/YBBO0/image.jpg"></p>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:00:00 Zhttps://backbay.bubblelife.com/v/35148812/YBBO2/Glasgow_traffic_cone_welcomed_as_a_token_of_hospitality_and_friendship.htmlGlasgow traffic cone welcomed as a token of hospitality and friendship(Beacon Hill Times) 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...<p><img alt="Glasgow traffic cone welcomed as a token of hospitality and friendship" src="https://backbay.bubblelife.com/aimg/key/YBBO2/image.jpg"></p>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:00:00 Zhttps://backbay.bubblelife.com/v/35148812/YBBO4/A_conversation_with_Mayor_Michelle_Wu_Boston_should_be_a_home_for_everyone.htmlA conversation with Mayor Michelle Wu: “Boston should be a home for everyone”(Beacon Hill Times) 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...<p><img alt="A conversation with Mayor Michelle Wu: “Boston should be a home for everyone”" src="https://backbay.bubblelife.com/aimg/key/YBBO4/image.jpg"></p>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:00:00 Zhttps://backbay.bubblelife.com/v/35148812/YBBO5/Successful_Healthy_Rides_program_expands_its_help_for_older_residents.htmlSuccessful Healthy Rides program expands its help for older residents(Beacon Hill Times) 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...Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:00:00 Zhttps://backbay.bubblelife.com/v/35148812/YBBO7/Dr_Tommy_Welch_selected_as_new_superintendent_of_Salem_public_schools.htmlDr. Tommy Welch selected as new superintendent of Salem public schools(Beacon Hill Times) 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...Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:00:00 Zhttps://backbay.bubblelife.com/v/35148812/YBBO9/Wu_USACE_announce_draft_plan_to_protect_Boston_against_sea-level_rise.htmlWu, USACE announce draft plan to protect Boston against sea-level rise(Beacon Hill Times) 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...Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:00:00 Zhttps://backbay.bubblelife.com/v/35148812/YBBOB/BHAC_green-lights_part_of_justice-inspired_public_art_exhibit.htmlBHAC green-lights part of justice-inspired public art exhibit(Beacon Hill Times) 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...Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:00:00 Zhttps://backbay.bubblelife.com/v/35148812/YBBOD/Where_is_Teddy_Roosevelt_when_we_need_him.htmlWhere is Teddy Roosevelt when we need him?(Beacon Hill Times) Where is Teddy Roosevelt when 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...Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:00:00 Zhttps://backbay.bubblelife.com/v/35148812/YBBOF/News_Briefs_7-24-26.htmlNews Briefs 7-24-26(Beacon Hill Times) Two Hill businesses receive city s 2026 Legacy Business Awards Two 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...Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:00:00 Zhttps://backbay.bubblelife.com/v/35148812/YAXSZ/BizUnlocked_Boston_Business_Access_Program_celebrates_14_graduates.htmlBizUnlocked Boston Business Access Program celebrates 14 graduates(Beacon Hill Times) On Saturday, June 28, the Office of Small Business celebrated the 14 graduates of the BizUnlocked Boston Business Access Program. This is the inaugural year of BizUnlocked Boston, which is executed by Tessi Consulting. BizUnlocked Boston is a...Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:41:11 Zhttps://backbay.bubblelife.com/v/35148812/YAXSP/Wu_announces_launch_of_summer_meal_sites_across_the_city.htmlWu announces launch of summer meal sites across the city(Beacon Hill Times) Mayor Michelle Wu announced that all children and teens can receive free nutritious breakfast and lunch this summer through the Boston Summer Eats program. Meals are currently available to all youth 18 and under at over 60 locations across the city,...Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:41:11 Zhttps://backbay.bubblelife.com/v/35148812/YAXSQ/Red_Line_will_be_suspended_between_Alewife_and_Park_Street_July_21_30.htmlRed Line will be suspended between Alewife and Park Street July 21 – 30(Beacon Hill Times) The MBTA is reminding riders that Red Line service will be suspended between Alewife and Park Street for 10 consecutive days, July 21 30. During this service suspension, the MBTA will accomplish critical and necessary track work, including the...Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:41:11 Zhttps://backbay.bubblelife.com/v/35148812/YAXSR/West_Nile_Virus_detected_in_mosquito_test_sample_in_Jamaica_Plain.htmlWest Nile Virus detected in mosquito test sample in Jamaica Plain(Beacon Hill Times) The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) announced that a mosquito test sample obtained from Jamaica Plain tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). The virus is carried by mosquitoes and can be spread to humans through the bite of an infected...Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:41:11 Zhttps://backbay.bubblelife.com/v/35148812/YAXSS/Your_signature_dish.htmlYour signature dish(Beacon Hill Times) We have access to a common roof deck. Summer means we have more opportunities to gather with friends and neighbors. We learned that it can be easy to respond to serendipitous offers of fun if you have something in your pantry or can have something...Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:41:11 Zhttps://backbay.bubblelife.com/v/35148812/YAXST/Wu_appoints_Felicia_Jacques_to_bpda_Board.htmlWu appoints Felicia Jacques to bpda Board(Beacon Hill Times) Mayor Michelle Wu announced the nomination of Felicia Jacques to the BPDA Board. Jacques currently serves as the Principal Developer and Manager for Maloney Development. The new appointment, which would fill a vacant seat on the Board most recently...Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:41:11 Zhttps://backbay.bubblelife.com/v/35148812/YAXSU/Healey_celebrates_new_MBTA_Harbor_Loop_Ferry_service.htmlHealey celebrates new MBTA Harbor Loop Ferry service(Beacon Hill Times) Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll joined Interim Transportation Secretary and MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng, legislators and transportation partners to celebrate the new MBTA Harbor Loop Ferry, an affordable weekday ferry...Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:41:11 Zhttps://backbay.bubblelife.com/v/35148812/YAXSV/53rd_Festival_Betances_in_Bostons_South_End.html53rd Festival Betances in Boston’s South End(Beacon Hill Times) On Saturday, July 18, Festival Betances, New England s longest-running Latino cultural festival, returns for its 53rd year, at Plaza Betances, 100 West Dedham Street, Boston, bringing thousands of residents, families, artists, and visitors together...Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:41:11 Zhttps://backbay.bubblelife.com/v/35148812/YAXSW/New_England_Aquarium_releases_10_rehabilitated_sea_turtles_off_Cape_Cod.htmlNew England Aquarium releases 10 rehabilitated sea turtles off Cape Cod(Beacon Hill Times) Ten sea turtles were released Wednesday evening into the waters off Cape Cod, Mass., in the New England Aquarium s second local beach release of the season. The group included six Kemp s ridleys, two loggerheads, and two green sea turtles, all...Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:41:11 Zhttps://backbay.bubblelife.com/v/35148812/YAXSY/Wu_announces_final_fifa_World_Cup_watch_parties_at_City_Hall_Plaza.htmlWu announces final fifa World Cup watch parties at City Hall Plaza(Beacon Hill Times) Mayor Michelle Wu announced details for the City of Boston s final slate of free, family-friendly FIFA World Cup watch parties, including the Semi Final matches, the Third Place Match, and the FIFA World Cup Final. These watch parties will bring...Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:41:11 Zhttps://backbay.bubblelife.com/v/35148812/YAXT2/Sen_Collins_Representative_Moran_deliver_South_End_investments_in_final_FY2027_State_Budget.htmlSen. Collins, Representative Moran deliver South End investments in final FY2027 State Budget(The Back Bay Sun) Senator Nick Collins and Representative John Moran announced that the Fiscal Year 2027 state budget, recently signed into law by Governor Maura Healey, delivers significant investments in South End neighborhood organizations, education, healthcare,...Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:05:08 Zhttps://backbay.bubblelife.com/v/35148812/YAXTJ/West_Nile_Virus_detected_in_mosquito_test_sample_in_Jamaica_Plain.htmlWest Nile Virus detected in mosquito test sample in Jamaica Plain(The Back Bay Sun) The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) announced that a mosquito test sample obtained from Jamaica Plain tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). The virus is carried by mosquitoes and can be spread to humans through the bite of an infected...Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:05:08 Zhttps://backbay.bubblelife.com/v/35148812/YAXTH/Wu_announces_launch_of_summer_meal_sites_across_the_city.htmlWu announces launch of summer meal sites across the city(The Back Bay Sun) Mayor Michelle Wu has announced that all children and teens can receive free nutritious breakfast and lunch this summer through the Boston Summer Eats program. Meals are currently available to all youth 18 and under at over 60 locations across the...Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:05:08 Zhttps://backbay.bubblelife.com/v/35148812/YAXTG/53rd_Festival_Betances_in_Bostons_South_End.html53rd Festival Betances in Boston’s South End(The Back Bay Sun) On Saturday, July 18, Festival Betances, New England s longest-running Latino cultural festival, returns for its 53rd year, at Plaza Betances, 100 West Dedham Street, Boston, bringing thousands of residents, families, artists, and visitors together...Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:05:08 Zhttps://backbay.bubblelife.com/v/35148812/YAXTE/Red_Line_will_be_suspended_between_Alewife_and_Park_Street_July_21_30.htmlRed Line will be suspended between Alewife and Park Street July 21 – 30(The Back Bay Sun) The MBTA is reminding riders that Red Line service will be suspended between Alewife and Park Street for 10 consecutive days, July 21 30. During this service suspension, the MBTA will accomplish critical and necessary track work, including the...Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:05:08 Zhttps://backbay.bubblelife.com/v/35148812/YAXTC/Wu_announces_final_fifa_World_Cup_watch_parties_at_City_Hall_Plaza.htmlWu announces final fifa World Cup watch parties at City Hall Plaza(The Back Bay Sun) Mayor Michelle Wu announced details for the City of Boston s final slate of free, family-friendly FIFA World Cup watch parties, including the Semi Final matches, the Third Place Match, and the FIFA World Cup  Final. These watch parties will bring...Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:05:08 Zhttps://backbay.bubblelife.com/v/35148812/YAXTB/Your_signature_dish.htmlYour signature dish(The Back Bay Sun) Fresh Local We have access to a common roof deck. Summer means we have more opportunities to gather with friends and neighbors. We learned that it can be easy to respond to serendipitous offers of fun if you have something in your pantry or can have...Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:05:08 Zhttps://backbay.bubblelife.com/v/35148812/YAXT7/Healey_celebrates_new_MBTA_Harbor_Loop_Ferry_service.htmlHealey celebrates new MBTA Harbor Loop Ferry service(The Back Bay Sun) Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll joined Interim Transportation Secretary and MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng, legislators and transportation partners to celebrate the new MBTA Harbor Loop Ferry, an affordable weekday ferry...Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:05:08 Zhttps://backbay.bubblelife.com/v/35148812/YAXT6/BizUnlocked_Boston_Business_Access_Program_celebrates_14_graduates.htmlBizUnlocked Boston Business Access Program celebrates 14 graduates(The Back Bay Sun) On Saturday, June 28, the Office of Small Business celebrated the 14 graduates of the BizUnlocked Boston Business Access Program. This is the inaugural year of BizUnlocked Boston, which is executed by Tessi Consulting. BizUnlocked Boston is a...Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:05:08 Zhttps://backbay.bubblelife.com/v/35148812/YAXT4/New_England_Aquarium_releases_10_rehabilitated_sea_turtles_off_Cape_Cod.htmlNew England Aquarium releases 10 rehabilitated sea turtles off Cape Cod(The Back Bay Sun) Ten sea turtles were released Wednesday evening into the waters off Cape Cod, Mass., in the New England Aquarium s second local beach release of the season. The group included six Kemp s ridleys, two loggerheads, and two green sea turtles, all...Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:05:08 Z