Healey signs law ending 24-week abortion limit

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Healey Signs Law Removing Gestational Abortion Limits

Gov. Maura Healey on Monday signed H 5595, which eliminates the state's existing four-pronged framework for abortions at or beyond 24 weeks of gestation and instead states that "an abortion may be performed by a physician based upon the professional judgment of the physician." The bill, filed by Rep. Christine Barber, moved out of House Ways and Means on July 22 and passed both branches in late July; supporters say the change will help more patients receive care in-state. Healey's office confirmed the law takes effect in 90 days.

GBH

Partial Solar Eclipse, Perseid Meteor Shower Visible Wednesday

A partial solar eclipse and the Perseid meteor shower will be visible over Massachusetts on Wednesday, Aug. 12, with the moon covering 10-30% of the sun as seen from New England.

CBS Boston

Heat Wave Continues Through Tuesday

After Boston hit 90 degrees Friday through Sunday for its 16th heat wave day of the year, temperatures were expected to stay near 90°F Monday and Tuesday.

WHDH 7News

Pipes on the Plaza: Joshua Boyd Organ Concert Today

Organist Joshua Boyd performs works by Marcel Dupré on the historic pipe organ at The Mother Church Extension in Back Bay today, Aug. 11, from 12:15-12:45 p.m.

The First Church of Christ, Scientist

BPL Central Library Hosts Free ESOL Music Class Today

Back Bay's Central Library hosts a free class today from 10:30-11:30 a.m. teaching adult English learners music reading and singing basics.

Boston Public Library

Volunteers Needed Tonight for Rose Garden Upkeep in the Fens

The Emerald Necklace Conservancy invites volunteers to deadhead, prune, and weed in the Kelleher Rose Garden in the Back Bay Fens today, Aug. 11, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

The Boston Calendar

Sonsie Debuts $25 Power Lunch Special on Newbury Street

Back Bay bistro Sonsie is now offering a $25 'Power Lunch' special with a Caesar salad, hand-cut fries, and a spritz.

Boston Chefs

City Council Hearing Today on Training Rules for Unarmed Guards

The City Council's Committee on Government Operations holds a hearing today at 10 a.m. on an ordinance requiring mandatory training for unarmed security guards.

City of Boston

Free Bike Repair Clinic Today in South Boston

Boston Bikes partners with the South Boston Branch Library today from 3:30-5:30 p.m. to offer free bike repairs and maintenance.

Boston Public Library

Free Sunset Harbor Cruise Departs Rowes Wharf Tonight

Residents can enjoy a free 1.5-hour narrated tour of Boston Harbor on Tuesday, August 11 at 6 p.m. departing from Rowes Wharf.

Save the Harbor/Save the Bay

State LSP Board Holds Monthly Meeting Today

The Board of Registration of Hazardous Waste Site Cleanup Professionals holds its monthly meeting today at noon, in person and virtually, to discuss licensing and education.

Mass.gov

United Flight to Germany Makes Emergency Landing at Logan

A United Airlines flight from Dulles to Munich diverted and landed safely at Logan Airport Monday night due to windshield damage.

Boston 25 News