Man arrested for recording kids at Frog Pond

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Brockton Man Arrested for Secretly Recording Children at Frog Pond

Boston police and U.S. Marshals arrested Mark Sullivan, 60, of Brockton, early Tuesday in the area of 162 Warren Avenue in Brockton on a warrant for photographing sexual or intimate parts of a child. Witnesses told District A-1 officers that on Friday afternoon at the Boston Common Frog Pond, a man used sunglasses fitted with a camera, and also his cell phone, to record children at the playground and followed one family as they tried to change their children. When bystanders confronted him, he removed the glasses and tried to break them with his hands.

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Red Sox Host Diamondbacks in Series Finale at Fenway

The Red Sox close their three-game series against the Diamondbacks Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 4:10 p.m. at Fenway Park, with Arizona hoping to avoid a sweep after two straight losses.

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MFA Summer Concert Series Continues Thursday With Golden Hours

The MFA's Rosenfeld Concerts in the Courtyard continues Thursday, August 20, 2026 from 7:30-9:30 p.m., featuring The Golden Hours with an opening set by Sam Kassirer in the Calderwood Courtyard.

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Landmarks Commission Holds Meeting on Historic Exchange District

The Boston Landmarks Commission holds a virtual public meeting Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 3 p.m. on the National Register nomination for the Historic Exchange District, with a related Zoning Advisory Board hearing following Thursday.

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Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial Continues in Boston-Area Court

Testimony continued this week in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, with her mother and sister taking the stand Monday, August 17, 2026 to describe her mental health struggles before she killed her children.

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East Boston Abutters Meeting on Maverick Street Dental Practice

The Office of Neighborhood Services hosts a virtual public meeting Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 6 p.m. to discuss changing 173-177 Maverick Street from a restaurant to a pediatric dental clinic.

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Kehlani Brings World Tour to MGM Music Hall at Fenway

Grammy-nominated R&B singer Kehlani performs Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at MGM Music Hall at Fenway, with support from Durand Bernarr, TheARTI$t, WASEEL and Dixson.

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Pollinator Palooza Harvest Festival at Boston Public Market

The Boston Public Market celebrates New England's agricultural ecosystem Wednesday, August 19, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with 'Pollinator Palooza,' featuring bees, flowers and local honey vendors.

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Fenway Community Center Hosts Walk, Fitness and Game Night

Fenway Community Center's Wednesday, August 19, 2026 schedule includes a Family Walking Group at 10:30 a.m., Exercises for Everyday Life at 5 p.m., and Game Night from 6-8 p.m.

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WBUR CitySpace Explores Iconic New England Fair Food

On Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 7 p.m., WBUR CitySpace hosts a panel of fair vendors discussing their famous snacks, with attendees sampling treats like apple cider whoopie pies afterward.

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Honan-Allston BPL Branch Hosts Summer Reading Finale Tonight

On Wednesday, August 19, 2026 from 6-7:30 p.m., the Honan-Allston Branch of the Boston Public Library celebrates the conclusion of Adult Summer Reading with pizza, crafts and board games.

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Bald Eagle Spotted Perched on Roslindale Utility Pole

On Tuesday, August 18, 2026, a local resident spotted and photographed a bald eagle perched on a utility pole near Fallon Field in Roslindale, a rare sighting for the neighborhood.

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Boston Woman Sentenced in Federal Court for Bank Fraud Scheme

On Tuesday, August 18, 2026, U.S. District Judge Julia E. Kobick sentenced 25-year-old Boston resident Trinity Antonetty to time served and two years of supervised release for her role in a multimillion-dollar bank fraud ring.

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