What Bostonians need to know this week
Enjoy the first weekend of summer? Get ready for the first full week of the season with a look at what happened over the past few days and what’s in store.
What happened over the weekend
Trump v. Warren, Part 300:
President Donald Trump is defending the Republican health care bill against criticisms from a broad range of critics, including President Barack Obama and Elizabeth Warren. In response to the Massachusetts senator’s claim that “people will die” due to bill, Trump responded with ad hominem attacks: “I call her Pocahontas, and that’s an insult to Pocahontas.”
Walsh feeling good: Boston Mayor Marty Walsh has a pretty good edge in his reelection bid against his challenger, City Councilor Tito Jackson, a fellow Democrat. According to a Boston Globe/Suffolk University poll released Friday, Walsh’s lead is 31 percentage points.
Big ceremony for Big Papi:The Red Sox retired David Ortiz’s No. 34 jersey Friday. The pregame ceremony was beautiful; Ortiz’s ceremonial first pitch was not.
Dalai Lama in town: Hundreds gathered Sunday morning at Boston’s Sheraton Hotel to hear the Tibetan monk’s message — even if it wasn’t delivered in English. The Dalai Lama will leave the city Monday after his row of weekend events.
Another reason for the local housing crunch: The Boston Globe reports that short-term and corporate rentals are crowding out everyday apartment renters.
What to know this week
More changes for marijuana in Massachusetts:
Lawmakers in the House and Senate are working to merge two recently passed bills rewriting parts of last year’s ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana in the state. They’re hoping to get legislation to Gov. Charlie Baker’s desk by Friday, almost exactly a year before it becomes legal to sell marijuana in Massachusetts. Here’s are the three main potential changes they’re debating.
The Bella Bond trial drags on: Jury deliberations are set to enter their fifth day Monday in the trial of a Massachusetts man accused of killing his girlfriend’s daughter. Here are the facts you need to know about the disturbing case.
Sanctuary city bill: Politico reports that House Republicans plan to introduce two immigration bills this week, one of which would crack down on so-called sanctuary cities, like Boston.
Hitting up the Cape for the holiday weekend?: The Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce has some tips on when — and when not — to leave. Basically, don’t plan on a quick drive if you leave anytime Friday afternoon or Saturday morning. If you do leave during that dreaded time range, here’s an article about the ideas to fix the Cape’s traffic problem to read while you sit in it.
Plan your glamping trip to Maine: Enjoy camping, but want a more upscale experience? Beginning Monday, a campground in Kennebunkport is accepting reservations for its chic camping sites this summer: “It’s like a luxury hotel room, but you’re in a tent.”
What’s happening in Boston
Movies, except outside:
Celebrate the first full week of summer by attending one (or more) of the ongoing outdoor movie series across the city. This week’s rotation includes Notting Hill at the Boston Harbor Hotel on Friday and Annie at Prudential Center’s South Garden on Saturday.
Free museum Friday: A local program is making certain museums in Massachusetts free each Friday through the summer. The program’s first week was this past Friday. If you’re not en route to a Fourth of July vacation this upcoming Friday, here are the places you can visit for free:
Boston Children’s Museum, Boston
MIT Museum, Cambridge
Norman Rockwell Museum, Stockbridge
Springfield Museums, Springfield
EcoTarium, Worcester
Maritime Gloucester, Gloucester
New Bedford Whaling Museum, New Bedford
The Gardens at Elm Bank, Wellesley
Red Sox schedule (home games in bold):
Monday, June 26: 7:10 p.m. vs the Minnesota Twins on NESN
Tuesday, June 27: 7:10 p.m. vs the Minnesota Twins on NESN
Wednesday, June 28: 7:10 p.m. vs the Minnesota Twins on NESN
Thursday, June 29: 7:10 p.m. vs the Minnesota Twins on ESPN and NESN
Friday, June 30: 1:07 p.m. at the Toronto Blue Jay on NESN
Saturday, July 1: 1:07 p.m. at the Toronto Blue Jay on NESN
Sunday, July 2: 1:07 p.m. at the Toronto Blue Jay on NESN
