Boston City Councilor Henry Santana Hospitalized With Health Issues

Boston City Councilor Henry Santana was hospitalized this week amid what NBC Boston described as persistent and unresolved health issues, the most notable development in an otherwise routine week for city government. Details on his condition or an expected return to City Hall were not immediately available.

ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS

"Boston City Councilor hospitalized with 'persistent and unresolved health issues'": At-Large City Councilor Henry Santana was hospitalized this week, and the network's report did not detail his prognosis or when he might resume council duties, per NBC Boston (read it at https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/boston-city-councilor-hospitalized-with-persistent-and-unresolved-health-issues/3984737/).

"Weather Alert: Scattered storms possible Tuesday in parts of Massachusetts": Meteorologists warned that scattered thunderstorms could move through the Boston area Tuesday evening, with the potential to slow the evening commute, according to WCVB (read it at https://www.wcvb.com/article/weather-alert-scattered-storms-massachusetts-july-21/73186352).

"Red Sox stay white hot with sweep of Rays": Boston stretched its winning streak to 14 games after sweeping the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park, according to 98.5 The Sports Hub (read it at https://985thesportshub.com/2026/07/19/red-sox-stay-white-hot-with-sweep-of-rays/).

"Boston Children's Hospital sells site for $62 million": The hospital sold its Peabody campus at 10 Centennial Drive, home to its North Shore clinical outpost, to a company registered in Charlotte, North Carolina, according to NBC Boston (read it at https://www.nbcboston.com/boston-business-journal/boston-childrens-hospital-sells-site-for-62-million/3984220/).

COMING UP

The Post-Meridian Radio Players stage "The Maltese Falcon" Thursday, July 23, at 7:30 p.m. at the Plaza Theatres at the Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont St., per Patch listings.