Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame

01/10/2025

2024 Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductee and longtime GBH News Investigative Reporter Phillip Martin retires, but we've likely not seen the last of his work. Wishing Phillip the best in his next adventure!

Phillip Martin is stepping away after more than two decades at GBH News. Over the years, his work has uncovered hidden stories, given voice to overlooked communities, and helped shape the way investigative journalism is practiced in Boston and beyond.

28/08/2025

Information about the Celebration of Life for Ken Meyers:

The memorial will be Wednesday, September 3 from 5-8 PM. We will start with a wake from 5-7 PM with food available. Speeches and formal ceremony will be from 7-8 PM.

The memorial is located at the Sheraton Framingham, which is just off the Mass Pike on Route 9 West.

22/08/2025

Saddened to pass along the news that WBZ and WEEI producer and host and 2011 Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductee Ken Meyer has passed away at 79.

A memorial service is planned for Ken in MA. We'll pass along more information when it is available.

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A respected voice of the airwaves, Ken Meyer, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2025. Ken's passi...

18/08/2025

More on the incredible life and career of MA Broadcasters Hall of Famer Sonya Hamlin from yesterday's The Boston Globe.

“I wanted to break through the stereotype of what ‘the little housewife’ wants out of television," Ms. Hamlin said of her groundbreaking talk shows in Boston.

13/08/2025

2009 Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductee Sonya Hamlin has passed away at 101.

Among many other career accomplishments, Sonya hosted Meet the Arts on GBH, the Sonya Hamlin Show on WBZ / CBS News Boston and ’s Sunday Open House.

Celebrate the life of Sonya Hamlin, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Riverside Memorial Chapel.

05/08/2025

Very sad to share the news that longtime 7News - WHDH Boston reporter, 2017 MA Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductee, and current HOF committee member Byron Barnett has passed away at 69.

Our thoughts are with Byron's wife Kathleen, his family, friends, and television colleagues. He will be missed.

BOSTON (WHDH) - For almost 40 years when big news happened, Byron Barnett was there. From snowstorms, to shocking courtroom dramas, and moments that changedRead More

01/07/2025

Roxbury branch of the Boston Public Library to be renamed for pioneering WBZ / CBS News Boston newswoman and Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Famer Sarah-Ann Shaw:

The branch will be called the Shaw-Roxbury Branch Library at Nubian Square, Mayor Michelle Wu announced Monday.

09/06/2025

Congratulations to our 2025 Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductees - Ed Ansin, Dale Arnold, Carol Moore Cutting, Dennis Eckersley, Rod Fritz, Larry Justice, Carolyn Kruse, and Randy Price!

See all our HOF pictures: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1500330834356969&type=3

09/06/2025

06/06/2025

We're sorry to have just learned about the recent passing of pioneering radio executive and 2022 inductee to the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame Paul Kelley.

Sending our condolences to Paul's family, friends, and former colleagues. We'll remember him at our 2026 HOF induction luncheon.

View Paul Kelley's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

06/06/2025

Our final inductee today (alphabetically) saw success as a Boston TV news anchor on not one, not two, but THREE stations during his long career. Not only did Randy Price bring a passion for news, but he threw himself behind many causes close to his heart while in Boston. Congratulations, Randy!