Morning Brief
Boston Morning Brief, Oct. 26: City urges residents to sign up for health coverage
City urges residents to sign up for health coverage.
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Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of October 19 through October 25, 2026
One Boston resident's obituary was published this week: Russell, Carlota, age 83, who died October 19, 2026.
Morning Brief
Boston Morning Brief, Oct. 24: Early ballot processing begins ahead of election
City begins advance processing of early voted ballots ahead of Nov. 3 election. Also in today's brief (13 items): City opens comment period on housing funds report; Celtics beat Knicks 107-103 as Tatum scores 36; Bruins top Sharks 6-4 at TD Garden; More than 150 dogs parade in Downtown Crossing.
Morning Brief
Boston Morning Brief, Oct. 23: Health commission seeks bids for rapid HIV treatment
The Boston Public Health Commission opened a request for proposals for its Rapid Start Program, aimed at speeding antiretroviral therapy for people newly diagnosed with HIV.
Government · Public Improvement Commission
PIC approves duct bank for battery project
Boston's Public Improvement Commission approved four petitions, including a Charlestown duct bank route for a 700-megawatt Everett battery project.
Morning Brief
Boston Morning Brief, Oct. 22: Dana-Farber breaks ground on cancer hospital
Dana-Farber begins construction on a 300-bed cancer hospital in the Longwood Medical Area.
Government · Disability Commission Advisory Board
Advisory Board OKs Minutes, Reviews SNAP Changes
Boston's Disability Commission Advisory Board reviewed federal SNAP cuts and a stalled Seaport elevator project.
Morning Brief
Boston Morning Brief, Oct. 21: New affordable units posted citywide
City posts new affordable housing listings at four Boston addresses this week.
Morning Brief
City posts affordable housing opening at Harvard Street
Boston.gov posted a new affordable housing opportunity for apartments at 77 and 94 Harvard Street, inviting residents to apply through the city's housing listing.
Morning Brief
VA Boston Healthcare receives funding for facility upgrades
VA Boston Healthcare System received new funding for Non-Recurring Maintenance projects in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026, continuing infrastructure improvements at its facilities.
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