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City earmarks $16M for Fairmount Apartments
Boston announces more than $16 million to modernize Fairmount Apartments in Hyde Park.
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Five free bus routes coming in 2027
Boston will launch five free MBTA-connector bus routes in neighborhoods including Mattapan and Roxbury starting in early 2027. Also in today's brief (12 items): Boston to launch five free bus routes; City Council backs Question 6 conservation fund; Question 7 ballot guide addresses sing…
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Zoning board weighs Athens Street parking cut
Zoning board weighs South Boston six-unit project after parking cut draws abutter opposition. From our own coverage: Zoning board weighs six-unit Athens Street project. Also in today's brief (15 items): MBTA touts Green Line reliability gains; Harbor Towers opens $20 million flood barri…
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City commits $1 million to Black men's health
Boston Public Health Commission commits $1 million to new Black men's health initiative. Also in today's brief (13 items): Boston commits $1 million to Black men's health programs; 45,000-square-foot athletic club planned for Seaport; Affordable housing lotteries open for Dorchester uni…
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FEMA grant funds 12 new firefighters
FEMA awards Revere Fire Department $2.5 million grant to hire 12 new firefighters. From our own coverage: Traffic Commission advances parking changes, punts lot dispute; Health board reports overdose drop, kratom warning. Also in today's brief (15 items): FEMA grant to fund 12 new Rever…
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Red Sox season ends in Yankees sweep
Red Sox season ends as Yankees sweep Boston in American League Wild Card Series. Also in today's brief (12 items): Red Sox eliminated after Yankees sweep wild card series; Healey declares energy emergency, expands heating aid; Apparel brand opens pop-up shop in Boston; Boston events gui…
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Committee debates tree rules, weighs fines
Winthrop committee debates developer tree rules, weighing fines and a fee-in-lieu option. From our own coverage: Committee drafts developer tree rules without taking vote; School Committee reviews warrants as busing needs surge. Also in today's brief (3 items): Danvers volleyball visits…
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Council panel presses on voting access
Council committee presses Election Department on accessibility ahead of Question 4 vote. From our own coverage: City Council panel presses on Election Day accessibility failures. Also in today's brief (12 items): Flynn seeks commission to boost police hiring; New income-restricted housi…
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Council eyes aid for Nubian Square fire victims
Boston council weighs emergency relief for businesses displaced by Nubian Square's six-alarm fire. From our own coverage: Council weighs aid for Nubian Square fire victims; Facilities panel weighs Dorchester school study contract. Also in today's brief (13 items): Council approves fundi…
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Schools adopt ICE encounter policy
Winthrop School Committee unanimously adopts policy on ICE encounters at school buildings under state mandate. From our own coverage: Schools subcommittee weighs ICE encounter policy; School Committee weighs police policy, teacher's travel plea.
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