City commits $1 million to Black men's health

Boston on Wed, Oct 7

• Boston commits $1 million to Black men's health programs. The Boston Public Health Commission announced $1 million in new funding for programs supporting Black men's health, citing long-standing health disparities facing the group.Boston Public Health Commission
• 45,000-square-foot athletic club planned for Seaport. A new 45,000-square-foot athletic club is coming to Boston's Seaport district, Boston Patch reported, though an opening date was not given.Boston Patch
• Affordable housing lotteries open for Dorchester units. The city opened applications for income-restricted units in Dorchester, including a one-bedroom rental at 841 Columbia Road for $2,900 a month and homeownership units at the BLUME on the Ave development starting at $249,999.City of Boston
• City seeks bids for Flaherty Pool repairs. Boston is soliciting bids to repair and repaint the Flaherty Pool interior, including lane lines, safety markings and gutter caulking, with bids due by October 27.City of Boston
• Ballot Question 5 stirs debate over tax refund law. This year's Question 5 asks Massachusetts voters whether to update a lesser-known state law that lets taxpayers get money back from the state, El Planeta reported ahead of November's election.El Planeta

Coming up

• Thu, Oct 8: City holds finished compost giveaway Thursday. The city is holding a finished compost giveaway for residents on October 8, part of its ongoing composting program.City of Boston
• Thu, Oct 8, 7:30 p.m.: Buena Vista Orchestra plays Cuban son Thursday. The Buena Vista Orchestra performs Cuban son music Thursday, October 8, at 7:30 p.m. at the Emerson Colonial Theatre, El Planeta reported.El Planeta
• Sat, Oct 10: Phantom of the Opera plays with live orchestra. Phantom of the Opera with a live orchestra is scheduled for October 10, according to the Boston Patch events calendar.Boston Patch
• Mon, Oct 12: Boston schools closed Monday for Indigenous Peoples Day. Boston Public Schools will be closed October 12 for Indigenous Peoples Day, according to the district's calendar.Boston Public Schools
• Wed, Oct 14, 6:00 p.m.: Boston School Committee meets Tuesday. The Boston School Committee holds a hybrid meeting October 14 at 6 p.m., running until 11 p.m., according to the district calendar.Boston Public Schools
• Wed, Oct 14: Goodwill hosts job and training fair Oct. 14. Goodwill is hosting a job and training fair October 14 for residents to meet employers who are hiring now, according to the Boston Patch calendar.Boston Patch
• Wed, Oct 14: Community meeting targets tax fraud victims Oct. 14. Suffolk prosecutors and Greater Boston Legal Services are holding a community meeting October 14 in Chelsea to identify and support possible victims of tax-preparer fraud.El Planeta
• Sun, Nov 8: Boston Civic Symphony opens 102nd season Nov. 8. The Boston Civic Symphony opens its 102nd season November 8 at Jordan Hall, led by Music Director Francisco Noya in a program of Brahms, Stravinsky and Beethoven, Boston Patch reported.Boston Patch

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