City sues to protect $20M Roxbury grant

From Boston News

• Council panel delays vote on detectives' raises. Boston's Ways and Means Committee held off funding detectives' contract raises as councilors pressed the police department on a shrinking detective count and a stalled academy class.Boston News

Today in Boston

• Pressley, Wu sue to protect Roxbury street grant. Rep. Ayanna Pressley and Mayor Michelle Wu announced Boston is suing the Trump administration to preserve a $20 million federal grant for street improvements in Roxbury, contesting its cancellation. WCVB also reported the suit.Rep. Ayanna Pressley's Office
• Two BPS employees win Shattuck Public Service Awards. Boston Public Schools said Food and Nutrition Services coordinator Billy Grubbs and Mather Elementary paraeducator Kimberly Marshall are among this year's Henry L. Shattuck Public Service Award recipients, to be honored October 21.Boston Public Schools
• Red Sox name starting pitchers for Wild Card series. Heavy.com reports the Red Sox have announced their starting pitching plans for the American League Wild Card series against the rival Yankees.Heavy.com
• Bruins set opening night roster for new season. 98.5 The Sports Hub reports the Bruins have finalized their opening night roster ahead of the 2026-27 season, with center James Hagens among the players confirmed to make the team.98.5 The Sports Hub

Coming up

• Tomorrow: Council housing committee hears docket on development. The City Council's Committee on Housing and Community Development holds a hearing Tuesday on Docket #0695, according to the city's public events calendar.City of Boston
• Tomorrow: Council cancels hearing on Docket #0162. The City Council's Committee on Government Operations has canceled its Tuesday hearing on Docket #0162, the city's events calendar shows.City of Boston
• Tomorrow: Library trustees hold Tuesday meeting. The Trustees of the Public Library of the City of Boston meet Tuesday as part of the board's regular oversight of library operations and policy.City of Boston
• Tomorrow: Community meeting set for Columbus Park, Long Wharf. The city holds a community meeting Tuesday on plans for Christopher Columbus Park and Long Wharf along the North End waterfront.City of Boston
• Tomorrow: Free Parks Fitness classes offered Tuesday. Boston Parks and Recreation offers free Tuesday fitness classes, including an all-ages yoga session with Nikita and a "Kick It" workout with Olivia.City of Boston
• Tomorrow: Free bra fittings mark breast cancer awareness. Patch's Boston calendar lists a free bra-fitting event Tuesday to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month.Boston Patch
• Sat, Oct 3: Berklee offers free KidsJam music program Oct. 3. Patch's Boston calendar lists KidsJam, Berklee College of Music's free program for children, scheduled for October 3.Boston Patch

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