Council panel presses on voting access

From Boston News

• City Council panel presses on Election Day accessibility failures. A City Council committee heard from advocacy groups and the city's own election records chief about Primary Day accessibility failures at polling sites, including a locked entrance that forced voters up unramped stairs, as members weighed a resolution backing statewide same-day voter registration.Boston News

Boston on Sat, Oct 3

• Flynn seeks commission to boost police hiring. City Councilor Ed Flynn filed a resolution urging Boston to form a commission focused on hiring and retaining police officers, The Boston Sun reported.The Boston Sun
• New income-restricted housing units listed in Boston. The city's Metrolist housing lottery posted new income-restricted listings overnight, including a $2,200-a-month rental at 80 Bridge Street and ownership and rental units in Dorchester and South Boston ranging from about $1,880 to $298,896.City of Boston
• BPS spotlights custodian Miguel Diaz for appreciation day. Boston Public Schools marked National Custodian Day Oct. 2 by honoring district custodians, highlighting Mildred Avenue K-8's day senior custodian, Miguel Diaz, who leads cleaning, maintenance and contractor coordination there.Boston Public Schools
• Boston school to get dozens of new books. A Boston school will receive dozens of new books through a literacy award, giving students expanded reading options this school year, Boston Patch reported.Boston Patch
• Red Sox make Chapman's $13 million deal official. The Red Sox finalized a $13 million contract for reliever Aroldis Chapman covering the 2027 season, Sports Illustrated reported.Sports Illustrated

Coming up

• Sun, Oct 4: Open Streets returns to Allston Brighton today. The city's Open Streets program closes streets to cars for walking, biking and community activities in Allston Brighton on Oct. 4, according to the city's events calendar.City of Boston
• Mon, Oct 5: City hosts digital literacy workshop Monday. Boston residents can attend a free Digital Literacy Workshop Oct. 5 through the city's events calendar to build computer and internet skills.City of Boston
• Mon, Oct 5: Landmarks panel reviews Mission Grammar design Monday. The Boston Landmarks Commission's Mission Grammar Design Review Subcommittee meets Oct. 5, according to the city's public meeting calendar.City of Boston
• Mon, Oct 5: Boston Cultural Council meets Monday. The Boston Cultural Council, which reviews local arts and culture funding requests, holds its regular meeting Oct. 5, according to the city's calendar.City of Boston
• Tue, Oct 6: BPS students get early release Tuesday. Boston Public Schools students have an early release day Oct. 6 for educator professional development, according to the district's events calendar.Boston Public Schools
• Sun, Oct 18: ALS, MS charity walk returns Oct. 18. Organizers announced the 18th annual ALS & MS Walk for Living will take place Oct. 18 in Boston, honoring the Hackel-Remis family, Boston Patch reported.Boston Patch

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