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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.
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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.
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of October 12, 2026 through October 18, 2026
This week's Boston obituary notices roundup includes one qualifying resident: Clark, David Barnhart, of Boston, who died on October 13, 2026. Clark was born in Oneonta, New York, in 1944.
Morning Brief
Orange Line hits 55 mph in speed boost
MBTA raises Orange Line speed limit to 55 mph between Assembly and North Station. Also in today's brief (10 items): BPS adds new AP Cybersecurity course; Orange Line speed limit rises to 55 mph; Logan voice contest narrows to eight finalists; Mayor Wu to deliver State of the Schools address.
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Deaf student journalist to cover State of Schools
Horace Mann School senior Jean Carlos Rodriguez will join the press scrum at Monday's State of the Schools address, part of his work as a founding Cougar Times staffer, BPS said.
Government · BPDA Board of Directors
BPDA approves tax relief for four housing projects
Boston's planning board approved its first tax relief deal for market-rate rental housing, aiming to restart four stalled projects.
Schools · Boston School Committee
School Committee Approves $787,501 Custodian Raise
The Boston School Committee previewed an all-day cellphone ban and approved $787,501 for custodian raises. Superintendent Mary Skipper said the device policy, covering phones, tablets and smartwatches, could begin "the first day of the 2027-2028 school year," pending a January 2027 vote.
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City earmarks $16M for Fairmount Apartments
Boston announces more than $16 million to modernize Fairmount Apartments in Hyde Park.
Government · City Council
Council presses BPS on English learner services
Boston's Education Committee pressed BPS on gaps serving its roughly 17,000 English learners.
Morning Brief
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…