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Disability Board Presses City on Blue Hill Ave Redesign
Boston disability board presses city on $124 million Blue Hill Avenue redesign, flags two access gaps.
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Nor'easter forces Red Sox schedule shuffle
Nor'easter threatens weekend with high wind and rain, forcing Red Sox schedule shuffle. From our own coverage: Council panel weighs digital equity, HVAC grants; Council weighs ban on synthetic kratom, 7-OH. Also in today's brief (12 items): BC High probes racist language accusations; Ci…
Government · Zoning Board of Appeal
Zoning board splits 5-2, approves Roslindale project
Boston's Zoning Board of Appeal splits 5-2 on a contested Roslindale infill project, with the chair in the minority.
Government · City Council
Council presses USPS on Allston post office reversal
Boston councilors grill an empty chair as USPS skips hearing on its Allston post office reversal.
Government · City Council
Council hears push for BPS fundraising disclosure law
Boston council committee probes private fundraising gaps across BPS, citing New York City's disclosure law as a model.
Government · City Council
Council Weighs Ban on Synthetic Kratom, 7-OH
Boston Council hears hours of dueling testimony on a synthetic kratom ban. Docket 1414, sponsored by Councilors John FitzGerald and Edward M.
Government · City Council
Council panel weighs digital equity, HVAC grants
Boston council committee clears path for digital equity and school HVAC funding ahead of Wednesday vote. Chaired by City Councilor Edward M.
Morning Brief
Nine-day Green Line shutdown planned for signal work
MBTA plans nine-day Green Line shutdown across all four branches for signal work. From our own coverage: Council panel weighs school HVAC, digital equity grants; Council weighs ban on synthetic kratom, 7-OH. Also in today's brief (11 items): MBTA plans nine-day Green Line shutdown; Heal…
Sports
Boston sports roundup, Sept. 14 to Sept. 20
The Boston City Council used its Sept. 16 meeting to honor BC High boys lacrosse coach Marcus Craigwell for guiding his team to the 2026 state championship, its first title after five tournament appearances since he took over the program in 2019. Councillors Brian Worrell and Fitzgerald…
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of September 14, 2026 through September 20, 2026
Five Boston-resident obituaries were published this week: Daniels, Thomas, 71; Gimenez, Alexander, 33; Kwan, Angelita, 85; Parsons, Linda A.; and Ross, Donald E. Jr., 79. All five died between September 15 and September 17, 2026, with notices posted through Echovita and arrangements han…