VA Boston Healthcare receives funding for facility upgrades

Happening Tue, Oct 20

• Boston Collegiate Charter board meets today. Boston Collegiate Charter School's Joint Board of Trustees and Foundation Board holds a meeting Tuesday, October 20.City of Boston
• Council panel hears Community Preservation Act docket. The Boston City Council's Committee on the Community Preservation Act holds a hearing Tuesday, October 20, on Docket #1601.City of Boston
• Council education committee hears Docket #0407. The City Council's Committee on Education holds a hearing Tuesday, October 20, on Docket #0407.City of Boston
• Free bike repair workshop at East Boston library. The Boston Public Library's East Boston branch hosts a free bike repair workshop on Tuesday, October 20.Boston Public Library
• Medicare enrollment clinic set for East Boston. The city's Age Strong Commission holds a Medicare Open Enrollment clinic in East Boston on Tuesday, October 20, to help seniors review coverage options.City of Boston
• City offers homeownership drop-in sessions today. The city holds Homeownership Drop-in Sessions on Tuesday, October 20, for residents with questions about buying a home in Boston.City of Boston
• Wood Avenue safety redesign update meeting today. The city hosts a digital update session Tuesday, October 20, on proposed safety improvements for Wood Avenue.City of Boston

Boston on Mon, Oct 19

• 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.VA Boston Healthcare System
• Affordable rental listed at 50 Western Avenue. A newly listed affordable rental at 50 Western Avenue's Verra development rents for $2,242 a month, requiring a minimum annual income of $67,260 under the 100 percent AMI threshold.City of Boston
• Free business center for immigrant entrepreneurs opens. Lawyers for Civil Rights opened BizGrow Central near Boston Common, offering free legal advice, mentorship and workspace for immigrant, women and low-income entrepreneurs, according to El Planeta.El Planeta
• Museum of Science opens new river-view gallery. The Museum of Science opened a new 10,000-square-foot space overlooking the Charles River, with documentaries, an immersive installation and a celebration event planned in coming weeks, according to El Planeta.El Planeta
• ICA marks 90th anniversary with retrospective exhibit. The Institute of Contemporary Art is marking its 90th anniversary with "90 YEARS," a retrospective featuring works by Orozco, Siqueiros, Warhol and Kusama, with free admission Thursday evenings and for visitors under 18, according to El Planeta.El Planeta

Coming up

• Wed, Oct 21: Free bra fittings mark breast cancer awareness. A free bra-fitting event supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month takes place in Boston on Wednesday, October 21, according to Boston Patch's event calendar.Boston Patch
• Fri, Oct 30: Early voting continues through October 30. Boston residents can cast early ballots for the November 3 state election through Friday, October 30, at locations listed on the city's website.City of Boston

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