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Greater Boston renters need to make $181K to afford a starter home
A homebuyer needs to earn at least $181,000 a year to be able to comfortably afford a single-family home — and a lower-priced one at that — in Greater Boston, a new Boston Indicators report states. Why it matters: Homeownership remains out of reach for Greater Boston residents, especially Black and Latino residents, even as home sale prices soften, per the 2026 Greater Boston Housing Report Card released Tuesday. Catch up quick: Demand has outpaced housing supply for decades in Massachusetts, but home sale prices have increased on pace with (and sometimes outpacing) inflation. Those increases, plus increased interest rates, mean home prices are just starting to dip slightly even as the region's population growth and economy slow down. By the numbers: In 2021, interest rates were 3% and the median cost of a single-family home in a "low-priced town" was $553,500, per the report. Some 188,000 renters in Greater Boston earned enough to own a home in that scenario ($124,000 or more). Today, interest rates have more than doubled and the median for that home is $600,000. Now just 119,000 renters earn enough to afford a home ($181,000 or more). Data: Zillow via Boston Indicators, 2026 Greater Boston Housing
Harvard Crimson
The Fringe at the Lilypad: A Cornerstone of Cambridge Jazz
At 10:32 p.m. on Oct. 19, George Garzone — who had minutes ago been milling about the small space and chatting with old friends while his bandmates warmed up — began playing, his saxophone shining golden amidst the dark. Every Monday, Garzone — who, along with bassist John Lockwood and drummer Francisco Mela, makes up jazz trio The Fringe — performs at the Lilypad, a small music venue and event space. Through changes in venue and trio members, The Fringe’s weekly improvisational performances have been a cornerstone of Cambridge’s jazz scene for 45 years, gathering an audience of both devoted returners and first-time listeners.
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Attend Second Annual Boston Frostival This Winter
If you missed last year’s inaugural Boston Frostival, good news — the event is back for its second year, with festivities kicking off next month. Once again, the multi-month celebration of all things winter brings tons of fun, with highlights including Saturday drone shows through December (at 6 and 8 p.m.); the Frostival Lodge open on Copley Square throughout January and February (hosted by Wayfair and offering sports broadcasts, culinary demonstrations and full bar services); and the Frostival Ferris Wheel running February–April.
Slipped Disc
Boston players: We are a broken-hearted orchestra
Members of the Boston Symphony and a life patron talk on public radio about their lives since the board dismissed their music director Andris Nelsons. It’s a civilised and restrained conversation but none the less powerful for its emotions. Listen to these voices. The BSO leadership refuse to.
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Natick town government meetings for week of Nov. 9, 2026
A sampling of Natick town government meetings and agenda items for the week of Nov. 9, 2026 (Review all meetings & agendas):. Council on Aging Board (Nov. 9, 2pm, Community-Senior Center & online) Town Staff Report – Donna Tarutz, Director Council on Aging and Human Services; Subcommittee and Workgroup Reports...
Boston
Eng skips council hearing on Blue Hill Ave. project despite subpoena, citing family vacation
Councilor Culpepper said he plans to seek court enforcement of the subpoena that the council would vote on Nov. 18. MBTA General Manager Phil Eng skipped a Boston City Council hearing Friday at which he had been subpoenaed to testify about the controversial Blue Hill Avenue redesign, with the transit agency citing a “previously planned vacation with his family.”
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Pittsfield Takes Win in Defensive Battle in Division 3
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Mateo Yepez struck from about 35 yards out late in the first half, and the Pittsfield boys soccer team Monday went on to a 1-0 win over Dedham in the first round of the Division 4 State Tournament. Carlos Lagos made nine saves, and the Generals...
Caught in Southie
A Southie Legacy: Pastor Burns Stanfield Retires After 35 Years at Fourth Presbyterian Church
Pastor Burns Stanfield delivered his retirement sermon at Fourth Presbyterian Church on Sunday, November 8, and will depart after 35 years of pastoring. Stanfield joined Fourth in 1991 and led the church in enriching the neighborhood through alms, the arts, and a robust array of youth programs. A lifelong musician, he began offering music lessons at the church around 1993. Over the next decade, this evolved into Fourth’s longstanding children’s and teens’ theater.
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Big Daddy Kane To Enter Berklee Hip-Hop Hall Of Fame
Big Daddy Kane will enter Berklee College of Music’s Hip-Hop Hall of Fame during a ceremony and concert in Boston later this month. Berklee announced that the Brooklyn MC will be inducted Thursday, November 19, at 8 P.M. inside the Berklee Performance Center. The event will combine the formal...
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The Natick Comets are taking over the PWHL on Feb 6!
Natick Comets Take on the PWHL! Join Us for a Night with the Boston Fleet!. Get ready, Comets! We're heading to Agganis Arena for an exciting night of professional women's hockey!. The Natick Comets Hockey Club is thrilled to invite our players, families, coaches, and community to join us on...
The Enterprise
Eve Montague returns to lead South Shore arts program
South Shore Conservatory (SSC) has welcomed Eve Montague back to its Creative Arts Therapies Department as program manager. Montague, a board-certified music therapist with four decades of experience working with people of all ages and abilities, previously established and led the department, according to a community announcement. Montague spent 13 years leading the program and helped develop SSC Community Voices, Singing with Parkinson’s and SSC Memory Cafe. “I’m so excited to have Eve Montague back at SSC as our program manager of Creative Arts Therapies,” said Todd Swavey, director of Arts Education at South Shore Conservatory. “Eve is passionate, thoughtful and incredibly detail-oriented, and she’s such a wonderful resource for our faculty and our community. She brings so much aknowledge and care to the work she does, and we’re really lucky to have her back on the team.” Creative Arts Therapies programs at South Shore Conservatory SSC’s Creative Arts Therapies Department offers programs for people of varying ages and abilities, with a focus on connection, communication, self-expression and overall well-being, according to the announcement. Programs currently include individual music therapy, SSC Community Voices and Community Voices Too!, Percussion Commotion, SSC Memory Cafe, Community Jam and a songwriting series. Montague’s experience
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Knight Moves Cafe serves more than just food
The scent of handcrafted vanilla lattes and freshly made sandwiches fills the cozy space. Endless collections of games line the walls, and people gather around tables scattered throughout. One loud crew is laughing over a fun party game. Two friends are intently focused on a round of chess. One table erupts with a mix of emotions as someone makes the game-winning play.
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‘That’s my son, that’s my kid’: Mother of ‘Voice of Logan’ winner shares how proud she is
BOSTON (WHDH) - He’s got the voice, and he has his mom’s stamp of approval. Arlington native and HVAC pipe fitter Chris Donisi is your new Voice of Logan. “Crazy,” Donisi said. “Never expected it to be this big.”. Just as big is his mom Helen’s...
netheatregeek.com
Clean Clothes Make You Feel Like Somebody: “The Wash”
Ooct. 31 – Nov. 22, 2026. TL;DR: The Porch’s The Wash had a bad night. It is still a great production. Link to purchase the playscript is below. “What doesn’t come out in the wash comes out in the rinse.” – A Southern folk proverb.
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bostonrealestatetimes.com
Rogerson Unveils Plans for Major Memory Care and Senior Housing Redevelopment in Boston’s Jamaica Plain
Six-story development will feature 66 memory care units, 41 affordable senior apartments, and expanded community amenities, marking a significant investment in services for older adults. BOSTON— Rogerson Communities is moving forward with a major redevelopment of Rogerson House in Jamaica Plain, a project that will create 66 memory care units...