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Dorchester Reporter
Boston Irish Honors celebrates four leaders at Kennedy Library
Co-hosts Maureen Forry-Sorrell and Hon. Linda Dorcena Forry with this years Boston Irish Honors Nominees, Honorees Brig. Gen Jack Hammond, Martina Curtin, Sam Kennedy and Rev. Tom Kennedy. Photos by Flavio DeBarros, Flavio D Photography . Copyright © 2026 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. This content may not be re-published or...
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The Mill Wharf to Temporarily Close for Major Renovations and Brand Refresh in Scituate
A longstanding waterfront favorite in Scituate is preparing for a major makeover. The Mill Wharf will temporarily close its doors at 23 Mill Wharf Plaza on November 14, 2026, for what the restaurant describes as “essential building improvements.” The team expects to welcome guests back in spring/summer 2027, pending construction timelines. In addition to a complete interior design renovation, the project will also include a brand refresh and a menu overhaul.
Dorchester Reporter
BPS to close Charlestown High, move BINcA to Fields Corner
Pictured: The former Grover Cleveland School building on Charles Street in Dorchester. File photo. Copyright © 2026 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. This content may not be re-published or re-used without written permission. In an ongoing effort to whittle down the city’s portfolio of school buildings to “approximately 95” by...
WBUR
City to pilot music and arts space in Brighton
The city of Boston plans to open temporary music and art studios in Brighton next summer. The Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture has been working with the Boston Housing Authority to design a music and arts building, alongside affordable housing, at a large city-owned parcel at 290 North Beacon St. With rising construction costs and a complex financing picture, the project will take years to complete. In light of this, the city now plans to build out a temporary pilot space to be completed in a matter of months.
hoodline.com
Downtown Crossing Clinic to Close Dec. 18 as Its Building Is Set for Housing Conversion
Patients of MGH Downtown Associates have until Dec. 18 to plan for the closure of the primary-care practice at 294 Washington Street. The Boston Globe reported that Mass General Brigham is ending the practice, which has served the neighborhood for more than two decades, and that developer Synergy plans to convert the building to apartments. The Globe estimated that 8,000 to 10,000 patients will be affected.
hoodline.com
New 18-Acre Historic District Could Ease Boston Office-to-Housing Conversions
A proposed 18-acre historic district in Boston’s Financial District is moving toward federal review, but its effect on office-to-housing conversions would depend on more than whether a building falls within its boundaries. The Massachusetts Historical Commission voted to advance the proposed Exchange District to the National Park Service for final review and potential listing on the National Register of Historic Places. If listed, the district could make qualifying rehabilitation projects eligible to seek state and federal historic tax credits.
bostonagentmagazine.com
Construction begins on affordable homes set to replace vacant lots in Mission Hill
Developers have set their sights on a collection of vacant, city-owned lots at the intersection of Parker and Terrace Streets in Mission Hill. Construction began on Mission Hill Pathway, a five-story affordable housing project set to offer 48 homeownership opportunities at the location. The development team includes Kevin Maguire of...
WBUR
Boston city councilor plans to seek legal action after T general manager fails to attend hearing
A Boston city councilor plans to pursue legal action against the leader of the MBTA for not appearing at a hearing, despite being issued a subpoena. Last week, the City Council voted to subpoena T general manager and interim transportation secretary Phil Eng to testify about the controversial Blue Hill Avenue redevelopment project. The hearing, co-sponsored by councilors Miniard Culpepper and Brian Worrell, was a follow up meeting to discuss civil rights and transportation equity — in addition to the possibility of bringing an Orange Line extension to Blue Hill Avenue.
umassmedia.com
Meet the ‘Rat Queen’ of Boston, Sariah Wertman
It’s no secret that Boston has a rat problem, but with the appearance of the self-appointed Rat Queen, we can find a way to control the city’s rats while having a little fun of our own. Sariah Wertman, a Boston woman who one day slipped on a papier-mâché...
MassLive.com
White Stadium reaches major construction milestone as Boston Legacy’s home takes shape
BOSTON — The redevelopment of White Stadium in Franklin Park reached a major construction milestone this week as the final steel beam was added to the stadium structure. The milestone marks the completion of the 2,500-ton steel structural framework for the new stadium, which will be used by both Boston Public Schools athletes and Boston Legacy Football Club, the professional women’s soccer team that played its inaugural season this year.
Insurance Journal
Dorchester Reporter
Activists tell Wu that ‘privatizing’ funding for youth jobs is ineffective
Khalil Howe, a member of the Youth Justice Empowerment Union (YJEU), spoke with Mayor Michelle Wu during a Mayor’s Coffee Hour at the Shelburne Community Center in Roxbury last month. Looking on are Wu’s Roxbury liaison Abdullah Beckett and YJEU member Star Nunez. Yawu Miller photo. Copyright ©...
Caught in Southie
Snowport Returns to Seaport on November 6th for the Holiday Season
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Seaport! Snowport is back for another season, bringing holiday shopping, festive activities, food, and plenty of holiday cheer to the neighborhood. The popular Snowport Holiday Market opens on Friday, November 6th, for its sixth year, featuring local vendors, unique...
Dorchester Reporter
City voters delivered huge margins for Democrats in historic election wave
A group of pro-Healy sign-holders, all members of the Sheet Metal Union on Adams Street in Dorchester, gathered to rally voters to their cause on Election Day in Adams Village. Seth Daniel photo. Copyright © 2026 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. This content may not be re-published or re-used without written...
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Boston Launches Annual Winter Coat Drive for Residents Experiencing Homelessness
The City of Boston kicked off its annual Winter Coat Drive to help residents experiencing homelessness. Organized by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) and Friends of Boston's Homeless (FOBH), the annual coat drive runs now through early February 2027, according to a statement from city officials provided to MassLive.