Nanopress

A daily brief of everything local

Daily brief · Allston & Brighton, Boston, MA

Free Flu and COVID Vaccines Across Boston Through Dec.

September 18, 2026

Top story

Free flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics across Boston through December

The Boston Public Health Commission is offering free flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics across the city from September through December, with no appointments, insurance, or ID required. The program aims to reduce barriers to vaccination by holding clinics at schools, community centers, and other accessible locations.

City of Boston

Gimme Gimme Disco ABBA dance party at Brighton Music Hall tonight

Tonight at 8:00 p.m. at 158 Brighton Avenue.

Brighton Music Hall

Baby & Toddler Story Time at Brighton Branch today

10:30–11:15 a.m. today with stories, songs, and rhymes.

Boston Public Library

Allston-Brighton Stitch Lounge meets tonight

6–7 p.m. tonight at 6 Academy Hill Road for stitching and fiber arts.

Moments

City Council president criticizes Allston-Brighton college parties

Council President Liz Breadon called college students 'brats' for hosting all-night parties, highlighting noise tensions in the neighborhood.

Boston Herald

Mayor Wu appoints Emily Knight as economic development chief

Knight will begin serving on October 19, 2026.

City of Boston

Boston MBTA shutdowns page flags upcoming service changes

As of the city’s transportation update, Boston is tracking several MBTA service interruptions and shuttle-bus substitutions tied to active and upcoming infrastructure work. The page is especially relevant for riders planning travel around the city in mid-September 2026.

City of Boston

Brighton High receives grant for Arabic language program

Boston School Committee approved a $33,625 Qatar Foundation International grant for Brighton High School and discussed a 2026-31 strategic roadmap.

City of Boston

Boston plans Open Streets return to Allston-Brighton

The City of Boston announced that Open Streets Boston will return to Allston-Brighton on Sunday, October 4, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Streets on the route will be closed to traffic from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

City of Boston

City of Boston USACE Comment Letter

The City sent a letter that explains three main things: Where we agree with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Draft Feasibility Report. Where we want our partnership with USACE to go next.

City of Boston

Get the Allston & Brighton, Boston brief in your inbox every morning, free.

Get the morning brief

All Allston & Brighton, Boston briefs