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Lower Allston's first Cat Stroll draws 300-350
September 21, 2026
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Lower Allston's first Cat Stroll draws hundreds
About 300 to 350 people attended the inaugural Cat Stroll at Smith Playground on Sunday, walking through Lower Allston with their cats. Organizer Ashley Lesperance had anticipated less than half that turnout and said she'd 'be riding the high from this for quite some time.'
Boston.com
Career Café and Business Builders meet in Allston today
Harvard Ed Portal hosts coaching and roundtable discussions for job seekers, entrepreneurs, and business owners from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 224 Western Ave.
Harvard Ed Portal
Nai Palm performs at Brighton Music Hall tonight
The Hiatus Kaiyote vocalist plays a jazz/blues concert at 7:00 p.m. at 158 Brighton Ave.; ages 18 and older.
Live Nation
Free pilot shuttle launches between Brighton senior centers
A free shuttle begins today, running between 20 Chestnut Hill Ave. and 77 Warren St., with morning and additional daytime trips.
Brighton Main Streets
Allston/Brighton 121B project meeting set for September 28
The Boston Planning & Development Agency holds a virtual meeting to discuss the 121B development project, open to the public.
Boston Planning & Development Agency
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