Recount Confirms Brownsberger Win by 35 Votes

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Recount Confirms Brownsberger Primary Win Despite City Losses

A districtwide recount requested by both candidates confirmed on September 25 that state Sen. William Brownsberger won the Sept. 1 Democratic primary over challenger Daniel Lander by 35 votes, 12,293 to 12,258. Brownsberger carried Belmont by 2,200 votes, while Lander led in Boston by 1,762 votes, including in Allston, Brighton and Fenway precincts. Turnout in Boston was about 18% of registered voters, compared with 35% in Belmont.

Cambridge Day

City Imposes Beacon Street Parking Limits for BC Family Weekend

The Boston Transportation Department has restricted parking along Beacon Street near Boston College through Saturday, September 26, at 11:59 p.m. to accommodate heavy bus traffic.

City of Boston

Applications Open for Boston Fall Block Party Mini-Grants

Mayor Michelle Wu's Office of Neighborhood Services is accepting applications for mini-grants of up to $500 to help residents and community groups host neighborhood block parties this fall.

City of Boston

BPD Soccer Session for Ages 10–12 Set for Rogers Park

Boston Police District D-14 and the Police Activities League host a soccer session for ages 10–12 today from 10:45 a.m. to noon at Rogers Park in Brighton.

Brighton Main Streets

Team Massachusetts Leads Brighton Voter Canvass at Rogers Park

Democratic campaign volunteers gather today from noon to 2 p.m. at Rogers Park in Brighton to canvass residents ahead of upcoming elections.

Indivisible Boros & Beyond

Brighton Library Hosts Food-Themed Book Discussion

The Brighton branch of the Boston Public Library hosts The Food Group today from 2 to 3 p.m., discussing Rick Martínez's cookbook "Salsa Daddy" and sharing recipes.

Boston Public Library

Honan-Allston Branch Marks 25th Anniversary

The Honan-Allston Branch of the Boston Public Library celebrates its 25th anniversary today from noon to 3 p.m. with an all-ages event; the branch opened in 2001.

Boston Public Library

Allston-Brighton Parade and Honan 5K Scheduled Sunday

The Allston-Brighton Parade steps off at 1 p.m. Sunday, September 27, while the Brian J. Honan 5K Run/Walk starts at noon, affecting streets through Brighton Center and Oak Square.

City of Boston

Irish Village Hosts Live Weekend Entertainment in Brighton

Irish Village hosts live music tonight starting at 9:30 p.m. at 224 Market Street in Brighton.

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