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Steve Marcelin Named Allston Village Main Streets ED
September 28, 2026
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Steve Marcelin Named Allston Village Main Streets Executive Director
Steve Marcelin takes the helm today as the sixth executive director of Allston Village Main Streets, after a summer of interviews and board meetings. He comes from Roslindale Main Streets, where he started as a volunteer, became a market manager and then event manager over nearly a decade. A five-person hiring committee reviewed at least 16 candidates, some from as far away as Maryland and Washington state.
Allstonia
Zolita Plays Brighton Music Hall Tonight
Pop artist Zolita performs at Brighton Music Hall tonight, Monday, September 28, with support from Pig Milk. Doors open at 7 p.m.
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The Pet Shop and Blanchard's Liquors to Close on Harvard Avenue
Longtime Harvard Avenue businesses The Pet Shop and Blanchard's Liquors are set to close permanently this fall.
Allstonia
Election Commissioners to Certify Early Voting Plans Today
Boston's Board of Election Commissioners holds a virtual public meeting today at 3:30 p.m. to certify early voting plans for the November election.
City of Boston
City Council Committee Holds Budget Hearing Today
The Boston City Council's Ways and Means Committee holds a remote public hearing today at 10 a.m. on Dockets #1671-1674.
City of Boston
Free After-School Homework Help Today at the Library
Boston Public Schools teachers offer free drop-in homework help today from 3 to 5 p.m. at the public library.
Boston Public Library
Nor'easter Knocks Out Power Across Boston, Rain Continues Monday
About 11,000 customers across New England, including 109 in Boston, lost power after Sunday's nor'easter; rain was expected to continue into Monday.
The Boston Globe
Pokémon Club Meets Today at Brighton Branch Library
Kids can bring cards to show, trade, or battle at Pokémon Club today from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Brighton Branch Library.
Boston Public Library
Berklee Songwriters Perform at Free Open Mic Tonight
Berklee's Original Open Mic takes place tonight at 7 p.m. at the Red Room at Cafe 939, where students can sign up to perform an original song for free.
Berklee College of Music
Sex Pistols Play the Royale Tonight
The Sex Pistols, featuring Frank Carter, perform at the Royale tonight at 8 p.m.; the show is 18-plus.
Royale
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