Green Line shutdown snarls commutes; Orange next

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MBTA Green Line shutdown snarls commutes; Orange Line closure next

MBTA crews began a major maintenance and signal upgrade project Monday that suspends large sections of the Green Line's B, C, D and E branches through Aug. 16, with riders near Copley Square shifting to shuttle buses and the fare-free Route 39 standing in for E Branch service. The MBTA says riders should plan for about 25 extra minutes of travel time. The Orange Line will close between Oak Grove and Back Bay from Aug. 20-30 as part of $25 billion in infrastructure fixes.

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Partial solar eclipse and Perseid meteors to light up Mass. sky

On Wednesday, Aug. 12, Massachusetts skywatchers can catch a partial solar eclipse (10-30% sun coverage) in the afternoon alongside the Perseid meteor shower, though the total eclipse path won't cross the U.S.

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Zoning Board of Appeal holds virtual hearing on Murray Court project

The Boston Zoning Board of Appeal holds a virtual public hearing today, Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom to review local zoning appeals, including a proposed residential addition near Charlestown on Murray Court.

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'Hooked' pop-up raw bar opens at The Anchor in Charlestown

The Anchor at Shipyard Park launches its 'Hooked' pop-up raw bar today, Tuesday, Aug. 11, offering fresh local oysters, clams and shrimp at the Charlestown Navy Yard.

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Charlestown neighbors review proposed 25 Supertest Street development

On Monday, Aug. 10, the Boston Planning Department hosted a virtual public meeting under Article 80 on the proposed 25 Supertest Street and Hood Green development in Charlestown, which includes a 130-key hotel, 108 housing units and new open space.

The Charlestown Patriot-Bridge

Saturdays on the Square pop-up market continues in City Square

Charlestown's weekly Saturdays on the Square market runs through Aug. 29 on City Square from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with local vendors, artists and craft makers, plus live sing-along music from the Charlestown City Sing-Along Group.

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Charlestown's Tara Fisher joins CEOs Against Cancer chapter

The American Cancer Society appointed Charlestown resident and corporate deal lawyer Tara Fisher to its New England CEOs Against Cancer chapter on Friday, Aug. 7, expanding the group's regional fundraising and patient care initiatives.

The Charlestown Patriot-Bridge