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Public comment opens for Austin Street Lots affordable housing

The City opened an 18-day public comment period on Aug. 13 on a proposed seven-story, 123-unit affordable housing development at 130 Rutherford Ave., known as the Austin Street Lots. The notice covers a Finding of No Significant Impact and the City's intent to request the release of funds for the project. Residents have until the close of the comment period to weigh in.

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Archaeological report reveals extent of Bunker Hill finds

The City's Archaeology Program released a final report on Aug. 14 detailing summer excavations at Bunker Hill Monument, which mapped the 1775 earthen redoubt and uncovered battlefield artifacts.

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Sonny Gray notches 15th win as Red Sox shut out Pirates

Sonny Gray earned his career-best 15th win as the Red Sox beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0 on Saturday; DH Masataka Yoshida left the game with hamstring tightness.

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Charlestown Youth Football and Cheer registration closes Aug. 21

Online registration for the 2026 Charlestown Youth Football and Cheer season closes for select teams on Friday, Aug. 21.

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Abutters meeting set for Shipyard Park's 'The Anchor' alcohol license

The City will hold a virtual abutters meeting Thursday, Aug. 20, on outdoor venue The Anchor's request for a common victualler all-alcohol license at Charlestown's Shipyard Park.

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NPS seeks lease proposals for Navy Yard's Building 125

The National Park Service is accepting proposals to lease Building 125, a 10,188-square-foot historic brick building in the Charlestown Navy Yard, with submissions due Aug. 21.

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BERDO emissions reporting deadline hits this weekend

Owners of large buildings covered by Boston's Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance face an extended deadline this weekend, Aug. 15-16, to report energy and water use and confirm 2025 emissions compliance.

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Charlestown's renovated BCYF pool stays open into September

Charlestown's renovated outdoor BCYF pool will run six days a week, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., through Sunday, September 6, for Boston residents with a free BCYF membership.

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