Zoning advances for small solar, wind projects

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Planning Department Advances Zoning for Small Clean Energy Projects

Boston's Planning Department this month recommended a new consolidated local permitting process and zoning for Small Clean Energy Infrastructure such as solar panels and wind turbines, in compliance with state law and the city's climate resiliency goals. The zoning also introduces regulations on the dimensions and use of Battery Energy Storage Systems, and still needs approval from the Boston Zoning Commission. At the same meeting, the BPDA Board approved four development projects totaling about 398,998 square feet and 329 new homes, 137 of them income-restricted.

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Northeastern Students Begin Fall Move-In

Students started moving into Northeastern's Boston campus Sunday, Aug. 16, with rolling bins, marking the start of fall move-in season.

Northeastern Global News

Museum of Fine Arts Hosts Guided 'Boston Stories' Art Tour

A guided tour of artworks capturing Boston's spirit runs Monday, Aug. 17, from 11 a.m. to noon at the MFA.

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City Hosts Virtual Abutters Meeting for Boylston Street Project

The City of Boston holds a virtual abutters meeting Monday, Aug. 17, from 6-7 p.m. on converting a mixed-use building at 205-207 Boylston St. in Jamaica Plain into residential units.

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Free Spanish Conversation Workshop Tonight at BASE

The Boston Area Spanish Exchange hosts a free, open-level Spanish conversation workshop Monday, Aug. 17, from 7:15-8:15 p.m. at its Arch Street location.

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BPS Says No New School Needed at Former Jackson Mann Site

Boston Public Schools announced Sunday, Aug. 16, it won't retain the former Jackson Mann School site in Allston-Brighton for a new school, citing vacant seats and declining enrollment.

Allstonia

BU Women's Soccer Opens Road Slate with 5-1 Win Over UAlbany

Boston University's women's soccer team beat UAlbany 5-1 Sunday, Aug. 16, in its first road match, led by a brace from junior Jaiden Schultz.

Boston University Athletics

Age Strong Behavioral-Health Grant Deadline Arrives

Applications for Boston's Age Strong Commission grant, which funds behavioral-health access for older adults, are due by 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17.

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Dorchester Surplus-Property RFP Closes Today

Proposals for the City of Boston's RFP to dispose of an approximately 800-square-foot surplus parcel on Devon Street in Dorchester are due by 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17.

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Gardens for Charlestown Hosts 'Learn to Play Mahjong - Night 2'

Gardens for Charlestown hosts a hands-on workshop on Mahjong strategy and history Monday, Aug. 17, from 6-8 p.m. on its patio.

Gardens for Charlestown

McKay School Hosts Free Youth 'Bike Town' Pop-Up Event

Children ages 4-12 can join a free drop-in cycling session Monday, Aug. 17, from 4-7 p.m. at the McKay School in East Boston, with bikes and helmets provided.

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Center for Working Families Launches Digital Literacy Workshop

The Center for Working Families launches a free digital literacy workshop Monday, Aug. 17, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at its Roxbury location.

City of Boston

CPA Funding Meet & Greet Set for Peoples Baptist Church

The city hosts an in-person workshop Monday, Aug. 17, from 6-7:30 p.m. at Peoples Baptist Church in Lower Roxbury to guide community groups on Community Preservation Act funding applications.

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