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Landmarks hearing today on 33 Cordis St.

August 25, 2026

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Boston Landmarks Commission holds virtual hearing today

The Boston Landmarks Commission meets virtually today, Aug. 25, with design review at 4 p.m. and a business meeting at 6 p.m. The design review agenda includes the Swallow Mansion at 33 Cordis Street, where applicant Joshua Matt has proposed a rear addition plus exterior building envelope and landscape updates. The hearing is virtual only; residents can join by the online meeting link or by calling 1-646-828-7666 with meeting code 165 149 0508, or send written comments to blc@boston.gov.

City of Boston

Boston Legacy FC falls late to North Carolina Courage

Boston Legacy FC lost on the road at WakeMed Soccer Park on Aug. 22 after conceding a stoppage-time goal — the latest goal ever scored in an NWSL match.

Boston.com

KIPP Massachusetts finance committee meets on budget, debt plans

KIPP Academy Massachusetts' Finance and Facilities Committee meets virtually today, Aug. 25, at 3:30 p.m. to discuss FY26 budget-to-actuals, debt covenant restructuring, and capital planning.

City of Boston

Boston Police log shows 7 aggravated assaults in 24-hour period

Boston Police's daily journal for the 24 hours starting Sunday, Aug. 23, at 10 a.m. reported seven aggravated assaults citywide.

Boston Police Department

Boston names winners of 30th annual Mayor's Garden Contest

Mayor Michelle Wu announced winners of the 30th annual Mayor's Garden Contest on Aug. 24, recognizing yards, balconies, rooftops, storefronts, and community gardens citywide.

City of Boston

Red Sox rally late to beat Marlins for fourth straight comeback win

The Red Sox rallied late behind key hits from Mickey Gasper and Jarren Duran to beat the Marlins on Aug. 24, their fourth straight comeback win.

Boston Sports Journal

Second-half comeback sends UMass past Harvard women's soccer

UMass women's soccer rallied in the second half to beat Harvard on Aug. 24.

Harvard Athletics

City Council labor committee holds hearing on Docket #1391 today

The City Council Committee on Labor and Economic Development holds a virtual public hearing today, Aug. 25, at 2 p.m. on Docket #1391.

City of Boston

Operation Tidal Wave arrests 11 cruise ship workers in Boston

Federal agents boarded two cruise ships docked in Boston and arrested 11 foreign workers suspected of child sexual abuse material offenses, according to a report Monday.

Patch

Police arrest Mattapan resident, recover loaded handgun in Dorchester

Boston police arrested Marquise Cummings, 27, in Dorchester early Monday after a traffic stop turned up a loaded Sar USA SAR9 handgun.

Boston Police Department

Waltham man arrested after stabbing on Dorchester party bus

Boston police arrested Stanley Saintile, 32, early Monday after a fight on a party bus near South Bay Mall left a victim slashed.

Boston Police Department

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