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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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