Daily brief · Charlestown, Boston, MA
Orange Line closing Back Bay–Forest Hills Sept. 10
August 26, 2026
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MBTA shutdowns continue, with 5-day Orange Line closure set for Sept. 10-14
A Boston Globe analysis found T disruptions piling up: after closing part of the Red Line, then the Green, and now the Orange, the MBTA will shut the Orange Line's southern half from Back Bay to Forest Hills Sept. 10-14. Under general manager Phil Eng, the T is regularly closing subway lines for extended stretches rather than confining work to nights and weekends, which agency leaders say lets them catch up on years of deferred maintenance faster and at less cost. Riders described doubled commutes, walking to work, and switching to remote days during the current Orange Line stoppage.
The Boston Globe
Charlestown Farmers Market returns to Thompson Square today
The rain-or-shine market runs 1-6 p.m. in Thompson Square, offering fresh produce and local crafts.
The Boston Calendar
The Anchor Boston screens 'In The Heights' outdoors tonight
The Anchor Boston's Watch Wednesdays series presents a free outdoor screening of the musical film 'In The Heights' tonight.
The Anchor Boston
Stormalong Cider takes over trivia night at The Anchor tonight
Stormalong Hard Cider hosts Wednesday Trivia Night at The Anchor in Charlestown, with free cider samples, merchandise giveaways, and trivia prizes.
The Anchor Boston
USS Constitution cannons resume firing in Navy Yard
A Charlestown resident reported the USS Constitution's 8 a.m. and sunset cannon firings resumed after the ship paused the routine on Friday.
Universal Hub
Charlestown library hosts all-ages story time today
The Charlestown Branch of the Boston Public Library holds All-Ages Story Time for children 0-5 today, Aug. 26, from 11 to 11:30 a.m.
Boston Public Library
Charlestown library offers tech help by appointment today
The Charlestown Branch of the Boston Public Library offers Tech Help by Appointment today, Aug. 26, from 3 to 5 p.m.
Boston Public Library
Boston holds flammable-storage hearing today
Inspectional Services holds a virtual hearing today on flammable storage and garage applications, including proposed vehicle-garage fuel storage at five Boston addresses.
City of Boston
Boston warns of parking restrictions for student move-in week
The city expects temporary parking restrictions across neighborhoods from Aug. 31 through Sept. 7 to accommodate incoming college students.
City of Boston
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