Main Street flood barrier nears completion

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Charlestown Main Street Flood Barrier Construction Nears Completion

Construction of a deployable coastal flood barrier between 525 and 529 Main Street is nearing completion, according to an Aug. 28 project update. The barrier is one of the city's structures intended to hold back coastal flooding at the Main Street corridor.

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BPS Hosts Back-to-School Webinar for Families Tuesday

Boston Public Schools will hold its 2026 Back-to-School Webinar Tuesday, Sept. 1, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., with department staff discussing preparations for the first day of school.

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YMCA's 6th Annual Battle for the Bay Golf Tournament Tees Off

The YMCA's 6th Annual Battle for the Bay golf tournament tees off today at 7:30 a.m. at Ferncroft Country Club, pitting Charlestown against East Boston to support youth and teen programs.

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Healthy Urban Soils Workshop Comes to Charlestown Sprouts

Charlestown Sprouts, The Trustees, and UMass Extension host a workshop today on urban growing best practices, including lead-safety guidance and free on-site soil testing.

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Trinidad Flag Raising Marks Independence Day at City Hall Plaza

Boston holds its Trinidad Flag Raising today from noon to 1:30 p.m. at City Hall Plaza, with community members, local leaders, and performers marking Trinidadian Independence Day.

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Council to Hear City Hall Accessibility Docket

The Boston City Council Committee on City Services holds a hearing today at 2 p.m. on Docket #0335 regarding accessibility in Boston City Hall, with public testimony available in person or virtually.

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NeighborHealth, Flourish Care expand MassHealth doula access

NeighborHealth is partnering with maternal healthcare company Flourish Care to bring insurance-covered, culturally responsive doula support into primary care for MassHealth families.

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Former Charlestown Resident Celebrates 102nd Birthday

Margaret Klessens, a former Charlestown resident, celebrated her 102nd birthday at the Soldiers Home in Chelsea and received a commendation from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Veterans Affairs.

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Resident Calls for Signage on Bill Russell Bridge

Charlestown resident Frank Colvario is calling for a prominent sign identifying the Bill Russell Bridge, which connects Charlestown and the North End, noting drivers currently see no roadway signage honoring the Celtics legend.

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Ryan Playground Phase 2 Construction Progresses in Charlestown

The city's second phase of renovations at John J. Ryan Playground advanced this month, including a protective berm to shield Charlestown from sea-level rise and coastal flooding.

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