Flood Watch in Effect Through Sunday Afternoon

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Flood Watch in Effect for Boston Through Sunday Afternoon

The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for the Boston area late Saturday night, covering very late Saturday into Sunday afternoon. Widespread rainfall of 0.50 to 2 inches is expected, with localized narrow bands of 2 to 4 inches possible within a three-hour period. Forecasters say it remains uncertain whether those heavier bands develop, but the potential exists for localized flash flooding, especially over vulnerable urban areas.

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Boston Adopts New Zoning Rules for Small Clean Energy Projects

The Boston Zoning Commission adopted rules on September 10 creating a consolidated local permitting process for small-scale solar arrays and battery energy storage systems.

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Boston, MBTA Unveil Updated Blue Hill Avenue Design

The city and MBTA released an updated design on September 7 advancing center-running dedicated bus lanes and pedestrian safety upgrades along Blue Hill Avenue.

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East Boston Latin Music and Dance Festival Returns Today

State Senator Lydia Edwards, ZUMIX, and Salsa y Control host the free festival today from 1 to 8 p.m. at East Boston Memorial Park, with live music, dance sets, and food vendors.

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BPL's Parker Hill Branch Closed Through October 10 for AC Work

The Boston Public Library's Parker Hill Branch in Roxbury closed Saturday and will remain shut through October 10 while a new air conditioning system is installed.

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Two Arrested After Shoplifting Escalates to Stabbing on Blue Hill Ave

Boston Police arrested two people September 11 after an attempted shoplifting at a Blue Hill Avenue CVS in Dorchester led to a stabbing.

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USPS Studies Permanent Closure of Allston Post Office

Postal Service officials confirmed at a September 11 virtual meeting that they've launched a discontinuance study that could permanently close Allston's standalone retail branch.

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Developers Plan 2,000-Unit Mixed-Use Project on Dorchester Ave

Developers announced September 11 plans to file for a 1.8-million-square-foot, six-acre project with 2,000 residential units along Dorchester and Old Colony avenues.

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Jury Acquits Suffolk Sheriff Steven Tompkins of Extortion

A jury found Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins not guilty of criminal extortion charges, the Charlestown Patriot-Bridge reported September 11.

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The Marlowe Launches Condo Sales in South End Stable Conversion

Sales began September 11 for The Marlowe, a 44-residence conversion of a 1904 stable and blacksmith shop into 39 condos and 5 artist studios, with completion set for Q2 2027.

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Kaplan Breaks Ground on 35-Unit Senior Housing in South Boston

Kaplan Construction began work September 11 on the $15.7 million McDevitt Senior Homes, converting the former St. Augustine's Convent at 207 E Street into 35 income-restricted senior apartments.

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Namu Distilling Opens Korean-American Craft Distillery in Mission Hill

Namu Distilling Company opened September 11 at 89 Heath Street, producing small-batch soju and gin from rice wine.

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