Wu offers $31.5M tax break for One Mystic Ave

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Wu Proposes $31.5M Tax Breaks to Revive Stalled Housing Projects

Mayor Michelle Wu on Monday proposed $31.5 million in long-term tax abatements for four approved but stalled housing projects, among them the 408-unit One Mystic Avenue development in Charlestown. The breaks would be contingent on developers starting construction within a year, and the city says the 1,400 total apartments would include at least 180 affordable units with no net revenue loss to Boston. A Planning Department board vote is expected in October, with construction targeted for 2027.

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BCDC Reviews 25 Supertest and Hood Green Plans in Charlestown

The Boston Civic Design Commission's Design Subcommittee meets virtually on September 15, 2026, from 5-7 p.m. to review the mixed-use hotel and residential design for 25 Supertest Street and the Hood Green open space in Charlestown.

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City Council Committee Holds Hearing on School HVAC Improvements

The Boston City Council Committee on Education convenes a remote public hearing on September 15, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. to evaluate the status of HVAC facility upgrades across Boston Public Schools.

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Boston Councilor Proposes Citywide Data-Center Zoning Limits

On September 14, 2026, City Councilor Miniard Culpepper proposed zoning changes that would prohibit large-scale data centers unless they receive a zoning variance, set to be introduced at the September 16 City Council meeting.

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Charlestown's Bark to School Event Welcomes Pups

On September 15, 2026, from 5:30-7 p.m., Crate Escape hosts Bark to School at The Anchor in Charlestown, featuring pup cups, treats, and a photo opportunity for dogs and their owners.

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Blackmoor's Oktoberfest Menu Returns Tuesday

Beginning September 15, 2026, Blackmoor in Charlestown offers its Oktoberfest menu from 3 p.m. until closing through October 10, featuring German beers and traditional-style fare.

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Copley Society of Art Previews 'Fantastical Realities'

The Copley Society of Art announced that its next juried members exhibition, 'Fantastical Realities,' juried by gallery manager Michael Rose, will open on September 17 to showcase speculative and imaginative works.

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Fenway Health Earns Everyone250 Marker for 50+ Years of Care

On September 11, The Boston Sun reported that Fenway Health was awarded an Everyone250 Historical Marker in recognition of more than five decades delivering community-centered healthcare and LGBTQIA+ advocacy in Boston.

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