$11.45M microtransit grant up for board vote

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BPDA panel to consider $11.45M microtransit grant

The Economic Development and Industrial Corporation of Boston board, which operates as part of the BPDA, meets today at 3:30 p.m. to consider accepting an $11.45 million MassDOT grant for neighborhood shuttles and microtransit service in Charlestown and four other Boston areas. The meeting is televised on Boston City TV and livestreamed on Boston.gov, with the public able to attend in person in the BPDA Board Room at City Hall, Room 900, or join virtually via Zoom.

City of Boston

Charlestown YMCA Harvest fundraiser held tonight

The Charlestown YMCA holds its 5th Annual Harvest fundraiser tonight at 6 p.m. at Blackmoor Bar & Kitchen, with food, live music, and raffles supporting youth programs and a possible new Charlestown YMCA facility.

YMCA of Greater Boston

Charlestown Navy Yard lighting upgrades continue

Crews are continuing street-lighting fixture upgrades around the Charlestown Navy Yard, which may affect parking, traffic, and pedestrian access, according to the city's September 16 infrastructure update.

East Boston Times-Free Press

BPDA to weigh Charlestown Peace Park transfer

The Boston Planning and Development Agency board meets today at 3:30 p.m. to consider transferring Charlestown Peace Park, at Vernon Street and Lowney Way, to the city's Parks and Recreation Department.

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City Council hears unarmed-security guard training plan

The City Council's Committee on Government Operations holds a hearing today at 10 a.m. on an ordinance setting minimum training requirements for unarmed security guards.

City of Boston

Boston Finance Commission meets on city agreements

The Boston Finance Commission meets virtually today at 4:30 p.m. to discuss a city contract, leases, and a license agreement.

City of Boston

Charlestown Library hosts LEGO Club today

The Charlestown Branch of the Boston Public Library hosts LEGO Club for kids ages 5 to 12 today from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at 179 Main St.

Boston Public Library

BHCC offers Charlestown campus tour today

Bunker Hill Community College offers a prospective-student tour of its Charlestown campus today from 10:30 a.m. to noon, including an admissions and financial-aid overview.

Bunker Hill Community College

BHCC opens Oldren Romero exhibition with reception

Bunker Hill Community College holds an artist reception tonight at 6 p.m. for Oldren Romero's exhibition "Things They Carried Away" at the Mary L. Fifield Art Gallery.

Bunker Hill Community College

MFA offers $5 Third Thursday tonight

The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston offers $5 admission tonight from 5 to 10 p.m. as part of its monthly Third Thursday program, with music and special programming.

Museum of Fine Arts Boston