Boston Hosts National Urban Rat Summit Today

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Boston hosts second National Urban Rat Summit today

The City of Boston opens the second-ever National Urban Rat Summit today, a two-day gathering running September 23-24 that brings together researchers, public health professionals and municipal officials from across the country and abroad. Sessions focus on practical, evidence-based rodent mitigation, including containerization, sewer monitoring and non-toxic control. Mayor Michelle Wu said the city will share progress since launching the Boston Rodent Action Plan in 2024, which has deployed new technologies and data-driven coordination of city services.

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Charlestown abutters meeting to discuss 486-490 Medford St. changes

A virtual abutters meeting Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 7-8 p.m. will review proposed stair-layout changes and roof-deck work at 486 and 490 Medford St., including a new stair layout for two units and separate roofs.

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Boston Licensing Board reviews business license applications today

The Boston Licensing Board meets virtually Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 10 a.m. to review restaurant, café, package-store and alcohol-license applications, including ownership changes for businesses in the Seaport, South Boston, Dorchester and East Boston.

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Let's Dance Boston opens free dance series at Dewey Square tonight

Vivo Performing Arts launches its free five-night outdoor dance festival Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. at Dewey Square Park, opening with salsa lessons and live social dancing.

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Charlestown library hosts all-ages story time today

The Charlestown Branch Library, 179 Main St., hosts All-Ages Story Time for children ages 0-5 on Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 11-11:30 a.m.

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Charlestown library offers tech help by appointment today

The Charlestown Branch Library, 179 Main St., offers one-on-one technology assistance by appointment Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 3-5 p.m.

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Eugene Robinson joins BPL author talk tonight

Eugene Robinson discusses his book and American history in an online Boston Public Library program Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 6-7 p.m., moderated by Lee Hawkins.

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Charlestown Navy Yard screens Good Will Hunting tonight

The Anchor Boston screens Good Will Hunting outdoors at Shipyard Park in the Charlestown Navy Yard Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 9-11 p.m., part of its free fall movie series.

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Waverly offers $25 Girl Dinner prix fixe tonight

Waverly Kitchen & Bar's weekly Girl Dinner prix fixe, $25 for rotating pasta dishes, appetizers and cocktails, runs Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 5-10 p.m. in Charlestown.

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City Council to weigh $47.2M preservation fund amendment today

The Boston City Council meets Wednesday, Sept. 23 at noon to consider an FY27 Community Preservation Fund appropriation of $47.2 million, plus grants for emergency response, climate resiliency and public health.

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