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Red Sox lose finale moved to Florida by nor'easter
September 28, 2026
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Red Sox Lose Season Finale Relocated to Florida
The Red Sox lost 6-2 to the Cubs on Sunday at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla., after the nor'easter forced Game 162 out of Fenway Park. It was the first time in franchise history that a game was relocated from Fenway to a neutral site, and it drew a crowd of 20,411 on two days' notice. The Sox open the AL Wild Card Series against the Yankees at 8 p.m. Tuesday in New York.
The Boston Globe
City Council to Hear Police Union Contracts Monday
The Boston City Council Committee on Ways and Means holds a virtual hearing Monday, September 28 at 10 a.m. on FY27 funding for two Boston Police Detectives Benevolent Society contracts; the public may testify.
City of Boston
Boston Fair Housing Commission Holds September Meeting
The Boston Fair Housing Commission meets Monday, September 28 from 10 to 11 a.m. at City Hall to ratify minutes, vote on pending hearing orders, and review investigation updates.
City of Boston
Election Board Reviews Plans for November State Election
Boston's Board of Election Commissioners meets virtually Monday, September 28 at 3:30 p.m. to certify early-voting schedules and locations ahead of the November 3 state election.
City of Boston
Nor'easter Causes Scattered Damage and Outages in Mass.
A late-September nor'easter brought tree damage and power outages across Massachusetts on September 27, with gusts of 50-70 mph in coastal and higher-terrain areas and impacts expected into Monday evening.
CBS Boston
Charlestown Library Hosts Gentle Yoga Class
The Boston Public Library's Charlestown Branch offers an all-levels gentle yoga class with Marianne Zullas on Monday, September 28 from 11 a.m. to noon; registration is required.
Boston Public Library
Charlestown Branch Hosts Baby Music Class
The Charlestown Branch hosts musician Evan Haller for a music class for babies ages 0-12 months and their caregivers on Monday, September 28 from 1 to 2 p.m.
Boston Public Library
Berklee Presents Free Vince Mendoza Music Program
Pianist Mark Shilansky presents "Spirit Moves: The Music of Vince Mendoza" at Berk Recital Hall, 1140 Boylston St., Monday, September 28 at 7 p.m., with free admission.
Berklee College of Music
Monday Night Hoedown Brings Bluegrass to The Beehive
The weekly Americana and bluegrass series at The Beehive, 541 Tremont St., features the Goodrich Family Band on Monday, September 28 from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Boston Bluegrass Union
Boston AI Meetup Explores AI in Business and Daily Life
The Boston Generative AI Meetup holds a Boston AI Week session on AI in business and everyday life Monday, September 28 at 6 p.m. at Laugh Boston, 425 Summer St.
Boston Generative AI Meetup
Boston Restaurant Finance Workshop Scheduled Online
The City of Boston's Office of Small Business hosts a free virtual Restaurant Finance Workshop for restaurant owners and managers on Monday, September 28 from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
City of Boston
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