Public meeting tonight on 25 Supertest hotel, homes

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25 Supertest Street Public Meeting Set for Tonight in Charlestown

The Boston Planning Department holds a virtual public meeting tonight, Tuesday, from 6 to 8 p.m. on the proposed project at 25 Supertest Street. The mixed-use plan includes a 130-key hotel, 108 residential units and development of the Hood Green community open space. The session will discuss the project's Article 80 submission, filed May 3, 2026, and attendees can register via Zoom at bosplans.org/25SupertestPublicMeeting-0929.

Boston Planning & Development Agency

Six-alarm fire heavily damages historic Edison Building in Roxbury

About 200 Boston firefighters battled a six-alarm blaze at the 103-year-old Edison Building at 72 Warren Street in Nubian Square on Monday, September 28, closing nearby streets and sending heavy smoke over the area. No injuries were reported.

CBS Boston

Author N.K. Jemisin Talks Fantasy Fiction at Boston Public Library Tonight

Award-winning author N.K. Jemisin appears at the Central Library in Copley Square Tuesday, September 29, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for a free, hybrid Fall Lecture Series talk on her work and career.

Boston Public Library

Former MBTA Track Inspector Pleads Guilty to Red Line Inspection Fraud

Federal prosecutors announced Monday, September 28, that former MBTA track inspector Jensen Vatel pleaded guilty to conspiracies involving falsified Red Line safety inspection reports and overtime fraud.

United States Department of Justice

Community Meeting on Long Wharf, Christopher Columbus Park Resilience Today

City staff present climate resilience and waterfront access plans for Long Wharf and Christopher Columbus Park at two sessions Tuesday, September 29: 12:30 p.m. at the park and 6 p.m. at the Civic Pavilion.

City of Boston

City Hosts Free Bookkeeping Workshop for Restaurant Owners Today

The Boston Office of Small Business and Prepshift host a virtual bookkeeping workshop for restaurant owners Tuesday, September 29, from 9 to 10:30 a.m.

City of Boston

Nor'easter Rainfall Eases Drought Conditions Across Massachusetts

A multi-day nor'easter dropped over 3 inches of rain at Logan Airport by Monday, September 28, providing relief to groundwater, rivers, and ponds across eastern and central Massachusetts, scientists say.

GBH News

Boston Public Library Trustees Meet Today at Copley Square

The Boston Public Library Board of Trustees meets Tuesday, September 29, at 8:30 a.m. in Rabb Hall at the Central Library; the public can attend in person or online and offer testimony.

City of Boston

City Council to Review Boston's Fair-Housing Plan Today

A City Council hearing on implementation of Boston's Assessment of Fair Housing is scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, at 10:30 a.m. at City Hall, with public testimony invited.

City of Boston

Charlestown Branch Library Hosts Baby Story Time Today

The Charlestown Branch Library offers stories, songs, bounces, and rhymes for babies ages 0-18 months and caregivers Tuesday, September 29, from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Boston Public Library

Charlestown Mahjong and Games Night Tonight at Collab Cafe

Mahjong open play and games run from 6:30 to about 9 p.m. Tuesday, September 29, at Collab Cafe, 32 Cambridge St. in Charlestown; bring your own set, and food and drinks are available for purchase.

Foundation Kitchen

Evan Marien and Friends Play Free Berklee Concert Tonight

Berklee bass professor Evan Marien performs with faculty and students at the Red Room at Cafe 939, 939 Boylston St., Tuesday, September 29, at 7 p.m. Admission is free.

Berklee College of Music

USS Constitution Museum Hosts Arts-and-Crafts Activities Today

The USS Constitution Museum in the Charlestown Navy Yard hosts Exploring Old Ironsides and other activities Tuesday, September 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with pay-what-you-can admission.

USS Constitution Museum

Charlestown Boys and Girls Club Featured on Jennifer Hudson Show

Children from the Charlestown Boys and Girls Club appeared in a virtual greeting on The Jennifer Hudson Show Monday, September 28, according to WHDH-TV.

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