MBTA Bus Lane Cameras Start Warnings Thursday

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MBTA Bus Cameras Begin Catching Bus Lane Violators Oct. 1

Starting Thursday, Oct. 1, MBTA bus-mounted cameras will capture vehicles parked in bus stops or parked or standing in bus lanes, and violators will receive educational advisory notices. Fines take effect Jan. 1, 2027, under a program authorized by a January 2025 change in state law. Interim Transportation Secretary and MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng said blocked stops take away level boarding for people with disabilities, people with strollers and anyone with mobility challenges.

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Boston Opens Fall Block Party Grant Applications

The City of Boston opened applications Sept. 29 for grants of up to $500 to fund fall neighborhood block parties.

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Health Officials Warn Against Contact With Inner Harbor Water

After a combined sewer overflow discharge, the Boston Public Health Commission advised on Sept. 28 that people avoid contact with Boston Inner Harbor waters for 48 hours.

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Boston Launches $700,000 in Overdose Response Grants

Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Public Health Commission announced Sept. 29 a new $700,000 round of Community Overdose Response Grant funding.

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Flood Barrier Walking Tour Today, Departing 64 Sleeper St.

Chief Climate Officer Brian Swett leads a walking tour and training exercise from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, departing 64 Sleeper Street. The route covers Martin's Park, Atlantic Wharf and Harbor Towers to demonstrate deployable flood barriers.

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Public Facilities Commission Votes Today on Ruth Batson Academy Contracts

The Public Facilities Commission meets virtually at 10 a.m. today to vote on owner project manager contracts for the Ruth Batson Academy and related municipal facility upgrades.

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Old State House Exhibit Explores Massachusetts' Road to Revolution

"The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement" runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at the Old State House, exploring events of 1775 and 1776.

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Virtual Civic Engagement Session for People With Disabilities Tonight

The City of Boston holds a Zoom session from 6 to 7:30 p.m. tonight on accessible voting, participatory budgeting, and joining municipal boards and commissions.

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MassArt Art Museum Fall Exhibition Party Tonight

"Twilight at MAAM: Fall Party" runs 6 to 9 p.m. tonight, celebrating new exhibitions with music, beverages and small bites. Admission is free with advance registration.

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Ctown Mahjong Open Play Tonight at 1 Church Court

Ctown Mahjong holds an open-play session from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight at 1 Church Court, welcoming beginners and experienced players.

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'Wicked' Plays Tonight at Citizens Opera House

"Wicked" runs 7 to 9 p.m. tonight at Citizens Opera House, 539 Washington Street.

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