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Blue Hill Ave redesign debate draws hundreds
September 12, 2026
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Hundreds Attend Blue Hill Avenue Town Meeting to Debate Redesign Plan
Hundreds of residents packed Morningstar Baptist Church on Thursday to debate the city's $163 million Blue Hill Avenue redesign. Mayor Wu and transportation officials defended the center-running bus lane plan, while opponents called for a rail study instead.
Dorchester Reporter
Open Streets Mattapan Brings Car-Free Festival to Blue Hill Ave
Today from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Blue Hill Avenue between River and Babson Streets closes to vehicles for a pedestrian-only festival with live music, food vendors, and family activities.
City of Boston
Savin Hill Neighborhood-Wide Yard Sale Draws Shoppers to 50+ Homes
Today from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., more than 50 homes participate in the annual yard sale with vintage goods, books, furniture, and art. Follow yard maps to browse.
Caught In Dot
Urban Agriculture Fair Features Beekeeping, Gardening Demos at Roxbury Heritage State Park
Today from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the free fair offers agricultural workshops, a harvest competition, and family activities.
City of Boston
Two Arrested After CVS Shoplifting Leads to Stabbing in Dorchester
On Friday, Boston police arrested two individuals following an attempted shoplifting at a CVS on Blue Hill Avenue that escalated into a stabbing.
Boston Police Department
1.8M-Square-Foot Redevelopment Proposed for Dorchester Ave Corridor
A letter of intent filed Friday outlines plans for four 18-story buildings with nearly 2,000 housing units at 314-420 Dorchester Avenue.
Caught In Southie
BMC Nurses Warn Staffing Crisis Threatens Care Amid Stalled Talks
Union nurses at Boston Medical Center warn that low wages and burnout are driving turnover as contract negotiations stall.
Dorchester Reporter
Inaugural 5K Bob's Way Inclusive Race Steps Off at Franklin Park
Today at Franklin Park, the 1st Annual 5K Bob's Way brings together runners, walkers, and wheelchair athletes to support community mobility and adaptive equipment access.
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