USPS to close Fields Corner Post Office Oct. 26

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Fields Corner Post Office to 'temporarily' close Oct. 26

The Fields Corner Post Office will close Monday, Oct. 26, according to a notice the U.S. Postal Service issued Wednesday. USPS describes the closure as temporary.

Dorchester Reporter

Dot Jazz Series opens tonight with Anna Webber's Shimmer Wince

The 2026–27 Dot Jazz Series opens Thursday, Oct. 1, at 7:30 p.m. at Peabody Hall, Parish of All Saints, 209 Ashmont St., with Anna Webber's ensemble Shimmer Wince. Tickets are $15–$20, with reduced prices also listed by the presenter.

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Council backs two-month suspension of state gas tax

The Council adopted a resolution supporting Gov. Maura Healey's proposal to suspend the state gas tax for two months as gasoline and diesel prices continue to rise.

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Council backs effort to revive Codman Square Merchants Association

The Council adopted a resolution supporting the association's efforts to reinvigorate Codman Square and strengthen the business district.

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Man critically wounded in shooting at 7 Whitfield St.

Officers responded to a report of a person shot inside an apartment at 7 Whitfield St. around 5:30 p.m.

Dorchester Reporter

Councillors push tougher rule on police surveillance technology

Councillor Ben Weber's amended ordinance was filed last Wednesday, with all but one councillor signing on in support.

Dorchester Reporter

Cabo Verde prime minister joins launch of Frederick School's Kriolu dual language program

Prime Minister Francisco Carvalho of Cabo Verde joined Boston Public Schools officials and Cape Verdean leaders Monday to hail the new Kriolu dual language program at Lilla Frederick Elementary School.

Dorchester Reporter

Former Lower Mills bank reopens as Two Pence Market

The market offers bagels, coffee, prepared meals, seasonal produce, specialty groceries, wine, and ice cream.

Dorchester Reporter

Cabin in the Sky opens today in Franklin Park

Artist Ife Franklin's Cabin in the Sky, a three-day immersive Afrofuturist experience, begins Thursday, Oct. 1, at the Overlook Ruins in Franklin Park as part of the Un-Monument Initiative.

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