Flynn hearing on Blackstone Pool repairs today

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Flynn Calls Hearing on Repairs to Blackstone Community Pool

City Councilor Ed Flynn announced a public hearing today at 10 a.m. on the indefinitely closed Blackstone Community Center pool in the South End. The hearing will review findings from an independent engineering report on structural deterioration and discuss the path forward for repairs.

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Digital art illuminates the Paramount Center facade

The BRIGHT MOVES installation continues tonight on the Paramount Center facade in Downtown Crossing, featuring new digital works by Yue Hua, Jeffu Warmouth, and Allison Tanenhaus. Runs through December 31.

Emerson Contemporary

BPL presents Meso-American music and dance workshop

Rosalba Solis leads a National Hispanic Heritage Month workshop today from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Central Library in Copley Square for children ages 7–11, featuring traditional Meso-American and Aztec music and dance.

Boston Public Library

City Council human-services hearing scheduled at City Hall

Boston City Council’s Committee on Human Services holds a public hearing today at 10 a.m. in the Iannella Chamber, with livestream available. The hearing concerns Docket 1335.

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Licensing Board reviews Chinatown and downtown restaurant applications

The Boston Licensing Board holds virtual votes today from 10 a.m. to noon. Agenda includes applications for HeyTea Harrison at 75 Harrison Avenue and a Starbucks at 510 Atlantic Avenue.

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Public Improvement Commission reviews Boston street projects

The Public Improvement Commission meets today at 10 a.m. at Boston City Hall. Agenda includes a specific-repairs petition for 471 Commercial Street and other public-way matters.

City of Boston

Community Preservation Committee reviews FY27 priorities

The Community Preservation Committee holds a virtual public hearing today from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. to review Boston’s 2018–2026 Community Preservation funding and discuss FY27 goals.

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Boston Groundwater Trust trustees meet at the Lenox Hotel

The Boston Groundwater Trust holds its trustees meeting today at 4 p.m. at the Lenox Hotel, with virtual participation available. Agenda includes financial reports, the executive director’s report, and planning for the Trust’s 40th anniversary.

City of Boston

Adult chess club at North End library

The North End Branch Library hosts its weekly adult chess club from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. All experience levels welcome.

Boston Public Library

Bread of Life 5K walk fundraiser set for Sept. 26

Bread of Life’s annual 5K Walk fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2026, beginning at 12 p.m. in Malden, with the event highlighted in a North End community publication as a regional charitable walk held in honor of Mea Mustone.

North End Regional Review