Chinatown water service restored after main break

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Chinatown water service restored after main break

A 12-inch water main break left part of a Chinatown block without water before crews repaired it Sunday and restored service. Crews plan temporary paving before permanent repairs in the coming days or weeks; the cause remains under investigation.

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Firefighters respond to smoking batteries at West End building

Firefighters responded Sunday, September 27, to 1 Science Park after a report of smoking batteries in a basement Verizon room. The source does not report whether anyone was injured.

Citizen

Election board reviews November voting preparations

The Boston Board of Election Commissioners meets virtually at 3:30 p.m. today. Its agenda includes certification of early-voting schedules and locations and preparations for the November 3 state election.

City of Boston

Council hearing covers police detectives' labor agreements

The City Council Committee on Ways and Means holds a remote hearing at 10 a.m. today on FY27 appropriations tied to collective-bargaining agreements with the Boston Police Detectives Benevolent Society and its superior-officers unit.

City of Boston

Chinatown Branch Library offers homework help

Boston Teachers Union tutors are scheduled to provide homework help at the Chinatown Branch Library today from 4 to 6 p.m.

Boston Public Library

Late-Day LEGOs at Chinatown Branch Library

The Chinatown Branch Library hosts its Late-Day LEGOs drop-in program today from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 2 Boylston Street.

Boston Public Library

Mandarin conversation circle meets at Chinatown Branch Library

The Peer-Led Mandarin Conversation Circle meets today from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Chinatown Branch Library for Mandarin practice and conversation.

Boston Public Library

North End Branch Library hosts chess club for kids

Chess Club for Kids meets today from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the North End Branch Library. The weekly program offers games and instruction; no prior experience is required.

Boston Public Library

Central Library offers drop-in notary service

Drop-in notary service is available today from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Central Library in Copley Square. The service is on a reduced summer schedule because of a temporary staff shortage.

Boston Public Library