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31 Milk Street conversion secures $44 million loan
October 1, 2026
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31 Milk Street conversion secures $44 million loan
The 11-story, 1921 Beaux Arts office building is set to become 110 rental apartments, including 88 market-rate and 22 affordable units. Completion is expected in 2027.
Boston Real Estate Times
Climate activists plan Dewey Square rally this morning
Extinction Rebellion Boston plans to rally at Dewey Square from 8 to 9:30 a.m. against new fossil-fuel infrastructure and a Massachusetts gas-industry conference.
Extinction Rebellion Boston
Suffolk’s Modern Theatre stages Bouncers tonight
Suffolk University’s Modern Theatre presents John Godber’s Bouncers from 8 to 9:45 p.m. at 525 Washington Street.
Downtown Boston Alliance
Gorillaz brings The Mountain Tour to TD Garden
Gorillaz performs at 7:30 p.m., with Little Simz and Deltron 3030 joining the Boston stop of The Mountain Tour.
TD Garden
City Council approves grants and gift for local programs
The Council approved 12 grants and one gift for arts and culture, workforce development, youth services, climate resilience, public safety, digital equity and public-facility improvements.
City of Boston
Boston police seek help locating 14-year-old Nova Worrell
Police are asking for the public’s help locating Nova Worrell of Mattapan, who was reported missing September 17. She was last seen September 16 around 9 a.m. near Hillsboro Road.
Boston Police Department
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