MBTA begins bus-lane camera warnings on SL4, SL5

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MBTA starts bus-lane camera warning period

The MBTA began an educational-notice period Oct. 1 for cameras monitoring vehicles blocking bus lanes or bus stops on Silver Line routes 4 and 5, which run through Chinatown and Downtown. Ticketing is scheduled to begin Jan. 1, 2027.

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Council hearing on census and redistricting set for Friday

The City Council’s Census, Redistricting and Elections Committee meets Friday, Oct. 2, at 10 a.m. in the Iannella Chamber to discuss Dockets 0183 and 1805.

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Mayor’s Senior Advisory Council meets Friday

The Mayor’s Senior Advisory Council meets Friday, Oct. 2, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in a hybrid format. The agenda includes member recognition, commission updates, a presentation and new business.

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North End library hosts drop-in chair yoga

The North End Branch Library offers chair yoga Friday, Oct. 2, from 10 to 11 a.m. A certified instructor leads the drop-in class.

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Macy’s Downtown Crossing hosts Dolce & Gabbana Beauty launch

Macy’s Boston, at 450 Washington St., hosts a Dolce & Gabbana Beauty grand-opening event Friday, Oct. 2, from noon to 5 p.m. The program includes a ribbon cutting, DJ, laser artist, engraving, refreshments and purchase gifts.

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Smashing Pumpkins scheduled at TD Garden

The Smashing Pumpkins are scheduled to perform Friday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. at TD Garden beside North Station in Boston’s West End.

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Harpoon hosts Octoberfest After Dark

Harpoon Brewery is scheduled to host Octoberfest After Dark Friday, Oct. 2, from 6 to 11 p.m. at 306 Northern Ave. in the Seaport. The event includes live music, DJs, dancing, games and a 6:45 p.m. keg tapping.

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Five arrested in Roxbury breaking-and-entering case

Boston police said officers responded to a larceny-in-progress call at 21 Maywood St. in Roxbury at about 5:17 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 1. The department reported five arrests in the case.

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Suspect charged with murder in Whitfield Street homicide

A suspect has been charged with murder in the investigation of a Sept. 30 shooting at 7 Whitfield St. in Dorchester. Police said officers found the victim with an apparent gunshot wound.

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