Eastie Cowboy Bar Could Open Sunday

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Eastie cowboy bar could open as soon as Sunday

The Spur Cowboy Bar in East Boston received approval to take over Eddie C’s liquor license, potentially opening as soon as Sunday. The bar brings a new dining and entertainment option to the neighborhood.

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Boston council weighs zoning ban on new data centers

Councilor Miniard Culpepper filed a measure to prohibit new data centers in Boston unless they receive zoning relief through a community process.

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Massachusetts tightens rules for large data centers

A new state executive order requires large data centers to negotiate community-benefits agreements and provide clean power or help offset ratepayer impacts.

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Boston School Committee meets Wednesday evening

The Boston School Committee will hold a hybrid public meeting on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the School Committee Chamber at the Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building, with opportunities for public testimony. Agenda includes Madison Park Technical Vocational High School programming, a $5 million-plus grant package, and the district’s 2026–31 strategic roadmap.

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Police oversight board holds public meeting

The Civilian Review Board will meet publicly at 2201 Washington Street to review prior minutes, case matters, and the executive director’s report.

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Air-pollution commission reviews parking-freeze matters

The Air Pollution Control Commission holds a virtual hearing on Boston parking freezes, including continued East Boston applications involving park-and-fly spaces.

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East Boston Farmers Market returns Wednesday afternoon

The East Boston Farmers Market operates at Central Square Park with produce, prepared foods, community resources, and SNAP/HIP matching.

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BPD in the Community: District A-7 takes local youth on fishing trip

Officers from District A-7 (East Boston) and the BPD School Engagement Unit brought local youth to Camp Wing in Duxbury for a day of fishing.

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Boston 24 and Public Journal for Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Boston Police report 0 homicides, 0 robberies, 7 aggravated assaults, 3 larcenies from vehicles, 9 other larcenies, and 2 auto thefts in the 24 hours ending Tuesday morning.

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Business Certification Office Hours held today

Business Certification Office Hours are scheduled for Wednesday, September 16, 2026, as part of Boston’s upcoming events, offering guidance to local businesses on certification processes.

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Star and moon observation at Bremen Street Amphitheatre Friday

Friends of the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway host a star- and moon-observation event with Pop Scope on Friday at the Bremen Street Amphitheatre, free and open to the public.

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