Parking restrictions begin for move-in weekend

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Fenway move-in parking restrictions begin ahead of Sept. 1

Mayor Michelle Wu announced on-street parking restrictions in Fenway, Allston, Mission Hill and Roxbury for the Aug. 29-Sept. 1 student move-in period, along with the suspension of non-emergency after-hours parking permits in those areas. The city is also pointing new and current residents to services including 311, mattress pickup, inspections, Bluebikes and guidance on disposing of waste and furniture to prevent rodents. Boston 311 is free and staffed every day of the year at 3-1-1, or 617-635-4500 from outside the city.

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Election Department posts final primary reminders

The Boston Election Department reminds voters the State Primary is Tuesday, Sept. 1, with polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. As of Aug. 27, 4,558 voters had cast in-person early ballots.

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Saint Anthony's Feast draws crowds to the North End Saturday

Saint Anthony's Feast, in its 107th year, continues in the North End Saturday, Aug. 29, from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., with free admission and vendor food for sale.

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Free 'Wicked: For Good' movie night moves to Boston Common

Boston Parks will show 'Wicked: For Good' near Brewer Fountain on Boston Common Saturday, Aug. 29, from 7 to 11 p.m. after relocating the screening; admission is free with popcorn while supplies last.

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Toni Morrison book-club series meets in Mattapan

The Mattapan Branch Library hosts 'The Toni Morrison Reader: The Bluest Eye' Saturday, Aug. 29, from 2 to 3 p.m., part of a series on Morrison's first five novels ending with an author talk by Namwali Serpell.

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Boston Police log: aggravated assaults among Friday's incidents

Boston Police's public journal for the 24 hours ending Friday, Aug. 28 at 10 a.m., recorded four aggravated assaults citywide.

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Boston marks overdose awareness before Recovery Month

Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Public Health Commission are marking International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 31 and National Recovery Month in September, citing a 29% drop in deadly overdoses in 2025 and expanded naloxone access.

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MIT science exploration comes to the Central Library

The Central Library in Copley Square hosts 'Science Exploration with MIT' for ages 6-12 on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m., with hands-on learning led by MIT's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

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