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Teachers back now, students start Sept. 8
September 3, 2026
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BPS Teachers Return Sept. 2-3, Students Start After Labor Day
Boston Public Schools teachers and staff returned for training on Sept. 2 and 3, ahead of the new school year. All schools and central offices are closed Monday, Sept. 7 for Labor Day. Students in grades 1-12 start Tuesday, Sept. 8, and kindergarten begins Thursday, Sept. 10; families with questions can reach the BPS Helpline at 617-635-8873.
Boston Public Schools
Lantern Reads discusses Reading Lolita in Tehran
The Boston Public Library's Lantern Reads Book Group meets today from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Central Library in Copley Square to discuss "Reading Lolita in Tehran."
Boston Public Library
Wine Press Fenway pours a Thursday tasting
Wine Press Fenway hosts a free wine tasting today from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; no sign-up required.
The Fenway
Licensing Board meets Thursday, notes Tacos El Chikis closure
Boston's Licensing Board holds a virtual meeting today at 10 a.m. on license violations, billiards changes, and other business; the agenda also notes Tacos El Chikis at 50 Northern Ave. has closed permanently and surrendered its liquor license.
City of Boston
Immigrant Advancement holds East Boston office hours
The Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement holds community office hours today from 4 to 7 p.m. at the East Boston Branch Library to help residents navigate city services.
Boston Public Library
242 Bremen Street addition goes to abutters tonight
A virtual East Boston abutters meeting tonight from 6 to 7 p.m. reviews a proposal to convert 242 Bremen Street from three to four units, adding a fourth story and rear addition.
City of Boston
MassDevelopment hears affordable-housing bonds
MassDevelopment holds a Boston hearing today at 9 a.m. on up to $15.37 million in bonds for affordable housing tied to 90 Cushing North Four Limited Partnership.
City of Boston
BPL trustees advisory committee meets today
The Boston Public Library Trustees' Fellowes Athenaeum Trust Fund Advisory Committee meets today from noon to 1 p.m. at the Shaw-Roxbury Branch.
Boston Public Library
Red Sox drop series finale to Mariners at Fenway
The Mariners beat the Red Sox 8-3 at Fenway Park Wednesday, using two four-run innings to take the series.
MLB.com
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