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Green Line Closure: 9 Days Starting Saturday

September 22, 2026

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MBTA announces nine-day Green Line closure starting Saturday

The MBTA announced a nine-day Green Line closure starting Saturday, Sept. 26, affecting all four branches around Kenmore, Babcock Street, and Heath Street. Shuttle buses will replace service as crews perform signal upgrades. Riders should plan for additional travel time through Oct. 4.

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Fenway abutters hear 1114 Boylston licensing proposal

On Monday, abutters met virtually about Achilitos' application for a common-victualler license with a proposed 3 a.m. closing time. The notice does not report a final decision.

City of Boston

Boston shooting leads to two arrests after motorcycle crash

On Monday, two people were arrested after a person was shot in Roxbury and a fleeing motorcycle crashed into a police cruiser. The victim was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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Red Sox host Guardians with Japanese Celebration at Fenway

Tonight at 6:45 p.m., the Red Sox host the Cleveland Guardians at Fenway Park. The Japan Society of Boston is organizing a Japanese Celebration with pregame cultural programming and special seating.

Japan Society of Boston

Colleges of the Fenway host accessibility keynote

Today from 10:30 a.m. to noon, the Colleges of the Fenway present a keynote on universal design for learning with Thomas Tobin. The event includes a virtual presentation and an Emmanuel College viewing party in the Fenway Room.

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Zoning Board of Appeal meets virtually at 9:30 a.m.

Today at 9:30 a.m., Boston's Zoning Board of Appeal holds a virtual hearing. Residents may attend remotely and sign up to offer testimony.

City of Boston

Library trustees review FY26 audit recommendation

Today at 8:30 a.m., the Boston Public Library Trustees' Finance and Audit Committee meets virtually. The agenda includes the FY26 draft audited financial statements.

City of Boston

Boston Water and Sewer Commission reviews capital spending

Today at 10 a.m., the Boston Water and Sewer Commission holds an open meeting at 980 Harrison Avenue with remote participation. Agenda items include capital-program budget variance and contracts.

City of Boston

BHA committee votes on Mildred C. Hailey Plant Court

Today at 11:30 a.m., the Boston Housing Authority Monitoring Committee meets at 52 Chauncy Street and online. The agenda includes an operations update and a disposition vote involving Mildred C. Hailey Plant Court.

City of Boston

Boston Landmarks Commission holds design review hearing

Today, the Boston Landmarks Commission begins a virtual design-review hearing at 4 p.m., followed by a business hearing at 6 p.m. The agenda includes a proposed landscape and path renovation and an Article 85 review for 45 Yale Terrace.

City of Boston

Join the District D-4 Flashlight Walk: A Community Event in the South End

Today, the Boston Police Department’s District D-4 invites residents to a Flashlight Walk at Villa Victoria in the South End.

Boston Police Department

Harvard Night at Fenway pre-party planned in Kenmore Square

Today from 5 to 7:30 p.m., the Harvard Varsity Club and Harvard Club of Boston hold a Harvard Night at Fenway pre-party at the WHOOP rooftop in Kenmore Square.

Harvard Varsity Club

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