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Wu Proposes $31.5M in Tax Breaks for 1,400 Units
September 15, 2026
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Wu Proposes $31.5M in Tax Breaks for 1,400 Stalled Apartments
Mayor Michelle Wu proposed $31.5 million in long-term tax abatements Monday to kickstart four housing developments totaling 1,400 units in Allston, Brighton, and Charlestown. The projects have already won city approval but stalled due to financing and cost issues. Developers must break ground within a year to qualify, and at least 180 of the units would be affordable.
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Councilor Proposes Boston Zoning Ban on Commercial Data Centers
Councilor Miniard Culpepper filed a proposal Monday to ban AI and cryptocurrency data centers in Boston. Operators would need a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeal.
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Police Search for Suspect After Vehicle Stolen with Child Inside
Boston Police are seeking the public's help to identify a suspect who stole a car with a child inside in Grove Hall over the weekend. The child and vehicle were safely recovered near Ronan Park; the investigation continues.
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Boston Civic Design Commission Convenes Design Review Subcommittee
The Boston Civic Design Commission holds a virtual subcommittee meeting at 5 p.m. today to review architectural designs and public realm impacts for new developments.
City of Boston
UP Academy Charter School Board Holds Governance and Fall Meetings
The UP Academy Charter School Board meets today with a Governance Committee at 9 a.m. and full board 9:30–11 a.m. to discuss back-to-school updates and hear public comment.
City of Boston
Saint Harison Performs Live at Berklee's Red Room at Cafe 939
Saint Harison performs at 7 p.m. today at Berklee's Red Room at Cafe 939 as part of 'The Ghosted Tour.' All-ages event in the intimate 200-capacity listening room on Boylston Street.
The Boston Calendar
Jungle Brings Sunshine World Tour to Boston Stage
Jungle brings its 'Sunshine World Tour' to Boston today with guest Rio Kosta. Doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m.
The Boston Calendar
Neighborhood Housing Virtual Public Meeting Tonight
The BPDA holds a virtual Neighborhood Housing Public Meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. today, covering citywide housing issues including Hyde Park.
Boston Planning & Development Agency
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