Government & development in Hyde Park, Boston

Man killed in shooting at Hyde Park gas station; police seek tips

Oct 9 · Boston Police Department →

Hearing today on River Street plan for two two-family homes

Oct 8 · City of Boston →

Council committee to discuss quarterly revenue reports

Oct 8 · City of Boston →

Council hearing to review Boston property tax assessments

Oct 8 · City of Boston →

MBTA to use holiday schedules on Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Oct 8 · WBUR →

Free compost giveaway in Jamaica Plain today

Oct 8 · City of Boston →

Conservation hearing to consider Turtle Pond Parkway renovations

Oct 7 · City of Boston →

Boston posts summaries of Nov. 3 state ballot questions

Oct 7 · City of Boston →

Hyde Park Avenue milling scheduled to start this week

Oct 6 · City of Boston →

ZBA to hear six-unit Truman Highway proposal Tuesday

Oct 6 · City of Boston →

Boston Cultural Council meets Monday

Oct 5 · City of Boston →

Mayor Wu holds Mid-Dorchester Coffee Hour Monday

Oct 5 · City of Boston →

Age Strong grant applications due Monday at 9 p.m.

Oct 5 · City of Boston →

Tuesday: Virtual meeting on Suite 420 Wellness proposal

Oct 4 · City of Boston →

Sunday traffic advisory lists event restrictions and Green Line work

Oct 4 · City of Boston →

Hyde Park food-waste pickups will switch to every other week

Oct 4 · Dorchester Reporter →

Neighbor rescues woman from Hyde Park house fire

Oct 3 · The Dorchester Post →

Cummins Highway bike tour scheduled for today

Oct 3 · Boston Cyclists Union →

Pedestrian killed, two injured in crash at Faulkner Hospital

A vehicle struck a pedestrian, a gas line and a hospital building at Faulkner Hospital in Jamaica Plain on Thursday, October 1. The pedestrian died; two people in the vehicle suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Oct 2 · Boston.com →

Council recognizes Italian American Heritage Month

The Boston City Council recognized October as Italian American Heritage Month on September 30 and noted Italian American contributions to neighborhoods including Hyde Park. The city plans to raise the Italian flag at City Hall Plaza on October 6.

Oct 2 · City of Boston →

Green Line service suspensions continue through Sunday

Green Line service is suspended on several segments through Sunday, October 4, including the B, C, D and E branches. Route 39 replaces E Branch service between Heath Street and Back Bay at no charge; shuttle buses and the Orange Line are also recommended.

Oct 2 · City of Boston →

City Council holds census and redistricting hearing Friday

The City Council's Committee on Census, Redistricting, and Elections holds a public hearing at City Hall on Friday, October 2, at 10 a.m. The hearing on Dockets 0183 and 1805 can also be viewed online; Hyde Park Councilor Enrique J. Pepén is a sponsor of one docket.

Oct 2 · City of Boston →

Mayor's Senior Advisory Council meets virtually Friday

The Mayor's Senior Advisory Council meets virtually on Friday, October 2, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The agenda includes member recognition, a commission update, a presentation and new business.

Oct 2 · City of Boston →

Five arrested after reported break-in in Roxbury

Boston police responded to a larceny-in-progress call near 21 Maywood Street in Roxbury at about 5:17 a.m. on Thursday, October 1. The department's headline reports that five people were arrested.

Oct 2 · Boston Police Department →

Suspect charged with murder in Whitfield Street homicide

A suspect has been charged with murder in the investigation of a homicide at 7 Whitfield Street in Dorchester. Officers responded to a report of a person shot at about 5:39 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30, and found the victim with an apparent gunshot wound.

Oct 2 · Boston Police Department →

West Roxbury Parkway Bridge remains closed

The West Roxbury Parkway Bridge over the MBTA Needham Line remains closed as of October 2. Boston police said the closure began July 20 and is expected to continue through December 2026.

Oct 2 · Mass.gov →

Boston Council backs temporary suspension of state gas tax

The Boston City Council adopted a resolution supporting Gov. Maura Healey's proposal for a two-month suspension of the state gas tax as gasoline and diesel prices continue to rise.

Oct 1 · City of Boston →

Hyde Park parking proposal meeting canceled

The virtual abutters meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday about a proposal for 141 parking spaces at 48 Industrial Drive has been canceled. The city notice directs interested parties to contact the organizer for more information.

Sep 30 · City of Boston →

City hearing includes flammable-storage and garage applications

Inspectional Services will hold a virtual hearing at 10 a.m. Wednesday. The agenda includes a proposed 16-vehicle parking garage at 804 East Seventh Street.

Sep 30 · City of Boston →

Virtual session covers disability access to civic life

The free session runs from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and covers accessible voting, City Council participation, boards and commissions, and participatory budgeting.

Sep 30 · City of Boston →

Boston police seek help finding missing 14-year-old from Mattapan

Police are asking for help locating Nova Worrell, who was last seen near Hillsboro Road in Mattapan on September 16. She was reported missing on September 17.

Sep 30 · Boston Police Department →

Mattapan traffic stop leads to firearm and drug charges

Police say District B-3 officers stopped a vehicle near American Legion Highway around 6:15 p.m. Monday, September 28. The stop led to multiple arrests involving active warrants and firearm-related charges.

Sep 30 · Boston Police Department →

BPL trustees meet today; public comment is welcome

Boston Public Library trustees meet at 8:30 a.m. today, Sept. 29, at the Central Library. The open meeting includes public comment, a proposed telephone-system replacement contract and FY27 program-grant selections.

Sep 29 · City of Boston →

City Council housing committee holds Docket 0695 hearing

The City Council Committee on Housing and Community Development holds a hearing on Docket 0695 today, Sept. 29, at 10:30 a.m. at Boston City Hall. Public testimony is available virtually or online.

Sep 29 · City of Boston →

Police arrest man and recover loaded stolen firearm in Roxbury

Boston police say officers arrested Rai Jon Gonsalves, 24, of Fall River, after a traffic stop near 186 Seaver Street in Roxbury at about 12:23 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26.

Sep 29 · Boston Police Department →

Fairmount Line service disrupted during Hyde Park shooting investigation

Police activity near 54 Walter Street disrupted MBTA service around Fairmount station on Saturday, September 26, during an investigation into a fatal shooting.

Sep 28 · Hoodline →

Election board reviews 2026 voting plans today

Boston's Board of Election Commissioners will meet virtually at 3:30 p.m. today to review early-voting schedules and locations and preparations for the November 3 state election.

Sep 28 · City of Boston →

Council hearing examines FY27 police contract funding

The City Council's Ways and Means Committee will hold a virtual hearing at 10 a.m. today on proposed FY27 appropriation reductions and funding related to Boston Police Department collective-bargaining agreements.

Sep 28 · City of Boston →

Nor'easter disrupts trains, flights, ferries across Boston region

The nor'easter on Saturday forced MBTA Commuter Rail speed restrictions, Amtrak cancellations between Boston and New York, hundreds of flight cancellations at Logan Airport, and canceled ferry service. A coastal-storm warning remains in effect through Sunday.

Sep 27 · The Boston Globe →

City Council hearing on police union contracts

The City Council Ways and Means Committee holds a virtual hearing Monday, September 28, at 10 a.m. via Zoom on dockets 1671 through 1674.

Sep 27 · City of Boston →

Death investigation in the area of 54 Walter Street in Hyde Park

At approximately 1:09 PM on Saturday, September 26, 2026, officers assigned to District E-18 (Hyde Park) responded to a radio call for a person shot inside a business in the area of 54 Walter Street in Hyde Park.

Sep 27 · Boston Police Department →

Open Streets Allston-Brighton

Open Streets Boston runs Sunday, October 4, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Brighton Avenue and Harvard Avenue between Cambridge Street and Commonwealth Avenue.

Sep 27 · City of Boston →

Worker dies after scaffolding fall near Hyde Park Avenue

On September 24, 2026, a man in his 40s died after falling from scaffolding while doing exterior work at a building near Weld Hill Street and Hyde Park Avenue. The cause is under investigation; OSHA was notified.

Sep 25 · NBC Boston →

City Council to hear Haitian protected-status concerns

The City Council’s Committee on Civil Rights holds a hearing today at 10 a.m. on the impact of ending federal protected status for Haitian nationals. Public testimony available in person or virtually.

Sep 25 · City of Boston →

Armed suspect arrested after nearly hitting officers with car in Mattapan

On Wednesday, police arrested Hericles De Pina after a traffic stop on Hosmer Street in Mattapan. Officers recovered a loaded firearm; the suspect allegedly tried to flee and nearly struck officers with his car.

Sep 25 · Boston Police Department →

Boston warns of rare September nor’easter

Boston officials warn of a coastal storm from Friday through Sunday with heavy rain, strong winds, flooding risk, and potential power outages. No after-hours exterior-work permits will be issued during the storm.

Sep 25 · City of Boston →

Zoning board approves apartments at former McGonagle's parking lot

The Zoning Board of Appeal approved a four-story, 10-unit apartment building at 372 Neponset Ave., replacing a parking lot. Two units will be income-restricted.

Sep 24 · Dorchester Reporter →

Boston councilors seek oversight of police surveillance technology

Boston city councilors are pushing for greater oversight of police surveillance technology and practices, as reported Sept. 23.

Sep 24 · Boston 25 News →

Boston opens 2027 tree-planting grant applications; info session today

Boston offers up to $249,000 in grants for planting and caring for trees on private land. An online info session is today from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Sep 23 · City of Boston →

Licensing Board holds virtual transactional hearing today

Boston Licensing Board holds a virtual hearing at 10:00 a.m. today on business license applications.

Sep 23 · City of Boston →

Boston Police seek public's help locating missing juvenile Armando Suarez

Police ask for help finding Armando Suarez, 12, last seen on Annunciation Road in Roxbury. He has mental health complications.

Sep 23 · Boston Police Department →

Boston Police Coffee with a Cop: East Boston

Please join us for another edition of Coffee with a Cop on Friday, September 25th, from 9:30 am to 10:30 am at Pomona Cafe in East Boston!

Sep 23 · Boston Police Department →

Zoning board hears Hyde Park Avenue housing appeals

Boston's Zoning Board of Appeal will hear cases involving 1519-1521 and 1702 Hyde Park Avenue, including a proposed seven-story mixed-use building with 68 homeownership units. The hearing is today at 9:30 a.m.

Sep 22 · City of Boston →

Hyde Park sewer work on BWSC agenda

The Boston Water and Sewer Commission meets today at 10 a.m. with an agenda item covering replacement and rehabilitation of sewer and drain pipes in Hyde Park and several neighboring communities.

Sep 22 · City of Boston →

Waterfront For All summit meets today at Children's Museum

The Coalition for a Resilient and Inclusive Waterfront and Boston Harbor Now host a free summit on waterfront access, equity and future action, starting at 9 a.m. at the Children's Museum.

Sep 22 · CRIW & Boston Harbor Now →

Boston 24 and public journal for Monday, September 21, 2026

The Boston Police Department shares its daily dispatch log and public journal for September 21, 2026.

Sep 22 · Boston Police Department →

Man arrested with loaded firearm in Roxbury

At about 11:45 p.m. on Sunday, September 20, 2026, officers arrested Pascual Diaz-Baez, 32, of Dorchester, in the area of 580 Blue Hill Avenue and recovered a loaded firearm.

Sep 22 · Boston Police Department →

City Council schedules 10 a.m. hearing on three dockets

On Monday, September 21 at 10 a.m., the City Council Committee on City Services will hear Dockets 1085, 1395 and 1397 at Boston City Hall. The public may testify in person or virtually.

Sep 21 · City of Boston →

Hyde Park abutters weigh proposed River Street package store

On Monday, September 21 from 7 to 8 p.m., residents can comment during a virtual abutters meeting on JHMP Inc.'s application for a wine and malt-beverage package-store license at 1897 River Street.

Sep 21 · City of Boston →

Construction update for Hyde Park and Parkway neighborhoods

A bulletin updated around September 20 provides a construction update for Boston's Parkway neighborhoods, including Hyde Park, Roslindale, and West Roxbury, summarizing current roadway and infrastructure work.

Sep 21 · The Boston Bulletin →