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45 income-restricted homes open on Stonley Rd

August 10, 2026

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Brookley Flats opens in Jamaica Plain with 45 affordable homes

The City of Boston and community partners celebrated the opening of Brookley Flats on Stonley Road, a development of 45 energy-efficient, income-restricted homes. Twenty of the homes are reserved for first-generation homebuyers.

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Olivia Dean brings 'The Art of Loving' tour to TD Garden

British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean performs at TD Garden tonight, Aug. 10, with opening act Baby Rose, as part of her North American arena tour.

The Boston Calendar

Wingmasters brings live birds of prey to JP Library

The Jamaica Plain Branch Library hosts Wingmasters today from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., featuring live, rehabilitated hawks, falcons, and owls.

Boston Public Library

JP Library hosts weekly Pajama Story Time Monday evening

The Jamaica Plain Branch Library offers Pajama Story Time today from 5:00 to 5:45 p.m., with songs, fingerplays, and stories for toddlers and families.

Boston Public Library

Boston Public Schools to open bids for multi-year food distribution

Bidding closes today at 2:00 p.m. for a contract to distribute food and supplies across the BPS network through 2030.

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Connolly Branch Library hosts Summer Community Day Monday

The Connolly Branch of the Boston Public Library hosts a free Summer Community Day today from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., with games, crafts, snacks, and activities for all ages.

Boston Public Library

Council adopts resolution opposing proposed ICE parking leases

The Boston City Council adopted an emergency resolution Aug. 7 urging the city to block proposed downtown parking leases for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, citing community impact concerns.

City of Boston

Caribbean and Soca dance lesson featured at Esplanade Monday

The Esplanade Association and Boston Dance Alliance host a free Caribbean and Soca dance class at Hatch Grove tonight at 6:00 p.m., followed by complimentary food from local restaurants.

The Esplanade Association

Roslindale abutters review 4012 Washington St. proposal

A virtual abutters meeting today from 6 to 7 p.m. will review a proposal to add seven units to an existing six-family building at 4012 Washington St., creating 13 apartments total.

City of Boston

East Boston Bike Town pop-up teaches kids to ride safely

Boston Bikes hosts a free Bike Town pop-up today from 4 to 7 p.m. at McKay School, 122 Cottage St., for children ages 4-12 to practice riding skills and safe bicycling.

City of Boston

Boston Summer Opera hosts 'Barber of Seville' preview concert

Boston Summer Opera hosts an informal preview concert of Rossini's 'The Barber of Seville' tonight at 7:00 p.m. at The Boston Synagogue, featuring arias and ensembles by local artists.

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