SJC Clears White Stadium Rebuild in Franklin Park

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SJC Clears $135M White Stadium Redevelopment in Franklin Park

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled Aug. 19 that Boston can continue rebuilding White Stadium in Franklin Park, siding with the city against a lawsuit from the Emerald Necklace Conservancy and the Franklin Park Defenders. The court found the plaintiffs lacked standing to challenge the project under the terms of the charitable trust that owns the stadium, and concluded the stadium parcel had been dedicated to another use through 1947 and 1950 legislation that made it a school department facility. The project, a public-private partnership with women's professional soccer team Boston Legacy FC, will serve Boston Public Schools athletics; Mayor Michelle Wu held a celebratory event the following day.

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Former Cannabis Chair Shannon O'Brien Sues Treasurer Over Ouster

Former Cannabis Control Commission Chair Shannon O'Brien sued State Treasurer Deb Goldberg in Suffolk County Superior Court Aug. 20, alleging civil rights violations and whistleblower retaliation over her removal.

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Interactive WNDR Museum to Permanently Close After Two Years

The immersive WNDR Museum in Downtown Crossing will permanently close Aug. 30 after two years in operation.

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Health Advisory Issued for Charles River Algae Bloom

The Boston Public Health Commission issued a recreational health advisory Aug. 20 warning of a cyanobacteria algae bloom in the Charles River's Lower Basin.

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Greenway Food Truck Festival Returns to Rowes Wharf Plaza

The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy's Food Truck Festival runs Saturday, Aug. 22, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with 15 food trucks, an artisan market, and family activities.

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Boston City Council Committee Holds Virtual Environmental Hearing Today

The committee meets virtually today, Friday, Aug. 21, at 10 a.m. to discuss conservation restrictions and nominations to the Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance Review Board.

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Boston Commission Cancels Planned Day Square Bikeway

The Boston Public Improvements Commission voted unanimously Aug. 20 to eliminate a planned protected bikeway on Bennington Street in East Boston, preserving on-street parking after resident opposition.

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Landmarks Commission to Review JP Preservation Projects Aug. 25

The Boston Landmarks Commission holds a virtual hearing Aug. 25 on restoration work at Jamaica Plain's Loring Greenough House and Lewis Dawson Farm House.

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Eliot School Exhibition 'Gardens of Resonance' Opens Tonight

A free opening reception runs tonight, Friday, Aug. 21, from 6-8 p.m. at Piano Craft Gallery, featuring works by 2026 Artist in Residence Corey Watanabe and local Teen Bridge Artists.

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Grateful Dead Tribute Plays Hippie Hour at Midway Cafe

The Post Jerry Band performs Grateful Dead classics tonight, Friday, Aug. 21, from 7-9:30 p.m. at Jamaica Plain's Midway Cafe.

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Boston Names Kerry Jordan as New Election Department Director

Mayor Michelle Wu announced Aug. 19 that Kerry Jordan will become Executive Director of the Boston Election Department, starting Sept. 8.

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Early Voting for State Primary Starts Saturday

In-person early voting for the Sept. 1 State Primary runs Aug. 22-28, with Boston City Hall as the main site.

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DNC Narrows 2028 Convention Finalists to Boston and Two Others

Democrats narrowed their 2028 presidential convention shortlist to Boston, Denver, and Philadelphia Aug. 20, with a final decision expected later this year.

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