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Invasive spotted lanternfly spotted in Jamaica Plain

Jamaica Plain News reported Aug. 23 that publisher David Ertischek found and killed a spotted lanternfly outside his home, which is what the state advises residents to do. First detected in the U.S. in Pennsylvania in 2014 and in Massachusetts in 2022, the insect damages trees and woody plants by feeding on their sap and can threaten grapevines, hops and fruit trees, according to the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources. It does not harm people or pets; residents who spot one should check trees and other items on their property for adults, nymphs or egg masses and inspect vehicles before leaving.

Jamaica Plain News

BU student move-in brings parking restrictions to Brighton Aug. 31-Sept. 1

Boston University's student move-in from Aug. 31 through Sept. 1 will bring temporary parking restrictions to several Brighton streets, including Pratt, Ashford, Gardner and Linden streets.

City of Boston

Midway Cafe hosts 'Spooky Songwriter Showcase' tonight in JP

Midway Cafe in Jamaica Plain hosts its "Spooky Songwriter Showcase" tonight at 7:30 p.m., an evening of live songwriting performances.

Midway Cafe

EBO & CO. Grocery announces end-of-September closure in East Boston

The owners of EBO & CO. Grocery on Meridian Street announced Aug. 23 they won't renew their lease and will close the specialty market at the end of September.

EastBoston.com

JP Toastmasters holds final meeting at Hope Central Church tonight

JP Toastmasters holds its final weekly meeting at the Hope Central Church dance studio on Seaverns Avenue tonight at 7 p.m. before moving locations.

JP Toastmasters

Hyde Park abutters meeting addresses proposed single-family home

The City of Boston hosts a virtual abutters meeting tonight from 6 to 7 p.m. on a proposal to build a detached single-family home at 134 Warren Avenue in Hyde Park.

City of Boston

Late-night Wendy's proposal faces virtual Fenway abutters meeting

The City of Boston holds a virtual public hearing tonight from 7 to 8 p.m. on a Wendy's proposal at 157 Massachusetts Avenue to extend its closing hour to 3 a.m.

City of Boston

Boston Prep welcomes transitional grades for first day of school

Boston Prep charter public school begins its academic year today, hosting transitional first days for students in grades 6, 9, and those new to grades 7, 8 and 10.

Boston Prep

C&J Bus Lines shifts Logan Airport Terminal C pick-up location

Starting today, C&J Bus Lines permanently relocates its pick-up and drop-off point at Logan Airport Terminal C to space C102 in front of the chapel.

C&J Bus Lines

The Wiggles bring Tree of Wisdom show to Boch Center

Children's music group The Wiggles perform their family-friendly concert tonight at 6 p.m. at the Wang Theatre.

Boch Center

Walk & Talk event scheduled at Fenway Community Center

The Fenway Community Center hosts its weekly 1-to-3 mile community walk tonight starting at 5:30 p.m.

The Boston Calendar

Comfort Kitchen hosts Oxtails & Cocktails culinary event

Chef Osei "Picky" Blackett and mixologist Ritzy Rodriguez host a five-course oxtail omakase dinner with Caribbean storytelling and cocktails tonight at Comfort Kitchen in Dorchester.

Comfort Kitchen

Myles Smith performs live at Leader Bank Pavilion

Folk-pop singer-songwriter Myles Smith performs tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Leader Bank Pavilion in South Boston during his "My Mess, My Heart, My Life Tour."

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