State Primary: Polls Open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Massachusetts State Primary held today, Tuesday, September 1

Boston's polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. today for the Massachusetts state primary, which sets the ballot for the November 3 general election; mail and absentee ballots must be received by 8 p.m. Jamaica Plain's ballot includes a race between Congressman Stephen Lynch and challenger Patrick Roath. The city says more than 1,872 poll workers are staffing 275 precincts, with ballots in English and Spanish and interpreters available on request; as of August 27, 4,558 voters had cast early ballots citywide.

City of Boston

MBTA to run Sunday schedule this Labor Day, Monday Sept. 7

MBTA subway, bus and RIDE service will run on a Sunday schedule and commuter rail on a weekend schedule on Labor Day; trash pickup may be delayed, and municipal offices, courts and libraries will be closed.

WBUR

BPS holds Back-to-School Webinar today ahead of new school year

Boston Public Schools hosts its 2026 Back-to-School Webinar today from 5:30 to 7 p.m.; its Transportation Hotline is open weekdays 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Boston Public Schools

Lindsay Clancy jury ends third day without a verdict

Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial closed out another full day of deliberations Monday without reaching a verdict, having weighed the evidence for nearly 17 hours over three days.

Boston.com

Patriots add TE Latu, LB Muasau off waivers Monday

The Patriots claimed tight end Cameron Latu off waivers from the Eagles and linebacker Darius Muasau off waivers from the Giants Monday, and reportedly signed a punter to the practice squad.

Boston.com

GoFundMe created for funeral of Frankey Wright Jr.

A GoFundMe campaign was created Monday, August 31, 2026, to support the family and cover funeral costs for 19-year-old Frankey Wright Jr., who died after falling onto the electrified third rail at Forest Hills Station on August 29 while trying to save his girlfriend, who was reported in critical condition.

Jamaica Plain News

Family of teen killed on tracks calls for MBTA platform barriers

The family of Frankey Wright Jr., who died at Forest Hills Station, is urging the MBTA to install safety barriers or fences on subway platforms to prevent future falls.

Boston 25 News

Mayor Michelle Wu condemns weekend attack on Boston EMTs

Mayor Michelle Wu issued a statement condemning the weekend assault of two Boston EMS EMTs who were responding to an emergency call on Cheney Street.

WHDH 7News

Trevor Story's 10th-inning single lifts Red Sox over Mariners

Trevor Story drove in the winning run with a bases-loaded single in the 10th inning, giving the Red Sox a 9-8 comeback win over the Mariners at Fenway Park.

Boston 25 News

Boston braces for 399% surge in trash complaints during moving week

Code-enforcement trash cases surge fivefold during the September 1 moving week, with officials expecting to collect over 5,000 mattresses.

Rock 92.9

Arlo Parks performs live at Royale Boston tonight

Indie pop artist Arlo Parks plays Royale Boston tonight at 8 p.m., with the show presented by radio station 88.9 WERS.

Do617

Free live performances begin today in downtown Boston music series

The Downtown Boston Alliance launches its free Outdoor Music Series today, featuring local musicians from noon to 2 p.m. at 125 Summer Street.

Downtown Boston Alliance

State holds public hearing on electric vehicle rebate regulations

The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources hosts a virtual public hearing tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. to gather feedback on proposed amendments to the MOR-EV rebate program.

Mass.gov

Resident-led Jackson Square Neighborhood Association launches

Nearly 100 people gathered at the Anna Mae Cole Community Center to launch a new resident-led neighborhood association serving renters in Jamaica Plain and Roxbury.

Jamaica Plain Gazette

Boston Public Schools launches 2026-2027 homeschooling portal

The online portal for families to submit their 2026-2027 Intent to Homeschool forms and educational plans goes live today.

Boston Public Schools