Wu Proposes $31.5M Tax Break for 1,400 Units

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Mayor proposes $31.5M in tax breaks for 1,400 stalled apartments

Mayor Michelle Wu proposed a $31.5 million long-term tax rebate package on September 14, aimed at unlocking financing for four stalled developments containing 1,400 housing units in Allston/Brighton and Charlestown. The proposal seeks to address the city's housing shortage by incentivizing construction.

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School Committee to review strategic roadmap tonight at 6 p.m.

The Boston School Committee meets at 6 p.m. at the Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building to discuss the 2026–31 strategic roadmap, grants, and school programming.

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Retirement Board meets at 9 a.m. at City Hall

The Boston Retirement Board holds its September meeting at 9 a.m. in Room 816 of City Hall to discuss administrative, investment, financial, operations, and legal matters.

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Drop-in notary service at JP Library this afternoon

The Jamaica Plain Branch Library offers drop-in notary service from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

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Learning English with Songs at Connolly Branch today

Connolly Branch Library (433 Centre St.) hosts Learning English with Songs from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

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Boston City Council meets at noon today

The City Council meets at noon at City Hall to discuss a proposed FY27 appropriation change for police collective-bargaining costs and resolutions recognizing Latino Heritage Month.

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Gazette Explores Jamaica Plain's Heritage and Landmarks

A feature highlights the neighborhood's historical landmarks, the Latin Quarter, and the origin of its telephone prefixes.

Jamaica Plain Gazette

Healthy Kids Running Series Launches Fall Season in JP Today

The five-week youth running program begins today at Parkman Playground's soccer field, with dashes and distance runs for ages pre-K through high school.

Healthy Kids Running Series

Councilor proposes zoning ban on data centers citywide

City Councilor Miniard Culpepper introduced a zoning amendment on September 14, 2026, seeking to ban commercial data centers citywide to reduce strain on municipal water and electrical systems.

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Mayor Wu launches School Year Youth Jobs program

Mayor Wu and BPS Superintendent Skipper announced the School Year Youth Jobs program, building on a summer that connected nearly 11,000 young people with paid work.

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