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September 22, 2026

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Housing Authority committee considers Mildred C. Hailey vote

The Boston Housing Authority Monitoring Committee meets Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. in person at 52 Chauncy St., with a disposition vote for Mildred C. Hailey Plant Court on the agenda. Other items include an operations update, approval of minutes and scheduling of the next meeting. Residents can register to attend through the committee's sign-up link at tinyurl.com/monitoringcomm.

City of Boston

Author Jeffrey Denman discusses Revolutionary War at Loring Greenough

The Loring Greenough House hosts author Jeffrey A. Denman Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for a talk and signing on "Closing the Ring: George Washington's War in the North."

The Loring-Greenough House

Zoning Board of Appeal holds Sept. 22 hearing

Boston's Zoning Board of Appeal hears appeals Tuesday, Sept. 22 starting at 9:30 a.m. on residential construction and alteration projects, including a proposed new six-family dwelling.

City of Boston

Jamaica Plain library offers one-on-one technology help

The Jamaica Plain Branch Library offers appointment-based help Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. with computers, phones, e-books and other Boston Public Library online resources.

Boston Public Library

LEGO Club meets at the Jamaica Plain Branch

The Jamaica Plain Branch Library holds its LEGO Club for children and families Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 4 to 5 p.m.

Boston Public Library

Rogê brings 'Curyman II' to City Winery Boston

Rogê performs "Curyman II" at City Winery Boston's Haymarket Lounge Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m.

City Winery Boston

Youth policy seminar examines graduate-school loan caps

Boston's Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement and Leadership Brainery host a free seminar Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. to noon on graduate-school borrowing limits and Boston's education and workforce pipeline.

City of Boston

City and MBTA seek input on Blue Hill Avenue redesign

The City of Boston and MBTA hold a free open house Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Mattapan Branch Library on updated Blue Hill Avenue designs, including bus stations, parking, lighting and green space.

City of Boston

Putnam Square community meeting focuses on next steps

Boston hosts an online community meeting Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. about site analysis and next steps for Putnam Square in East Boston.

City of Boston

Fall Equinox concert scheduled at South End Library Park

Little Groove presents a Fall Equinox music-and-movement concert Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at South End Library Park, designed for preschoolers, caretakers and classes.

Boston Public Library

New Partnership with UMass Boston Gives Students Hands-on Training to then Deliver Public Health Education in High Schools

Monday, September 21, 2026 — Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC), and University of Massachusetts Boston today announced a groundbreaking partnership that will provide college students with hands-on training and experience in urban public health.

City of Boston

Library trustees finance committee reviews FY26 audit

The Boston Public Library Trustees Finance and Audit Committee meets remotely Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 8:30 a.m. to review FY26 audited financial statements and consider a five-year telephone replacement contract.

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