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Boston Issues Coastal Storm Warning Ahead of Weekend Nor'easter

Mayor Michelle Wu has issued a coastal storm warning for Boston from Friday through Sunday. The rare September nor'easter is expected to peak Friday evening into Saturday, with two to four inches of rain, high damaging winds, and possible ponding on roadways. Officials urge residents to secure loose outdoor items, clear drains, stay indoors during the peak, and sign up for AlertBoston updates, available in 11 languages.

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City Asks Forest Hills Cemetery to Preserve 1870 Mansard House

On September 24, Boston's Office of Historic Preservation and the Landmarks Commission asked Forest Hills Cemetery to explore alternatives to demolishing a vacant 1870 mansard-style house at 45 Yale Terrace, triggering an Article 85 delay of up to 90 days to evaluate preservation options.

Jamaica Plain News

Council Hearing Examines Protected Status Termination for Haitians

The Boston City Council Committee on Civil Rights, Racial Equity, and Immigrant Advancement holds a public hearing Friday, September 25, at 10 a.m. in the Iannella Chamber on the termination of federal protected status for Haitian immigrants and city support for affected families. The public may attend and testify.

City of Boston

Worker Dies After Fall From Scaffolding in Jamaica Plain

A man in his 40s died Thursday, September 24, after falling from scaffolding while doing exterior work near Weld Hill Street and Hyde Park Avenue in Jamaica Plain. The cause of the fall is under investigation, and OSHA has been notified.

NBC Boston

BPS response to Winship Elementary allegation reported

A parent learned her 5-year-old son is being investigated by the Boston Public Schools Office of Civil Rights after another parent alleged he pulled a child's pants down at school. BPS said it is pursuing an informal resolution without discipline, focused on supporting both children.

CBS Boston

Green Line Service Disrupted After Park Street Derailment; Downtown Suspension Starts Saturday

A derailed track-maintenance vehicle at Park Street caused shuttle substitutions and delays Thursday, September 24, with normal service resuming by 7:15 a.m. The MBTA also plans a downtown Green Line suspension from September 26 through October 4.

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Storm Shifts Red Sox-Cubs Series Into a Fenway Doubleheader

The Red Sox moved Sunday's game against the Cubs to Friday, September 25, creating a Fenway doubleheader with first pitches at 1:05 p.m. and 6:05 p.m.

WBUR

Berklee Singer-Songwriter Performs Free Friday Recital

Allanie Ortiz performs original indie-folk, pop, and Latin-pop music Friday, September 25, at 4 p.m. at Berk Recital Hall, 1140 Boylston Street. Admission is free.

Berklee College of Music

BSO Performs Mahler's Seventh at Symphony Hall

Andris Nelsons conducts the Boston Symphony Orchestra in Mahler's Seventh Symphony and a posthumous world premiere by Gubaidulina and Elena Firsova, Friday, September 25, at 1:30 p.m. at Symphony Hall, with a pre-concert talk at 12:15 p.m.

Boston Symphony Orchestra

Musicians Playground Takes the Stage at City Winery

Musicians Playground presents five community bands Friday, September 25, at 7:30 p.m. at Haymarket Lounge inside City Winery Boston, 80 Beverly Street. Doors open at 6 p.m.

City Winery Boston

Bi+ Visibility Night Brings a DJ Set to NAMU

The Bisexual Resource Center hosts a Bi+ Visibility Month gathering with DJ Chii Chii Friday, September 25, from 7 to 10 p.m. at NAMU Distilling Co. in Boston.

Bisexual Resource Center

Spanish-Language Book Group Meets at Connolly Library

The Connolly Branch of the Boston Public Library hosts a Spanish-language reading group discussing Fernanda Melchor's "Aquí no es Miami" Friday, September 25, from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Boston Public Library

Spontaneous Celebrations Hosts Lantern-Making Workshop and Dance

Spontaneous Celebrations hosts a community potluck, lantern-making workshop, and dance party Friday, September 25, from 6 to 9 p.m. at 45 Danforth Street in Jamaica Plain, ahead of the Jamaica Pond Lantern Parade.

Spontaneous Celebrations

Sam Adams Brewery Launches Octoberfest Celebration in Jamaica Plain

The Samuel Adams Boston Brewery hosts its Octoberfest celebration at its Jamaica Plain taproom Friday, September 25, starting at 5 p.m., with seasonal beer releases, traditional food, and live entertainment.

Samuel Adams Boston Brewery

Adult English Learner Info Session Held at Roslindale Branch Library

The Boston Public Library hosts an information session for adult English language learners Friday, September 25, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Roslindale branch, covering local ESOL courses, registration, and language resources.

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