School Committee meets on Madison Park, grants

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Boston School Committee meets tonight on Madison Park programming and $5M in grants

The Boston School Committee meets tonight at 6 p.m. to discuss programming for Madison Park Technical Vocational High School and approve over $5 million in grants. The agenda also includes the district's 2026–31 strategic roadmap.

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Public Health Commission board meets on insurance threats and bike safety

Boston Public Health Commission Board meets virtually at 4 p.m. today to discuss threats to insurance coverage and Vision Zero bike and pedestrian safety.

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Air Pollution Control Commission hearing on parking-freeze permits and building emissions

Air Pollution Control Commission holds a virtual hearing at 2:30 p.m. today on parking-freeze permits, building-emissions ordinance updates, and other environmental administration matters.

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BPDA approved $72M Mattapan affordable housing development last month

In mid-August, Boston officials approved a $72 million, 105-unit affordable housing project in Mattapan.

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City and MBTA host Blue Hill Avenue open house at Mattapan Library on Sept. 22

Open house at Mattapan Branch Library on September 22 at 6 p.m. to present updated Blue Hill Avenue Transportation Action Plan design and gather feedback.

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BPL Mattapan hosts Green Thumb Gardening Club and baking workshop this September

Boston Public Library’s Mattapan branch hosts Green Thumb Gardening Club for Kids & Teens on September 17, and a “Baking Together: Mini Fruit Crumbles” workshop is offered this month (check library for dates).

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Mayor Wu launches School Year Youth Jobs program to connect students with local employers

Building on a summer that placed nearly 11,000 youth in jobs, Mayor Wu and Superintendent Skipper announced the start of the School Year Youth Jobs program to connect students with career pathways and local employers.

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Mayor Wu proposes tax abatements to jumpstart construction of 1,400 new homes

Mayor Wu today proposed targeted tax abatements for four previously approved market-rate housing developments that could unlock 1,400 homes, including more than 180 income-restricted units, and support an estimated 1,582 jobs.

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