Wu, MBTA face Mattapan crowd over Blue Hill plan

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Mayor Wu faces fired-up crowd in Mattapan over Blue Hill Avenue plan

Mayor Michelle Wu and MBTA officials presented an updated $124 million plan to redesign Blue Hill Avenue at a September 16 meeting, drawing strong reactions from attendees concerned about traffic and community impacts.

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Boston ensures access to free flu and COVID-19 vaccines

On September 16, 2026, the Boston Public Health Commission announced free, walk-in flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinics across the city from September through December.

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Wu pitches housing and goodwill to Boston business leaders

Mayor Wu addressed Boston business leaders, pitching housing initiatives and goodwill, as reported by WBUR.

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All Are Welcome Story Time returns to Mattapan Branch

On Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., the Mattapan Branch of the Boston Public Library will offer All Are Welcome Story Time with stories, songs, and fingerplays for young children and caregivers.

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Senior Sewing program at Mattapan Branch

On Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 3 to 5 p.m., the Mattapan Branch will host its Senior Sewing program for participants interested in sewing and textile work.

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Adult English learner information session set for Mattapan

On Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 4 to 5 p.m., the Mattapan Branch will host an information session for adults interested in Boston Public Library English-language learning programs.

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Mattapan liaison holds drop-in office hours Thursday

The Boston.gov calendar lists Mattapan liaison office hours on Thursday, September 17, 2026, for residents to meet with the liaison.

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Abutters meeting on 74 Fuller Street residential proposal

On Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 6 to 7 p.m., a virtual abutters meeting will consider a proposal at 74 Fuller Street for a new three-story residential condominium with six two-bedroom units.

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White Stadium transportation meeting set for Thursday night

On Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., the City will hold a transportation meeting at the Perkins Community Center to explain the Boston Legacy game-day transportation plan for White Stadium.

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Boston 24 and Public Journal for Wednesday, September 16, 2026

24-Hour Period Beginning Tuesday @10AM through Wednesday @10AM Homicides: 0 Robberies: 2 Aggravated Assault: 2 Commercial Burglary: 1 Residential Burglary: 2 Other Burglary: 0 Larceny From a Vehicle: 2 Other Larceny: 22 Auto Theft: 1 Click here for Public Journal Note: The...

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Voters have 8 weeks to read up on the election’s 9 ballot questions

Voter information guides will begin landing in mailboxes this week and the state’s top election official says voters should read all 88 pages because the ballot questions they will decide will affect their lives in “real ways.” The post Voters have 8 weeks to read up on the...

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Wu taps innovation executive Knight as new economic development chief

Emily Knight, a Roslindale resident who has led The Engine as president and CEO, will begin her duties on Oct. 19. The post Wu taps innovation executive Knight as new economic development chief appeared first on Dorchester Reporter.

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