Councilor Culpepper pitches citywide data center ban

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Councilor Culpepper proposes ban on new data centers citywide

City Councilor Miniard Culpepper has filed a zoning amendment that would bar new data centers anywhere in Boston, while allowing existing facilities to keep operating without expansion. The measure now goes before the Boston Zoning Commission for consideration.

WBUR

Police recover loaded revolver, arrest 17-year-old in Roxbury

Boston police on Sept. 17 recovered a loaded Smith & Wesson revolver and arrested a 17-year-old near Academy Court in Roxbury. The teen faces firearm and ammunition charges.

Boston Police Department

BPDA approves 20-unit condo building near Ashmont station

The Boston Planning & Development Agency on Sept. 17 approved a four-story, 20-unit condo at 2062 Dorchester Ave., near Ashmont station. It will have five parking spaces and a roof deck.

Banker & Tradesman

White Stadium parking plan would let neighbors opt in or out

Boston officials on Sept. 15 proposed a game-day parking system around White Stadium that lets neighborhood associations decide whether to impose restrictions. Permits, visitor passes, ticketing, towing, and shuttles are included.

Dorchester Reporter

Today: Mattapan Square Farmers Market, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

Today, Sept. 19, the Mattapan Square Farmers Market is open 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at Cummins Highway and Fairway. SNAP, HIP, WIC, and farmers-market coupons are accepted.

Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition

Two teens arrested for stealing towed motorcycles in Dorchester

Around 3:59 a.m. on Sept. 18, police arrested two teens at Peter's Towing on Freeport Street in Dorchester for stealing towed motorcycles.

Boston Police Department

Operation Kickstand in Roxbury leads to five arrests, 29 motorcycles towed

On Sept. 17, a targeted enforcement operation in Roxbury led to five arrests, four summonses, and 29 motorcycles towed.

Boston Police Department

Police collect school supply donations in West Roxbury

Officers from District E-5 collected school supply donations from residents at German Centre Homes in West Roxbury to help students prepare for the new school year.

Boston Police Department

Three charged, firearm recovered in Roxbury

About 12:38 AM, officers responded to the area of 76 Weaver Way for a group of individuals blocking the roadway and drinking alcohol. When officers arrived on scene, they observed the group congregating near multiple illegally parked vehicles.

Boston Police Department

Councilor Culpepper takes Orange Line extension push to Washington

City Councilor Miniard Culpepper is in Washington, D.C., pushing for an MBTA Orange Line extension down Blue Hill Avenue.

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