Daily brief · Mattapan, Boston, MA
Gun Recovered at Blue Hill Ave; Man Arrested
September 22, 2026
Top story
Boston Police Officers Arrest Man, Recover Loaded Firearm in Roxbury
Boston Police from District 2 and District 3 arrested Pascual Diaz-Baez, 32, of Dorchester, at 580 Blue Hill Avenue around 11:45 p.m. Sunday, recovering a loaded firearm. The incident involves officers from Mattapan’s District 3 and occurred at a prominent address in the neighborhood.
Boston Police Department
Homework help at Mattapan Library today
On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, from 3 to 5 p.m., the Mattapan Branch Library will host a drop-in homework-help session with a Boston Public Schools teacher. No registration required.
Boston Public Library
BPL trustees finance committee meets today
The Boston Public Library's Finance and Audit Committee meets remotely at 8:30 a.m. to discuss FY26 audits, a telephone-system contract, budget updates, and the café lease.
City of Boston
Zoning Board of Appeal hearing today
The Boston Zoning Board of Appeal meets at 9:30 a.m. by Zoom and telephone. The public can review listed appeals and provide testimony.
City of Boston
Water & Sewer Commission reviews Mattapan pipe work today
The Boston Water and Sewer Commission holds a hybrid public meeting at 10 a.m. at 980 Harrison Ave. Agenda includes sewer and drain rehabilitation in Mattapan and green-infrastructure design at Boston Nature Center.
City of Boston
Crime Statistics: January 1, 2026 – September 20, 2026 vs. 2025
Part 1 Crime 09/20/2026 Shootings 09/20/2026
Boston Police Department
The Boston Home takes first place in annual Mayor’s Garden Contest
The Boston Home on Dorchester Avenue took first place in the 30th annual Mayor’s Garden Contest last month – piggybacking on their third place finish last year and qualifying them for the “Hall of Fame” next year.
Dorchester Reporter
Rogerson Communities to honor the late Victoria Williams for lifetime achievements
Victoria Williams, who died on Sept. 7 at age 78, will be honored posthumously with a lifetime achievement award at Rogerson Communities’ Welcome Home Gala next month.
Dorchester Reporter
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