Blue Hill Ave redesign update: final town hall Sept 30

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City and MBTA revise Blue Hill Avenue overhaul plan

Updated details for the $163 million reconstruction of Blue Hill Avenue include revised Mattapan Square designs with center-running buses, protected passenger platforms, and angled parking. A final town-hall meeting is scheduled for September 30.

MBTA

Blue Hill Avenue construction raises quality-of-life concerns

A Dorchester Reporter opinion column describes blasting and other disruptions tied to the 1471 Blue Hill Avenue housing project in Mattapan and calls for better planning and communication with neighbors.

Dorchester Reporter

MBTA seeks long-term shuttle-bus contract for service disruptions

The MBTA is seeking vendors for a projected $120 million shuttle-bus contract covering planned and emergency subway, commuter rail, and bus disruptions through 2029.

WBUR

Potential nor’easter prompts coastal storm preparations

A possible nor’easter could bring heavy rain and strong winds to Boston and southeastern Massachusetts this weekend, with the worst conditions expected Saturday.

The Boston Globe

Draw One Bridge openings restricted during MBTA work

Through October 3, openings of Draw One Bridge over the Charles River are restricted to once per hour from 9:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. and unavailable overnight.

Mass.gov

Mattapan library hosts All Ages Story Time

From 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. today, the Mattapan Branch Library offers stories, songs, and fingerplays for children up to age five and their caregivers.

Boston Public Library

Young gardeners invited to Mattapan library program

From 4 to 5 p.m. today, the Mattapan Branch Library hosts Green Thumb Gardening Club for children and teens to water, weed, and care for the library garden.

Boston Public Library