Daily brief · Mattapan, Boston, MA
Nor’easter brings more rain, flood concerns
September 28, 2026
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Nor’easter brings more rain and flood concerns to Boston
The rare September nor’easter continued across the region Sunday, with Boston recording nearly 3 inches of rain and areas south and west of the city seeing 2 to 4-plus inches. Rain is expected through Monday, and around 11,000 customers in New England were still without power Sunday night.
The Boston Globe
Cubs beat Red Sox 6-2 on Sept. 27
Chicago had 13 hits and held Boston to five in Sunday’s 6-2 win over the Red Sox.
MLB.com
Council to weigh $3.3 million for police labor contracts
The City Council’s Ways and Means Committee will hear proposals totaling about $3.3 million for Boston police detectives’ collective-bargaining agreements.
City of Boston
Election board to review early-voting plans for Nov. 3 election
Boston’s Board of Election Commissioners will review early-voting schedules and locations, along with preparations for the Nov. 3 state election.
City of Boston
Free virtual restaurant finance workshop set for Monday
The city’s Office of Small Business will host a free virtual workshop on financial fundamentals and profitability for restaurant owners and managers.
City of Boston
Free digital-literacy workshops run Monday in Roxbury
The Center for Working Families will offer free in-person digital-literacy workshops at 7 Palmer St. in Roxbury.
City of Boston
Zumbini music-and-movement class for young children Monday
The Irish Pastoral Centre will hold a Zumbini class for young children and their caregivers at 540 Gallivan Blvd.
Irish Pastoral Centre Boston
Memory Cafe meets Monday at Jamaica Plain library
The Age Strong Commission will host a free Memory Cafe at the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library.
City of Boston
Monday Night Hoedown brings bluegrass to The Beehive
The Monday Night Hoedown will present live Americana and bluegrass music at The Beehive on Tremont Street.
Boston Bluegrass Union
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