Dorchester school launches Kriolu language program

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Cabo Verde prime minister joins launch of Kriolu program at Dorchester school

Cabo Verde Prime Minister Francisco Carvalho joined Boston Public Schools officials and Cape Verdean leaders Monday at Lilla Frederick Elementary School in Dorchester. They marked the launch of a Kriolu dual-language program.

Dorchester Reporter

Blue Hill Avenue redesign town hall draws praise and concern

Boston and MBTA officials held the final September town hall on the proposed $124 million redesign between Mattapan Square and Grove Hall. Residents raised concerns about communication, traffic lanes and school access; construction is anticipated to begin in 2028.

WHDH 7News

Senior Sewing meets at Mattapan Branch Library today

Senior Sewing meets today, October 1, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the library’s Community Meeting Room. Bring a sewing project and share it with other seniors; no registration is required.

Boston Public Library

Anna Webber’s Shimmer Wince opens Dot Jazz season tonight

Mandorla Music presents Anna Webber’s ensemble Shimmer Wince tonight, October 1, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Peabody Hall at the Parish of All Saints in Dorchester, opening the 2026–27 Dot Jazz Series.

Mandorla Music

Pappas Way Oktoberfest offers fall activities today

Pappas Way hosts a free Oktoberfest gathering today, October 1, from 5 to 8 p.m., with a petting zoo, face painting, lawn games, music, and food and drink vendors. Organizers say the event will move to October 2 if weather forces a postponement.

Pappas Way

Boston police seek help identifying person in Roxbury stabbing investigation

Boston police are asking the public to identify a person shown in images in connection with an ongoing stabbing investigation in Roxbury.

Boston Police Department

Man critically wounded in Dorchester shooting

A man was critically wounded in a shooting inside an apartment at 7 Whitfield St. Officers responded around 5:30 p.m.

Dorchester Reporter

Councillors seek tougher rules for police use of surveillance technology

Councillor Ben Weber filed an amended ordinance last Wednesday, with all but one councillor signing on in support. The proposal would set tougher rules for police use of surveillance technology.

Dorchester Reporter