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Charles River No Longer Dry at Millennium Park

September 29, 2026

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No more jumping across the Charles River

After all the recent rain, the Charles River at the Millennium Park kayak launch is no longer mostly dry, as photos Mary Ellen took Monday morning show. The scene is a sharp contrast with the same spot just a couple of weeks ago, and with last year's drought.

Universal Hub

Roslindale Branch Library Holds Toddler Story Time

Miss Celeste leads Toddler Story Time at Roslindale Branch Library on Tuesday, September 29, from 10:30 to 11 a.m., for children ages 12 to 36 months and their caregivers.

Boston Public Library

Roslindale Branch Hosts Baby Story Time at 11:30 a.m.

Babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers can join rhymes, finger plays, and a short book at Roslindale Branch Library on Tuesday, September 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Boston Public Library

Roslindale LEGO Club Meets at 4:30 p.m.

Children ages 4 and up can build with LEGO and DUPLO at Roslindale Branch Library on Tuesday, September 29, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Boston Public Library

West Roxbury Branch Library Hosts Baby Story Time

Miss Annette leads Baby Story Time for infants 0 to 18 months and caregivers at West Roxbury Branch Library's Alice Hennessey Community Room on Tuesday, September 29, from 11 a.m. to noon.

Boston Public Library

West Roxbury Abutters Meeting Takes Up Dent Street Addition

A virtual abutters meeting Tuesday, September 29, from 7 to 8 p.m. will gather community input on a proposed third-floor addition to a single-family home at 136 Dent Street.

City of Boston

Library Trustees to Meet Tuesday Morning at Central Library

Boston Public Library trustees meet Tuesday, September 29, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in Rabb Hall at the Central Library; the agenda includes a proposed five-year telephone-system contract capped at $313,725. The public may attend or watch online.

City of Boston

City Council Housing Committee Hearing Set for 10:30 a.m.

The City Council Committee on Housing and Community Development is scheduled to hear Docket #0695 on Tuesday, September 29, at 10:30 a.m. at City Hall; the public may testify.

City of Boston

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