Council Moves to Support Buskers Across Boston

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City Council Moves to Support Boston Buskers

The City Council agreed on September 30 to look at ways to encourage street performers across Boston, not just at Faneuil Hall or Copley Square. The proposal from Councilors Sharon Durkan, Ruthzee Louijeune and Brian Worrell, whose district includes Roslindale, suggests electrical outlets, signage and other infrastructure to help musicians cope with lost venues and bring more vibrancy to neighborhoods. Durkan noted that busking in Boston already requires no permit except at Faneuil Hall.

Universal Hub

City Council Backs Aid for Businesses Hit by Nubian Square Fire

On September 30, the City Council passed an emergency resolution directing city departments to help businesses displaced by a six-alarm fire in the Edison building.

Universal Hub

Tonight: Hyde Park Art Association Exhibit Opens at City Hall Galleries

An opening reception for "On Second Thought," the Hyde Park Art Association's 37th annual members exhibition, runs tonight from 5 to 7 p.m. at Boston City Hall Galleries.

Hyde Park Art Association

West Roxbury Aging Well Social Club Meets Today

The Irish Pastoral Centre's Aging Well Program meets today from 1 to 3 p.m. at St. John's Chrysostom, 4750 Washington St., with chair yoga, bingo, trivia and informational talks.

Irish Pastoral Centre Boston

Bilingual Corn-and-Guacamole Story Hour at Roslindale Library

"Legend of the Corn and Holy Guacamole" runs today from 4:30 to 5 p.m. at the Roslindale Branch, pairing mariachi rhythms with bilingual storytelling about Quetzalcoatl and the discovery of corn.

Boston Public Library

Tonight: Latin Dance Night at Roslindale Substation

Noche Electrica runs tonight from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Roslindale Substation, with a beginner lesson followed by Latin music and dancing.

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Tonight: Singer-Songwriter Night at The Square Root

Brad Pillen, Matt Ricetti and Andrew MacNevin play tonight at 7 p.m. at The Square Root in Roslindale. Admission is listed as free.

The Square Root

BPS Buses 80% On Time in First Seven School Days

Boston 25 News reported on September 30 that 80% of BPS buses arrived on time in the first seven school days, three points below the same period last year. BPS reported a 61% on-time rate on the first day.

Boston 25 News

Council Backs Two-Month Suspension of State Gas Tax

The City Council adopted a resolution supporting Governor Maura Healey's proposal to suspend the state gas tax for two months as gasoline and diesel prices continue to rise.

City of Boston

E-5 Officers Celebrate Assisted Living Week at German Centre Homes

Officers from District E-5 (West Roxbury/Roslindale) served homemade ice cream sundaes to residents at German Centre Homes in West Roxbury. Copper, the BPD Comfort Dog, joined them.

Boston Police Department

Tonight: Virtual Office Hours on Article 68 and Map 4F Updates

Boston Planning holds its second virtual office-hours session on updates to Article 68 and Map 4F tonight, October 1, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Boston Planning & Development Agency