Daily brief · Roxbury, Boston, MA
School Committee Meets Tonight Over $5M in Grants, Madison Park Plan
September 16, 2026
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School Committee meets at Bolling Building today at 6 p.m.
The Boston School Committee meets at 6 p.m. tonight at the Bolling Building in Roxbury. The agenda includes a report on Madison Park Technical Vocational High School programming and over $5 million in proposed grants for approval.
City of Boston
Sign-language class for service workers at Shaw-Roxbury Library today
A class to help workers communicate with Deaf and hard-of-hearing customers and colleagues runs noon-3 p.m. at the Shaw-Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library.
Boston Public Library
OPAT Civilian Review Board meets in Roxbury today
Today at 10 a.m., the Civilian Review Board of the Office of Police Accountability and Transparency meets at 2201 Washington Street. Agenda includes prior minutes, director's report, case reviews, and complaint dispositions.
City of Boston
Boston Public Health Commission board meets virtually today
The board meets at 4 p.m. virtually. Agenda includes insurance-coverage threats and Vision Zero approaches to bicycle and pedestrian safety.
City of Boston
Business certification office hours offered online today
On Wednesday, September 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Boston's Department of Supplier Diversity is scheduled to host free virtual certification office hours. Minority-, women-, small-, and small-local-business owners can ask questions about the city's certification process.
City of Boston
Mayor Wu announces school-year youth jobs program
Following a successful summer that connected nearly 11,000 young people with jobs, Mayor Wu and BPS Superintendent Skipper announced the start of the School Year Youth Jobs program, connecting students with career pathways and local employers.
City of Boston
LEGO Builders Club at Grove Hall Library today
Children ages 6-12 can build with LEGOs from 3:00-4:15 p.m. at the Grove Hall branch. Creations will be displayed for two weeks.
Boston Public Library
Duct tape wallet craft at Egleston Square Library today
A craft session for ages 7 and up from 3:00-4:30 p.m. teaches simple wallet designs in various colors and patterns.
Boston Public Library
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