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Council to weigh $1.95M for police union deals

September 28, 2026

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City Council to consider police-union contract funding

The City Council’s Ways and Means Committee meets virtually at 10 a.m. to consider FY27 funding tied to two Boston Police detectives’ union agreements. The proposed changes include $1,951,894 for the agreements’ FY27 costs.

City of Boston

Free digital-literacy workshop in Roxbury today

The Center for Working Families offers a free digital-literacy workshop today, Monday, September 28, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 7 Palmer St. The recurring program focuses on computer skills and career readiness.

City of Boston

Roxbury library hosts recovery-month cooking class tonight

Chef-in-Residence Suman Shah leads “Casseroles That Care” today, Monday, September 28, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Shaw-Roxbury Branch. The class highlights food, healing and National Recovery Month.

Boston Public Library

Fair Housing Commission meets this morning

The Boston Fair Housing Commission meets today, Monday, September 28, from 10 to 11 a.m. at 1 City Hall Plaza to review hearing orders and agency updates.

City of Boston

Election board reviews early-voting plans today

Boston’s Board of Election Commissioners meets virtually today, Monday, September 28, at 3:30 p.m. The agenda includes certifying early-voting schedules and reviewing preparations for the November 3 state election.

City of Boston

Sex Pistols play the Royale tonight

The Sex Pistols, featuring Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Glen Matlock and Frank Carter, perform today, Monday, September 28, at the Royale. Doors open at 7 p.m.; the concert starts at 8 p.m.

Royale

Kennedy Ryon brings “Can We Evolve?” tour to City Winery

Kennedy Ryon performs on the “Can We Evolve?” tour today, Monday, September 28, at 7:30 p.m. at City Winery Boston.

City Winery Boston

Boston police report 2 robberies and 3 aggravated assaults in 24 hours

Boston police reported no homicides, 2 robberies, 3 aggravated assaults, 1 commercial burglary, 1 residential burglary and 5 auto thefts in the 24-hour period ending Sunday, September 27, at 10 a.m.

Boston Police Department

Restaurant finance workshop offered online today

The City of Boston’s Office of Small Business offers a virtual Restaurant Finance Workshop today, Monday, September 28, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Prepshift leads the session for restaurant owners and managers.

City of Boston

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