City seeks space for businesses displaced by fire

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City seeks temporary space for Nubian Square businesses displaced by fire

The city is working to find temporary space for businesses displaced when a six-alarm fire gutted the Edison Building at 72 Warren St. Officials said they may have identified space, while the building’s owner says five businesses were displaced.

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Boston launches beta permitting process for mid-size building projects

Boston launched a beta permitting process Sept. 30 for building projects between 20,000 and 50,000 square feet. The pilot consolidates reviews, clarifies deadlines and gives applicants a dedicated staff contact.

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Boston shares domestic violence support resources for October

The city published local safety and support resources for Domestic Violence Awareness Month on Oct. 1, including hotlines, legal assistance and survivor services.

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City Council to hear census and redistricting proposals Friday

The Council’s Committee on Census, Redistricting, and Elections will hold a public hearing on Dockets 0183 and 1805 at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2, at Boston City Hall and by livestream.

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Mayor’s Senior Advisory Council meets virtually Friday

The Mayor’s Senior Advisory Council meets online Friday, Oct. 2, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The agenda includes member recognition, commission updates, a presentation and new business.

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Boston Public Quartet performs ‘Music of Revolution’ in Roxbury Friday

The Boston Public Quartet performs at the Shaw-Roxbury Branch Library, 149 Dudley St., from 3 to 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2. The free program connects classical and protest music with themes of change, equality and resistance.

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Roxbury resource fair runs Friday at Shaw-Roxbury library

The Raphael Ophir Community Center hosts its Community Opportunity & Resource Fair at the Shaw-Roxbury Branch Library from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2.

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Five arrested after reported break-in on Maywood Street

Boston police say five people were arrested after officers responded to a larceny-in-progress call near 21 Maywood St. at about 5:17 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 1.

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Suspect charged with murder in Whitfield Street homicide

Boston police have charged a suspect with murder after officers responded to a shooting at 7 Whitfield St. in Dorchester at about 5:39 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30.

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