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1,945 Homes Proposed on Dot Ave
September 12, 2026
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Developers Propose 1,945 Homes on South Boston's Dot Ave
A development team led by HYM, J.T. Magen & Co., and Extell has filed plans for 1,945 homes and 45,000 square feet of retail on six acres along Dorchester Avenue. The project, located between the Broadway and Andrew Red Line stations, enters the city's formal review process and would be larger than the former John Hancock tower in space.
The Boston Globe
Boston Waterfront 5K Returns to the Seaport Today
The annual Boston Waterfront 5K, starting at 10:00 a.m. at Leader Bank Pavilion, benefits The McCourt Foundation.
The Boston Calendar
Sweatapalooza Fitness Festival Hits Seaport's Harbor Way Today
From 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., enjoy outdoor workout classes, live DJs, and wellness brand pop-ups.
Boston Seaport
South Boston Garden Walk Starts at Library Today
The South Boston Garden Club hosts its inaugural Garden Walk from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., beginning at the South Boston Branch Library and visiting neighborhood green spaces including No Man's Land.
Boston Public Library
Buckets By The Beach 3v3 Basketball Tournament at Moakley Park Today
The 5th Annual charity tournament runs from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., supporting the Volo Kids Foundation.
The Boston Calendar
El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico Headlines Salsa Block Party Downtown Today
Embrace Boston hosts Embrace Massó ¡Con Salsa! from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Summer Street Plaza in Downtown Crossing.
The Boston Calendar
1st Annual 5K Bob's Way Celebrates Inclusion at Franklin Park Today
From 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the race and walk raises funds for adaptive mobility equipment.
The Boston Calendar
Green Line Trolley Catches Fire at North Station
On September 11, an outbound Green Line E trolley was taken out of service after its roof pantograph caught fire, causing minor system delays.
Universal Hub
Danny Elfman Performs Solo Concert at MGM Music Hall Tonight
Composer Danny Elfman brings his 2026 North American tour to Fenway for his first headlining solo show in the Boston area.
The Boston Calendar
Boston Arts Festival Opens 23rd Year on Waterfront Today
From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park, over 50 juried visual artists present their works alongside live music.
Beacon Hill Times
Author Emily Sweeney Discusses 'Dropkick Murphy' at Central Library Today
From 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Boston Public Library in Copley Square, a free author talk.
Boston Public Library
Teriyaki House Reopens in South Boston After Extended Closure
The neighborhood eatery on West Broadway reopened following an August 2025 fire and the passing of owner Kenny Lai.
Caught In Southie
Boston Greek Picnic Brings Divine Nine Celebration to Carson Beach Today
The Greater Boston National Pan-Hellenic Council hosts from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., featuring step routines, music, and food.
Save the Harbor/Save the Bay
Boston Awards $3.3M to Bolster Community Health Centers
On September 10, Mayor Wu and the Boston Public Health Commission announced ARPA funding to support ten neighborhood health centers facing Medicaid rollbacks.
City of Boston
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