Boston pilots streamlined mid-size project reviews

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Boston pilots streamlined permitting for mid-size building projects

Boston launched a beta permitting process for building projects between 20,000 and 50,000 square feet. It assigns applicants a dedicated staffer, consolidates reviews and sets clearer deadlines; the city plans to expand the changes to larger buildings in 2027.

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Publico offers $3 tacos and $9 margaritas today

Publico’s Taco Thursday runs from 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. today, October 1, with $3 tacos and $9 margaritas.

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Capo hosts jazz dinner tonight

Capo’s South Boston jazz dinner runs from 6 to 10 p.m. today, October 1. Doors open at 6 p.m., and live music starts at 7 p.m.

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Early Burdz hosts 20s/30s mixer at the ICA tonight

Early Burdz hosts a social mixer at the Institute of Contemporary Art in the Seaport starting at 6 p.m. today, October 1. Museum admission is free during Thursday evening hours.

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Gorillaz plays TD Garden tonight

Gorillaz performs at TD Garden at 7:30 p.m. today, October 1, with Little Simz and Deltron 3030 on the lineup.

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Kylie Cantrall plays House of Blues tonight

Kylie Cantrall performs at House of Blues Boston at 7 p.m. today, October 1, as part of The Valley Girl Problems Tour.

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PyLadies Boston and Women in Data hold happy hour tonight

PyLadies Boston and Women in Data host a networking happy hour from 6 to 8 p.m. today, October 1, at Boston Harbor Distillery At The Greenway.

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City Council approves grants for youth programs, workforce development and climate initiatives

The City Council approved 12 grant awards and one gift this week to support arts and culture, workforce development, youth services, climate resiliency, public safety, digital equity and public facilities.

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City Council backs temporary 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 rise.

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Police seek help identifying person in Roxbury stabbing investigation

Boston police are asking the public to help identify a person connected to an ongoing stabbing investigation in Roxbury.

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Boston police seek help locating missing 14-year-old from Mattapan

Police are asking for help locating 14-year-old Nova Worrell of Mattapan. She was reported missing September 17 and was last seen September 16 near Hillsboro Road.

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Bloom cocktail bar plans October 6 Seaport opening

Bloom plans to open October 6 at 60 Seaport Boulevard, offering tea-based cocktails, mocktails, matcha and espresso. Food is planned after opening.

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