The MBTA reported Friday, October 9, that it had installed 40 of 72 planned miles of signaling cable in the central Green Line tunnel after nine days of around-the-clock work. The project also includes station and track improvements intended to support more reliable service.

Oct 10 · The Boston Sun →

Back Bay Fens pathway construction starts Monday

The first phase of the Back Bay Fens pathways project is scheduled to start Monday, October 12, around the Victory Gardens. Staging will occupy the basketball courts, but the park will remain open during the phased work.

Oct 10 · The Boston Sun →

Boston 10K for Women brings parking restrictions Saturday

The 50th Boston 10K for Women runs Saturday, October 10, from Beacon Street across the river into Cambridge and back to a finish by the Public Garden. Parking restrictions on parts of Beacon, Boylston and Charles streets may affect travel between Back Bay and the South End.

Oct 10 · City of Boston →

Boston police report preliminary crime totals for 24 hours through Oct. 8

For the 24 hours through 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, Boston police reported no homicides, one robbery, two aggravated assaults, two residential burglaries and 28 other larcenies citywide. The department cautions that preliminary counts are not official crime statistics.

Oct 9 · Boston Police Department →

MBTA ferry locations and departure predictions now available

Live ferry locations, trip predictions and service alerts are now available through the MBTA Go app and other digital tools, the MBTA announced Oct. 8.

Oct 9 · Lynn Community TV →

State review board advances nominations for two Boston historic districts

At its Sept. 9 meeting, the Massachusetts Historical Commission State Review Board voted to forward National Register nominations for the Historic Exchange District downtown and the Green Street East Historic District in Jamaica Plain.

Oct 9 · City of Boston →

Boston to survey the former Dwight School site this fall

The City of Boston Archaeology Program plans to survey the former location of the c. 1851 Dwight Primary School privy this fall.

Oct 9 · City of Boston →

Boston outlines nine state ballot questions for Nov. 3 election

The City updated its guide on Oct. 7 for the Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, State Election. Questions cover public-records access, all-party primaries, Election Day voter registration, conservation funding and recreational marijuana sales.

Oct 8 · City of Boston →

BPD reports two robberies in Oct. 7 preliminary tally

The Boston Police Department's preliminary journal for 10 a.m. Tuesday to 10 a.m. Wednesday lists two robberies, one aggravated assault, two commercial burglaries and no homicides. BPD says the figures are not official crime statistics.

Oct 8 · Boston Police Department →

Council committee discusses quarterly revenue reporting at 10 a.m.

The Government Operations Committee meets remotely today to discuss an ordinance requiring quarterly revenue reports to the Council. Residents can watch online and request instructions to testify.

Oct 8 · City of Boston →

Council hearing reviews Boston home assessments and market values

The Ways and Means Committee meets today at 2 p.m. in the Iannella Chamber at City Hall to review residential market and assessed values and the City's assessment practices. Residents can testify in person or virtually.

Oct 8 · City of Boston →

Public Improvement Commission reviews street and sidewalk projects

The commission meets today at 10 a.m. in City Hall, Room 801, with remote participation encouraged. Its agenda includes curb, sidewalk and cycletrack reconstruction near the North End Community Center at 471 Commercial St., along with infrastructure petitions elsewhere.

Oct 8 · City of Boston →

Healey declares statewide energy emergency

Gov. Maura Healey signed an executive order Tuesday, October 6, declaring a statewide energy emergency over regional power reliability and rising fuel costs. The order aims to ease supply constraints and protect consumers ahead of winter.

Oct 7 · Boston.com →

Indigenous Peoples Day: city offices close, MBTA runs holiday schedules Monday

On Monday, October 12, Boston offices, libraries, schools and BCYF centers close; meters are free, daytime street cleaning is canceled and some trash pickup may be delayed. The MBTA subway runs a Saturday schedule without late-night service, buses and The RIDE run a Saturday holiday schedule, and commuter rail and ferries run weekday schedules.

Oct 7 · WBUR →

Conservation Commission hears harbor and wetlands filings tonight

The commission holds a virtual public hearing today, October 7, at 6 p.m. Agenda items include water-line work to Georges Island and in-water borings for a Seaport floodwall; written testimony is due by 3:30 p.m.

Oct 7 · City of Boston →

Coffee with a Cop at District 7 Cafe in Roxbury this morning

Boston police invite the public to Coffee with a Cop today, October 7, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at District 7 Cafe in Roxbury, part of a Boston Faith and Blue event.

Oct 7 · Boston Police Department →

Council committee hears school union contracts today at 10 a.m.

The City Council Committee on Ways and Means holds a remote public hearing Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 10 a.m. on Dockets #1829-1838, collective bargaining agreements for school police, plant administrators and support staff.

Oct 6 · City of Boston →

Zoning Board hears 38-unit senior housing plan at 151 Lenox St.

The Zoning Board of Appeal meets virtually today at 9:30 a.m. Cases include a proposed seven-story, 38-unit affordable senior housing building at 151 Lenox Street.

Oct 6 · City of Boston →

Police accountability commission meets tonight at 2201 Washington St.

The Office of Police Accountability and Transparency Commission meets at 5 p.m. The agenda includes the executive director's report, Boston Police responses to OPAT requests and public comment.

Oct 6 · City of Boston →

Columbus Avenue bus plan swaps center lane for curbside lanes

Boston and the MBTA dropped plans for a center-running bus lane between Jackson Square and Ruggles in favor of curbside bus lanes in both directions. Public meetings are expected in November, with construction planned for 2027.

Oct 6 · The Boston Globe →

Council proposal would extend condo-conversion protections to two- and three-family tenants

Docket #1711, introduced Oct. 2, would update the city's Condominium and Cooperative Conversion Ordinance to protect tenants in non-owner-occupied two- and three-family buildings from displacement.

Oct 6 · Charlestown Patriot-Bridge →

Mandela Homes Reopens South End Section 8 Waiting Lists

Mandela Homes announced that applications for project-based Section 8 waiting lists covering studio through four-bedroom apartments will be accepted from October 8 through October 23, 2026.

Oct 6 · MySouthEnd.com →

Virtual Abutters Meeting Tonight on Taco Bell Cantina at 16 North Street

The City of Boston hosts a virtual abutters meeting tonight, Monday, October 5, from 6 to 7 p.m. on a liquor license transfer application for a planned Taco Bell Cantina at 16 North St. in the Wharf District.

Oct 5 · City of Boston →

Tue, Oct. 6: South End Landmark District Commission hearing

The South End Landmark District Commission takes public testimony Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 5:30 p.m. by Zoom.

Oct 4 · City of Boston →

Police Investigate Life-Threatening Stabbing Near Downtown Crossing

Officers responded to a stabbing near Tremont Street and Temple Place just before 11 p.m. Friday and took the victim to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. As of Saturday, no arrests had been made.

Oct 4 · WCVB →

Sun, Oct. 11: Newbury Street closed to cars

Newbury Street closes to cars Sunday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. between Berkeley Street and Massachusetts Avenue.

Oct 4 · The Boston Calendar →

Boylston and Charlesgate partly closed through Monday morning for Bowker Overpass work

The closure runs until 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5. North-south traffic gets one lane each way, while east-west traffic and the Charlesgate West ramp are detoured.

Oct 3 · City of Boston →

Water main break near South Station closes roads, including I-93 ramp

A 16-inch main broke Friday and flooded streets. The Boston Water and Sewer Commission shut it off, and repairs are expected to continue Saturday.

Oct 3 · Boston.com →

City Council backs BMC resident doctors in contract talks

The Boston City Council passed a resolution Sept. 30 supporting more than 700 Boston Medical Center resident physicians, represented by the Committee of Interns and Residents, as they negotiate a contract.

Oct 3 · City of Boston →

All South End, Boston briefs Events & things to do Schools Openings, closings & business

Government & development in South End, Boston

Boston police report six aggravated assaults in 24-hour bulletin

Early voting brings parking restrictions to Hereford Street

Head of the Charles brings weekend road restrictions near the river

Boston names six selectees for 2026 Community Clean Air Grant Program

Mattahunt Woods discovery program invites families to explore

MBTA Red Line car replacement could take until fiscal 2032

Woman hospitalized after shooting on Dorchester’s Washington Street

Boston weighs ballot drop box for Fields Corner

Council committee considers Zoning Board appointments today

BPDA board considers extending redevelopment talks for 24 Drydock Avenue

Licensing Board agenda lists closure notices for Parm and Chickadee

Beacon Hill commission reviews two front-door changes

Man charged after alleged struggle with police near Massachusetts Avenue

BPD seeks help identifying four people in South Station Tower trespassing case

Boston police report preliminary crime totals for October 13

Boston announces early-voting dates and voter-registration deadline

Licensing Board hears Achilitos Taqueria application today

Cannabis Board considers Allston hours change and Dorchester license applications

Back Bay commission reviews roof, window and storefront proposals

Council hearing considers transit inequity and a possible Blue Hill Avenue Orange Line

Two officers injured during arrest after South End park assault report

BPL trustees discuss café lease at 8:30 a.m.

Licensing Board hears restaurant violation cases

BERDO board to vote on emissions timeline for South End housing cooperative

Landmarks Commission discusses policy and petition process

BPD reports six aggravated assaults in Sunday tally

Boston plans five free Link Bus routes

Tuesday: City Council hearing on English learner services

BPD’s preliminary 24-hour tally lists four robberies and four assaults

Open Newbury closes street to cars Sunday

Boston EMS graduates 20 EMTs and promotes 12 members

MBTA reports progress on Green Line signal upgrades

Back Bay Fens pathway construction starts Monday

Boston 10K for Women brings parking restrictions Saturday

Boston police report preliminary crime totals for 24 hours through Oct. 8

MBTA ferry locations and departure predictions now available

State review board advances nominations for two Boston historic districts

Boston to survey the former Dwight School site this fall

Boston outlines nine state ballot questions for Nov. 3 election

BPD reports two robberies in Oct. 7 preliminary tally

Council committee discusses quarterly revenue reporting at 10 a.m.

Council hearing reviews Boston home assessments and market values

Public Improvement Commission reviews street and sidewalk projects

Healey declares statewide energy emergency

Indigenous Peoples Day: city offices close, MBTA runs holiday schedules Monday

Conservation Commission hears harbor and wetlands filings tonight

Coffee with a Cop at District 7 Cafe in Roxbury this morning

Council committee hears school union contracts today at 10 a.m.

Zoning Board hears 38-unit senior housing plan at 151 Lenox St.

Police accountability commission meets tonight at 2201 Washington St.

Columbus Avenue bus plan swaps center lane for curbside lanes

Council proposal would extend condo-conversion protections to two- and three-family tenants

Mandela Homes Reopens South End Section 8 Waiting Lists

Virtual Abutters Meeting Tonight on Taco Bell Cantina at 16 North Street

Tue, Oct. 6: South End Landmark District Commission hearing

Police Investigate Life-Threatening Stabbing Near Downtown Crossing

Sun, Oct. 11: Newbury Street closed to cars

Boylston and Charlesgate partly closed through Monday morning for Bowker Overpass work

Water main break near South Station closes roads, including I-93 ramp

City Council backs BMC resident doctors in contract talks