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April 1, 2026 Boston Latin School senior Lucy Zhang is hosting an opening reception for her exhibit, “Voices of the Lower Neponset River,” at the Keys Community Room of Milton Public Library on Mon., April 13, from 6 to 8 p.m… Centuries of industrial activity along the Lower Neponset River have left behind toxic chemicals that still impact neighboring communities today. In 2022, the Lower Neponset River was designated a Superfund site as one of the most polluted waterways in

March 31, 2026 | By: Seth Daniel About 200 people attended an event at the William Reed Auditorium on Talbot Avenue last Thursday to discuss plans for a large public works project for Blue Hill Avenue… Councilor Miniard Culpepper, right, and Councilor Brian Worrell, left, led the meeting. Seth Daniel photos A controversial public works that would include the re-positioning of bus traffic on Blue Hill Avenue into center-running bus lanes was the subject of a two-hour meeting h

Published by: Boston Public Health Department | March 13, 2026 The City and partners are investing $2 million to address health disparities faced by Boston’s Black communities. Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the first-ever report analyzing life expectancy among Black residents in Boston as a part of the Boston Public Health Commission’s (BPHC) Live Long and Well Agenda . This will be the first in a series of reports addressing the health needs of diverse populations in Bo

Posted March 11, 2026 The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) today announced a one-year service pilot to expand service on bus routes 714 and 716 , supported by $1.5 million in federal Transit Transformation Program funding combined with MBTA investment. The enhancements will improve service for riders in Boston (Mattapan), Canton, Cohasset, Hingham, Hull, and Milton.    “I’m proud of the team at the MBTA for fulfilling the requests of riders who wanted access