Update on Ed Portal Workforce Development programming

[Anthony D'Isidoro]

Harvard Ed Portal

Dear Ed Portal Members,

We wanted to follow up on the topic of one-on-one career coaching sessions that are offered through the Ed Portal.

There was an approximately 2-week period in late August that career coaching sessions were not being scheduled due in part to the Ed Portal’s group of career coaches being renewed for the upcoming year. During that timeframe in late August, there was some confusion that resulted in an interpretation that career coaching had been cancelled or stopped. That was not the case, and as of over a week ago, career coaching sessions have resumed, including all outstanding requests being processed and scheduled. As a reminder, as part of our Workforce Development program offering, Ed Portal members can schedule one-on-one career coaching sessions for individualized consultations with professional career coaches.

https://edportal.harvard.edu/workforce

[Anthony D'Isidoro]

 

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[Anthony D'Isidoro]

Good Neighbor Day Nomination Form 2025

Neighbors make the neighborhood! Do you have a neighbor who always lends a helping hand, brightens your day, or makes your street feel more like home?

Deadline to submit your application is Friday, September 19, 2025, end of day. 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQAeMnSlXOds5uPeGq9XVE44fazvsAYlI5V3TootucZVVTTA/viewform

[Anthony D'Isidoro]

Applications are still open for the 2025 Spooky Streets and Fall & Harvest Grants!

The deadline to apply is Monday, September 22, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ET.

https://www.boston.gov/departments/civic-organizing/spooky-streets-2025

[Anthony D'Isidoro]

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[Anthony D'Isidoro]

All of the events are on Sunday September 28th! The parade begins at 1pm!

[Anthony D'Isidoro]

[Anthony D'Isidoro]

Boston Landing

🌾🎉 Fall Crawl is THIS SATURDAY! 🎉🌾
📆 Saturday, Sept 20 | 11 AM – 4 PM
📍 Athletes Park, Boston Landing
🎟️ Free to attend, RSVP required (link in bio)
Bring your boots and get ready for a day packed with:
🎶 A live DJ, music, and country line dancing
🎨 Kids’ fall cowboy crafts + face painting fun
📸 A western-style photo booth for your best snapshots
🍂 Delicious bites from Broken Records and The Pearl
🍹 Rail Stop mobile bar with cocktails, beer & wine
🍩 Free churros while supplies last
🐊 Reptile show for your critters
👨‍👩‍👧 This family-friendly day has something for everyone — from little wranglers to grown-up cowboys.
✨ Kick off the season with Boston Landing, create unforgettable memories, and celebrate fall the western way. RSVP now to save your spot!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boston-landing-fall-crawl-tickets-1583245422679

[Anthony D'Isidoro]

The Brighton Bazaar

Sun. Sept. 28th, 12-6pm: the annual Allston Village Street Fair returns for its 15th edition! Join the fun as Harvard Ave (1 to 101, from Brighton Ave to Cambridge St) Boston MA 02134 closes to traffic for an eclectic festival featuring live music, performers, activities, food trucks, + our pop-up market with over 60 small businesses selling art, crafts, vintage, & more!

*** Features ***

 Main Stage Schedule:

@beantownmusicschool Show Team: 12 – 12:30
@blindspot_music: 12:30 – 1:10
@phantomoceanband: 1:10 – 1:50
@dredbuffalo: 1:50 – 2:30
@acrylickillers: 2:30 – 3:10
@veronaroseband: 3:10 – 3:50
@ziptiehandcuffs: 3:50 – 4:35
@otherbrotherdarrylband: 4:35 – 5:20
@childrenoftheflamingwheel: 5:20 – 6

(special thanks to stage manager/MC John McGinley -@lifeisgoodatgrandmas )

Street Performers:

@youthacquiringknowledge - breakdancing acrobatics
 @sinha_capoeira_boston - musical martial arts
@north_horde - armored combat

Activities:
Face painting, glitter tattoos, balloon animals, a public chalk mural with @thecornerartroom , & more!

 Food Trucks:

 @snacksboxboston
 @roxysgrilledcheese
 @uhlmansicecream
 @micorazontaqueria

 Restaurants: Over 60(!!) restaurants within a 5-min walk of the festival. For starters, we'll be right outside the front doors of:

 @kimchipapiktchn
 @thedraftallston
 @yukiyaramen
 @kungfumalatang
 @kaju.allston
 @azamagrillfood

 Poster by local resident @who_is_hypokrites . Find his booth at the festival, or more work online: https://tr.ee/GsyVUj

***Info***

 Date: 9/28/25

 Time: 12-6pm

Address: 101 Harvard Ave. Boston MA 02134

 Location: Harvard Ave from Brighton Ave to Cambridge St.

 Admission: free, all ages

 Weather: outside, one day only, rain or shine!

*** Getting There ***

 T: Harvard Ave Green Line stop!

 Bus: 66, 57

 Drive: Free street parking on Sundays, no time limit!

*** Vendors ***

 Applications (link in bio): https://linktr.ee/thebrightonbazaar

 Vendor List:

@a.headfullofstars
@alicethepotter
@alki.studi0
@alltheragevintage
@alwaysjean.jewels
@angelcoshop
@aprilsprintedgarden @swirlsnstones
@beechstpottery
@butterbeanflorals
@caramics.pottery
@celions3
@citizenscrochet
@cloverpatchjewelry
@copperandprint
@corinnscreations
@drip.thrift_
@esperanzasart69
@feralfawnart
@fondrecollection
@garbageworld404
@gazillioneargarments
@goodformdesigns
@greatwoodco
@greycatstudiocrafts
@hecho_a_mano_
@iwalkto
@jaxolinetheartist
@just__rosy
@kailagilmorepottery
@knotty_hangers
@ladyrebellion79
@lafoliepress
@leatherpixie
@livingston_ceramics
@mamakonadesigns
@merchmerchmerch_screenprints
@miawhittemore
@minds.eye.collective
@mirasoaps
@moondrops__
@nevermind.customapparel
@oneknitwonderco
@owensavag
@piecebyirene
@pigmarieproject
@purpleacornz
@ratcitystudio
@ratglassmass
@ryeandcompany
@sam_dawgies
@shoprideon
@shrimpsalad.studios
@sparkalifewithart
@spellboundcandlecomp
@statementhandmade
@terrariumer.liron
@the_succulentspot_617
@thriftingxfairy
@weiskei.bos
@who_is_hypokrites
@yankeethrifting
@yuu.choy

Woodworking By Jess

[Anthony D'Isidoro]

ALLSTON-BRIGHTON

Allston Brighton Parade – Sunday, September 28, 2025

The annual Allston/Brighton Parade will be held on Sunday, September 28, 2025 stepping off at 1:00 p.m. In addition to the parade there will be the annual Brian J. Honan 5K Run/Walk which will begin on Brighton Avenue at Linden Street at 12:00 p.m. – ending on Brighton Avenue opposite 161 Brighton Avenue using much of the same route as the parade.

Parking restrictions will be in place throughout Sunday on the following streets:

Brighton Avenue - North side, outbound roadway, from Malvern Street to Harvard Avenue

Faneuil Street - South side (park side), from opposite Adair Street to opposite #365 Faneuil Street

Tremont Street - North side (school side), from Washington Street to Tip Top Street

Brighton Avenue - North side, outbound roadway, from Harvard Avenue to Cambridge Street

Cambridge Street - Both sides, from Brighton Avenue to Washington Street

Washington Street - Both sides, from Cambridge Street to Oak Square

Allston Village Street Fair – Sunday, September 28, 2025

The Parents and Community Build Group, Inc. will be holding the Allston Village Street Fair on Harvard Avenue on Sunday, September 28, 2025.

Parking restrictions will be in place throughout Sunday on the following streets:

Harvard Avenue - Both sides, from Cambridge Street to Brighton Avenue

Harvard Terrace - Both sides, from Harvard Avenue to the dead end

Farrington Street - Both sides, from Harvard Avenue to Highgate Street

Gardner Street - Both sides, from Harvard Avenue to Linden Street

[Anthony D'Isidoro]

Honan Allston Branch Library

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with Laura Macias!

Stories and folk tales from around the world told in English and in Spanish.

Includes puppets, songs, and movements for children ages 3-5 years old.

No registration is required.

[Anthony D'Isidoro]

Roundhead Brewing Company

Hey Brighton! Nothing beats good weather, good vibes, and good company at the Beer Garden. Cheers!

#cervezaquereúne #bostonbeergarden #brightonbeer

[Anthony D'Isidoro]

Boston Landing

💪🌟 Fit Fest is almost here — and it’s packed with wellness + fitness for everyone! 🌟💪
📆 Sat, Sept 27 | 9 AM – 4 PM
📍 Athletes Park + The TRACK at New Balance
🎟 Free with RSVP (link in bio)
Here’s what you’ll find throughout the day:
🏋️‍♂️ NB Fitness Club hosting free outdoor classes — all levels welcome
💪 Dead Hang Challenge (test your grip!)
🚴 Spin class inside NB Fitness Club (open to the public, limited spots)
🧘 Meditation + sound bath on the Warm-Up Track at The TRACK
🎲 VOLO lawn games + fun contests
❄️ Cold plunge experiences with SweatHouz (solo + party plunges!)
🍹 Juices, mocktails, non-alcoholic beer & gluten-free beer to keep you fueled
🏟 Tours of NB Fitness Club available all day
✨ Remember: all classes + workshops require RSVP/registration. Space is limited. If the class you want is booked, DM us to join the waitlist.
Don’t miss Boston Landing’s most energizing day of the year — grab your spot now!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boston-landing-community-fit-fest-tickets-1557384622329

[Anthony D'Isidoro]

[Anthony D'Isidoro]

Brighton Branch of the Boston Public Library

Catch a flick with friends this Thursday evening! Beginning at 6:00 PM, we'll be screening "A Minecraft Movie" here at the library. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

[Anthony D'Isidoro]

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[Anthony D'Isidoro]

MassDOT

 

BOSTON- BRIDGE PRESERVATION, B-16-056, CAMBRIDGE STREET OVER I-90

 

Project will preserve the bridge deck on Cambridge Street over I-90 in order to extend its lifespan until a future bridge replacement is performed.

 

Draft Scope of Work: The work in general includes…..bridge substructure repairs;   concrete crack injection;  removing and replacing the bridge joints; rehabilitation/replacement of the bridge bearings;  bridge shoring as needed to facilitate the work;  bridge curb remove and replace (R&R);  full and partial bridge deck repairs;  bridge deck paving;  sawing and sealing joints;  structural steel repairs;  bridge cleaning and painting; removing and refurbishing metal bridge rail; and removal and replacing bridge shielding.

 

The scope of work above will include the repair the existing sidewalks and restore the bridge to full capacity.

 

(MassDOT is still working through some details with the Contractor but have given them initial approval on portions of the work. Project schedule to follow.)

[Anthony D'Isidoro]

The Build Up: Community Visioning Workshop with Problak & Friends
Harvard Ed Portal
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

What does unity look like on a wall that represents all of us? You’re invited to join Roxbury muralist Rob “ProBlak” Gibbs, local artist Pheebz, the Ed Portal and the American Repertory Theater for a hands-on workshop shaping a new mural design at the A.R.T.’s future home in Allston.

Through guided storytelling, creative group activities, and sharing what makes Allston-Brighton special, you’ll help inspire the colors, imagery, and spirit of an 11,000 sq ft mural that reflects the people, and stories of Greater Boston. No experience necessary—just bring your voice and imagination. Free and open to all ages; supplies and refreshments provided.

RSVPs strongly recommended.

This workshop is part of a city-wide series.

Tickets: https://edportal.harvard.edu/event/build-community-visioning-workshop-problak-friends

224 Western Ave, Allston

[Anthony D'Isidoro]

[Anthony D'Isidoro]

Craft Food Halls - Allston

Look forward to pub Trivia night with Don Julio at Craft Food Halls Allston. Wednesday, Sept 26, 6–8pm. Bring friends and bring your A-game.

Get your free tickets via the link in our story!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trivia-night-at-craft-food-halls-allston-tickets-1677028420149

#craftfoodhalls #lovenergyfood #allstonma #brightonma #bostonma

[Anthony D'Isidoro]

Chalk It Up!
1 Fern St, Allston

[Anthony D'Isidoro]

Brighton Branch of the Boston Public Library

This Month, The Food Group will meet to discuss and share recipes from "Mi Cocina" by Rick Martínez. Part cookbook and part travelogue, "Mi Cocina transports" readers to the seven regions of Mexico and features 100 recipes. We hope you can make it!
The Food Group is a book club for cookbooks and potluck. We meet on the 3rd or 4th Saturday every month from 2-3 PM.

Bringing a dish is not required and neither is reading all of the cookbook. Copies are available at the front desk of the Branch.

[Anthony D'Isidoro]

[Anthony D'Isidoro]

Charles River Regional Chamber

We’re No. 1 but we’re also No. 50

A new, eye-opening, analysis comparing Massachusetts’ competitiveness to other states is now available.

Once again, it highlights our world-class strengths in education, healthcare, and innovation.

But — also once again — the study cautions that “the state’s high costs of living and doing business are eroding our competitive edge, even before the changing federal policy landscape poses unique threats.”

That’s among the conclusions found in the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation second installment of its 2025 Competitiveness Index.

Among the good:

• We’re smart: We rank No. 1 nationally in 8th-grade reading and 8th-grade math test scores. We’re also No. 1 in having the highest percentage of our population aged 25 and older with a bachelor's degree.

• We’re productive: Massachusetts is ranked 2nd nationally in Gross State Product per capita, reflecting high economic productivity and workforce efficiency.

• We’re still innovating: Massachusetts continues to rank 1st in venture capital funding despite a significant year-over-year decline in funding.

Not so good:

• We’re expensive: The state has the highest infant childcare costs in the nation. We’re 45th in the country for housing cost burden.  We dropped from 36th to 48th in healthcare costs for employers. Unemployment taxes are 38th worst.

• We’re losing people: Massachusetts ranks 45th nationally in domestic migration, signaling continued loss of residents to other states, especially among young adults aged 26-35 (48th nationally).

• We’ve stopped creating jobs:  Private employment growth ranked 50th nationally.

• We’re congested: Massachusetts has the 47th-longest commute time.

The report also notes that international migration is a clear competitive strength, 3rd best nationally.  But, of course, those and the rest of the rankings don’t reflect the impacts of current federal policies.

There’s oodles more here, plus a poll exploring the public’s perception of our strengths and weaknesses, including this sobering statistic: 41 percent of residents age 18-29 plan to move within five years, largely driven by high living costs.

[Anthony D'Isidoro]

Mayor Wu Announces New Allston-Brighton Neighborhood Liaison

 

Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced Jennifer Roberts as the new neighborhood liaison for Allston-Brighton within the Office of Neighborhood Services (ONS). ONS plays a vital role in connecting residents with city services and resources; facilitating resident input on local government matters; ensuring that the appropriate city departments address constituent service requests; attending neighborhood meetings; and responding to emergencies, such as fires, to assist displaced residents.

 

“Neighborhood liaisons are a critical connection between the City and Boston’s communities,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “Jennifer’s passion for civic engagement and educational advocacy will be an invaluable asset to the large student population and community that make up Allston-Brighton. I’m excited to see the new liaison step into this essential role and connect with the neighborhood and residents they represent.”

 

Roberts began her career supporting international students and non-native English speakers at organizations such as Education First, English Language Center, Pine Manor College, and Boston University—work that deepened her commitment to inclusion, cultural exchange, and accessible education. She later transitioned into civic and community engagement, most recently serving as Student Engagement Lead at the Harvard Radcliffe Institute. In that role she developed interdisciplinary learning experiences, designed cross-Institute events and programming, and helped launch a new student-centered third space at Radcliffe.

 

Jennifer Roberts was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from Mount Holyoke College in Western Massachusetts and has called Boston home for over a decade. She currently resides in Allston-Brighton.

 

“I am grateful for the chance to advocate on behalf of Allston-Brighton constituents—especially around housing affordability, youth engagement, and connecting residents to city resources and services,” said Jennifer Roberts, Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services Allston-Brighton Liaison.

Jennifer Roberts 

The Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services is led by Executive Director Lindsey Santana, who works alongside four deputy directors. Deputy directors directly supervise the liaisons and community engagement specialists who facilitate abutters meetings.

 

“Jennifer is committed to supporting Allston-Brighton. She has already connected with constituents on the ground and is eager to continue assisting Boston residents,” said Lindsey Santana, Executive Director of the Office of Neighborhood Services. “I encourage community members to attend neighborhood office hours every Friday or call 311 to connect directly with their liaison.”

 

Community members can meet with their designated neighborhood liaisons at weekly office hours in-person every Friday to receive guidance on how to navigate City services.

 

ABOUT THE MAYOR’S OFFICE OF NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES

 

The Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services (ONS) encourages, facilitates, and maximizes citizen input and participation through service requests, neighborhood meetings, mailings, and emergency responses. To report non-emergency issues to the City, residents are encouraged to connect with BOS:311 by dialing 3-1-1 or downloading the free BOS:311 app on iOS or Android platforms.

 

Last updated: September 24, 2025

Published by: Mayor's Office

 

[Anthony D'Isidoro]

The Kittie Knox Plays
Saturday, September 27, 2025
www.tickettailor.com
Herter Park
1175 Soldiers Field Rd, Allston

[Anthony D'Isidoro]

57 Riverdale Street Abutters Meeting

Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services

Monday, September 29, 2025, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Proposal: Confirm as three-family and change to six units. Construct a three-story addition on the rear of the existing three-family structure to add three dwelling units.
The purpose of this meeting is to get community input and listen to the resident's positions on this proposal. This is a virtual meeting via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86923211969
Meeting ID: 869 2321 1969
Please note, the City does not represent the occupant(s)/developer(s)/attorney(s)/applicant(s).
Email Contact: Sigurgeir Jonson (sigurgei...@boston.gov)

Property Owner: Clover Oak Twenty Five LLC (John Bannon, Registered Agent)
61 Jarvis Circle, Needham, MA 02492

57 Riverdale Street (2201018000)
Property Type: Three Family
Owner Occupied: No
Lot Size: 58.00’ X 108.12' X 75.65' X 117.50' = 7,488 sf
Living Area: 4,488 sf
Year Built: 1900
Zoning SubDistrict: 3F-4000 (Medium Residential)
Boston MHC Historic Inventory Areas

Sale Date: 7/2/2019
Sale Price: $1
Grantor: John Bannon      
Grantee: Clover Oak Twenty Five LLC (John Bannon, Registered Agent)

Sale Date: 6/24/2013
Sale Price: $830,000
Grantor: Claire P. Corbett 2006 Revocable Trust (Eugene M. Corbett, Trustee)      
Grantee: John Bannon

[Anthony D'Isidoro]

[Anthony D'Isidoro]

The Future of Work in the Age of Generative AI

 

October 1, 6:00pm-8:00pm, FREE
Harvard Ed Portal, 224 Western Ave., Allston
or Online on Zoom

 

The future of work is being reshaped by generative AI. Harvard Business School Professor Joseph Fuller will present insights from two major Harvard research projects, examining the effects on career pathways, entry-level employment, and the nation’s skills gap. This discussion provides critical perspective for anyone navigating the evolving labor market. 

Doors open at 5:30pm - speaking program to begin promptly at 6:00pm. To ensure an efficient check in process, please have your registration confirmation email available. This event is free & open to all.

 

RSVP Today: https://edportal.harvard.edu/event/community-lecture-future-work-age-generative-ai-prof-joseph-fuller

 

If you would like to submit a question for Professor Fuller ahead of time, please email comm...@harvard.edu. There will be no live questions during the lecture. A brief reception will follow the lecture. 

 

Can’t make it in person? You can still attend the event virtually on Zoom. Please visit this link to RSVP for our online event. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/harvardedportal/1849386

 

[Anthony D'Isidoro]

[Anthony D'Isidoro]

What do these three photos have in common?

217 Western Avenue (Barry’s Corner)

1660-1670 Soldiers Field Road

1948 Beacon Street (Cleveland Circle)

They are all former Starbucks locations in Allston Brighton!!

Tony

[Anthony D'Isidoro]

Allston Yards Allston-Brighton Community Fund

The Allston-Brighton Community Fund mission is to support and enhance the Allston-Brighton community by making grants to support programs and other improvements in the community, including for public realm improvements. Grants are not restricted to improvements on public land.

The Allston Yards Project is pleased to accept grant applications for The Community Fund.

Fall 2025 Cycle

Up To $3,000 GRANT APPLICATION

Online applications only. Grant awards announced in early December. Grants are offered twice per year. Additional information can be found at the beginning of the application.

Community Fund Application: Allston Yards Allston-Brighton Community Fund Application (Fall 2025) (Page 1 of 5)

Deadline: Friday, October 31, 2025, by 5:00pm.

For questions, please email Risa Meyers at rme...@nedevelopment.com.

[janet england]

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Free Classes in Allston!  Sign Up Now!

Beginner Acoustic Guitar! Fridays 6-8pm

Jackson Mann Beginner Acoustic Guitar

Intro to Podcasting! Tuesdays 5-6:30pm

Jackson Mann Intro to Audio Podcasting

Digital Photography! Tuesdays 6:30-8pm

Jackson Mann Intro to Digital Photography

Links in the comments above (or use QR code), dm with any questions!

[Anthony D'Isidoro]

Brighton Branch of the Boston Public Library

THIS THURSDAY! The Unreal Reads fiction book club will discuss the award-winning novel Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice.

Thursday, October 2, 6:30 pm at the Brighton Branch.

The Unreal Reads book club reads fiction of all kinds. We typically meet on the first Thursday of the month, 6:30 pm at the Brighton Branch, barring holidays or special events. No registration required, you're welcome to drop in. We also welcome readers who decided not to or weren't able to finish the book — as long as you're okay with spoilers!

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About the book:

With winter looming, a small northern Anishinaabe community goes dark. Cut off, people become passive and confused. Panic builds as the food supply dwindles. While the band council and a pocket of community members struggle to maintain order, an unexpected visitor arrives, escaping the crumbling society to the south. Soon after, others follow.

The community leadership loses its grip on power as the visitors manipulate the tired and hungry to take control of the reserve. Tensions rise and, as the months pass, so does the death toll due to sickness and despair. Frustrated by the building chaos, a group of young friends and their families turn to the land and Anishinaabe tradition in hopes of helping their community thrive again. Guided through the chaos by an unlikely leader named Evan Whitesky, they endeavor to restore order while grappling with a grave decision.

[Anthony D'Isidoro]

Faneuil Branch of the Boston Public Library

Join Laura Macias for music, movement, puppets, and stories in Spanish and English! Recommended for children ages 3-5 years old

[Anthony D'Isidoro]

Veronica B Smith Multi Services Senior Center

Don't miss this week's events at the Senior Center!
Thursday October 2nd at 11:00: "Pirate Ghost Stories" with Luca Rebussini

[Anthony D'Isidoro]

[Anthony D'Isidoro]

Veronica B Smith Multi Services Senior Center

Don't miss this week's events at the Senior Center!

Friday, October 3rd at 1:00: "My Grandmother's Legacy" Hispanic Heritage Month Event with Karina Liendo- RSVP- Limited Space- (617) 6350-6120

[Anthony D'Isidoro]

Community Alert!!

Mailbox Thefts on the Uptick.

Per the US Postal Service here's what you can do to protect your mail from thieves:

-Use the letter slots inside your Post Office for your mail, or hand it to a letter carrier.

-Pick up your mail promptly after delivery. Don’t leave it in your mailbox overnight. If you're expecting checks, credit cards, or other negotiable items, ask a trusted friend or neighbor to pick up your mail.

-If you don't receive a check or other valuable mail you're expecting, contact the issuing agency immediately.

-If you change your address, immediately notify your Post Office and anyone with whom you do business via the mail.

-Don’t send cash in the mail.

-Tell your Post Office when you’ll be out of town, so they can hold your mail until you return.

[Anthony D'Isidoro]

[Anthony D'Isidoro]

Tonight! District 9 City Council Candidates

 

As a public service, Talk of the Neighborhoods on BNN-TV will be featuring the two candidates for District 9 City Council: Pilar Ortiz and Liz Breadon. Tune in tonight at 6:30-6:55 PM on Xfinity 9, Astound 15, Fios 2161, or online.

https://reflect-cablecast-bnn.cablecast.tv/CablecastPublicSite/watch-now

[Anthony D'Isidoro]

Brighton Branch of the Boston Public Library

We can't wait for our visit with Rainforest Reptile Shows this upcoming Saturday! Children ages 3+ can join this educational and hands-on program to learn more about reptiles of all shapes and sizes.

[Anthony D'Isidoro]

Kelly McGrath

Take this survey to help the AB Health Collaborative and our community collect data on how people get to Brighton Center! We want all voices to be able to be heard! Please share!

[Anthony D'Isidoro]

[Anthony D'Isidoro]

Boston Parks & Recreation Department

Ringer Park: Woodland Closure & Courts

Dear friends and neighbors of Ringer Park,

I met with the contractor and arborist team yesterday, and I wanted to let you all know that they plan to begin arborist work on Monday, October 6. While the most convenient approach would be to close the entire park, the team has agreed to work in stages to preserve access where possible.

What’s closing first

• The woodland path from Gordon Street to Allston Street will likely be closed starting Monday, Oct 6 and is expected to remain closed for at least one week.

• After that, work will likely shift to the wooded area between Gordon Street and the tennis courts. I’ll share details about temporary closures in that area as soon as they’re confirmed.

Tennis courts

• I've received a lot of questions about the courts! The courts are no longer open for permitting while the park is under construction, due to uncertainty about ongoing access.

• For now—likely through October—the contractor will try to maintain access to the courts from Emrie Road or Gordon Street, but access is still not guaranteed.

Fence replacement & tree removals

• The failing fence between the basketball court and abutting properties will be renovated. To install the new fence, trees along the fence line will need to be removed. The contractor will protect adjacent properties to the maximum extent possible.

Thank you for your patience as we move through this work. I’ll keep you updated as the schedule evolves. The project webpage https://www.boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/project/improvements-ringer-park will be updated this weekend and a rendered site plan should pop up on Monday or Tuesday!

Warmly,
Nellie

Nelle Ward (they/them)
Project Manager
City of Boston | Parks & Recreation Department
1010 Massachusetts Ave, 3rd Floor
617-961-3035(w)

[Anthony D'Isidoro]

Brighton Branch of the Boston Public Library

Start your week off with a movie! Our October selection is director George A. Romero's classic Night of the Living Dead (1968).

Monday, October 6, 3:00 PM at the Brighton Branch. Run time: 1 hour 35 minutes. Not rated. English subtitles.

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About the movie:

A disparate group of individuals takes refuge in an abandoned house when corpses begin to leave the graveyard in search of fresh human bodies to devour. The pragmatic Ben (Duane Jones) does his best to control the situation, but when the reanimated bodies surround the house, the other survivors begin to panic.

As any semblance of order within the group begins to dissipate, the zombies start to find ways inside -- and one by one, the living humans become the prey of the deceased ones in horror legend George A. Romeros' first film.

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