First Circuit Leaves 13 ACIP Appointments Stayed After Hearing
The appeals court heard the administration’s challenge on Oct. 6 but issued no ruling. Separate stays on committee votes and a CDC schedule memo also remain in effect.
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Boston directs $3.3 million in one-time aid to health centers as MassHealth changes loom
Boston is using remaining ARPA funds to give 10 community health centers and the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers $3.3 million as MassHealth eligibility, renewal and work rules change.
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South Boston developers launch review of 1.8 million-square-foot housing project
A proposed South Boston project could add 1,945 homes and retail near two MBTA stations, but zoning approvals and city review are still ahead.
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Federal judge blocks Trump mail-ballot rules again before midterms
A Boston judge has paused new federal mail-ballot requirements for two weeks as the administration appeals, with the first 2026 ballots due to go out September 4.
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Massachusetts watchdog says Boston Public Schools improperly spent $857,261
A Massachusetts Inspector General report says selected Boston Public Schools contracts involved improper spending and procurement-law violations, prompting a recommended 10-business-day pause on some vendor payments.
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MBTA Orange Line closure starts August 20: What riders need to know
Orange Line service between Oak Grove and Back Bay will be suspended for 11 consecutive days, August 20-30. Riders should plan for free shuttles, alternate downtown routes and longer trips.
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Federal ballot-mail proposal remains blocked ahead of 2026 midterms
A Boston judge’s August 11 injunction blocks USPS from implementing a proposed federal ballot-mail process. State rules and ordinary deadlines remain in place.
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Boston committee advances Monument Square district study
Boston’s Monument Square study committee reviewed public feedback and planning for a possible historic district in Charlestown during an August 5 virtual meeting.
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Ruggles Station commuter-rail fare gates planned for August
Ruggles Station is scheduled to receive commuter-rail fare gates in August 2026, a planned change that could affect access and passenger flow.
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Judge Limits Use of Grant Clause After Policy Priorities Change
A Boston judge barred one administration strategy for ending federal grants, but canceled awards may not return and a broader OMB proposal remains pending.
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Boston Council to Hear Mayor Wu’s Docket 1223 Energy-Fund Proposal
Boston’s City Council will hold a remote August 4 hearing on Mayor Michelle Wu’s proposal to expand how the city’s energy-revenue fund accounts for demand-response activity and related expenses.
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Boston’s Street-Safety Plan Faces an Immediate Test After Cyclist’s Death
Mayor Michelle Wu’s July 24 plan promises safer barriers, a Tremont Street evaluation and broader enforcement, but advocates want firm deadlines and measurable follow-through.
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Boston National Night Out events bring parking restrictions August 3-4
Boston Police National Night Out events will bring street-specific parking restrictions across 12 neighborhoods Monday and Tuesday, including around a Mattapan event at Hunt Almont Playground.
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Boston Public Schools opens summer transition center for Class of 2026
Boston Public Schools has opened a Postsecondary Transition Support Center in Roxbury, offering college, financial-aid, career and workforce advising through Aug. 7.
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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announces 2026 Civic Summit
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced the 2026 Civic Summit, a city-led event focused on civic participation and public engagement.
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Boston forecast calls for thunderstorms after July heat reached 100 degrees
Boston’s forecast for Sunday, Aug. 2 called for thunderstorms, with a listed high of 82 degrees, a low of 68 and a 51% late-afternoon precipitation chance.
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Boston sets Aug. 22–28 early-voting period for Massachusetts’ 2026 state primary
Boston’s Election Department says early voting for the 2026 Massachusetts state primary will run from Saturday, Aug. 22, through Friday, Aug. 28.
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Boston Civic Summit convenes residents and leaders around participation and belonging
Boston’s 2026 Civic Summit brought together residents, civic leaders and nonprofit advocates on Aug. 1 for a one-day program centered on civic engagement, democracy and belonging.
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Boston voters face Aug. 22 registration deadline before September state primary
Boston’s voter-registration deadline for the Sept. 1 Massachusetts state primary is Aug. 22. The city has also scheduled early voting for Aug. 22 through Aug. 28, with sites and hours still to be announced.
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Massachusetts issued fine-particulate air-quality alert during July smoke episode
Massachusetts issued an Air Quality Action Day for fine particulates on July 17, 2026, during smoky and hazy conditions affecting southern New England, including the Boston area.
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Worcester included in Massachusetts fine-particle air monitoring network as July alert issued
MassDEP issued a fine-particulate air-quality alert on July 17, 2026, while the state’s 2026 monitoring plan lists a Worcester station on Summer Street.
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Boston opens public comment on Army Corps coastal flood-protection study
Boston is asking residents to review and comment on a draft U.S. Army Corps of Engineers study that outlines coastal flood risks and potential protective projects for city neighborhoods.