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Boston’s first green infrastructure policy
A look of the Rowes-Wharf area in the fall.
Curb extensions also help increase pedestrian safety. | Photo by @brianmcw
Boston may be in peak foliage, but it’s making more moves to be an even greener city every day. A newly announced policy will require city projects to include environmental benefits + stormwater mitigation through the use of green infrastructure.

Small-scale green infrastructure has been shown to help reduce flooding + filter pollutants from runoff. Additionally, it will help increase the urban tree canopy, which is a key component of the Urban Forest Plan.

Boston’s first green infrastructure policy will also set a new standard for safer, more sustainable roadway infrastructure throughout the city by establishing green alternatives for curb extensions.

The policy establishes five new standard designs for future city developments.
  • Rain gardens or bioswales
  • Tree pits or trenches
  • Porous paving (think: asphalt, pavers + concrete)
  • Stone subsurface infiltration
  • Planting low-grow fescue (aka grass) or wildflower seeds
To help support the upkeep on the new and existing installations, there will be two contracts in place to provide regular maintenance. Residents can use the City’s 311 system to report any problems.

The policy will also establish a volunteer program to assist in the maintenance of select green infrastructure sites. Soon, volunteers will be able to sign up to “adopt” a local green infrastructure installation.
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  • Adam Sandler | Mon., Oct. 24 | 8 p.m. | MGM Music Hall at Fenway, 2 Landsdowne Street, Boston | $117.00 - $283.00 | See the stand up comedian take the stage for his second local performance.
  • Harry Potter and the Sacred Text | Mon., Oct. 24 | 8 p.m. | Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Square, Somerville | $30.00 | Catch a live show with the podcast hosts with meaningful conversations about fiction.
Tuesday
Wednesday
  • Movie Night: E.T. | Wed., Oct. 26 | 7-9 p.m. | Kendall/MIT Open Space , 292 Main Street, Cambridge | Free | Costumes are welcomed for a movie under the stars with popcorn, candy, and Tim the Beaver cookie decorating.
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Big kids invited to 21+ Halloween event at Boston “Grown-Ups” Museum 👻
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Get in the Halloween spirit and channel your inner child at the Boston Children’s Museum event. | Photo by Tim Porter
Spooky season is in full swing, and the Boston Children’s Museum is inviting 21+ trick-or-treaters to celebrate with “A Nightmare at the Museum” on Fri., Oct. 28. 🍬

Face your fears at the Boston “Grown-Ups” Museum for a howlingly fun evening with surprises like:
  • A haunted maze
  • Trick-or-treating throughout the museum
  • A donut-eating contest
  • A creative costume contest
  • Food trucks, fearfully delicious cocktails, and a cash bar
Growing up can wait — grab your friends + a ticket. 🎃 *
HAVE A FANG-TASTIC TIME

Weather
  • 61º | Rain | 80% chance of rain
Development
  • Last week, Fenway Community Development Corp. broke ground on Burbank Terrace, the group’s first new housing project in over 20 years. The 27-unit apartment building located at 72 Burbank St. will feature only income-restricted apartments. It is expected to open in the fall of 2023. (Boston Business Journal)
Traffic
  • Construction on the North Washington Street Bridge (aka the Charlestown Bridge) will continue until March 2025. The original replacement work on the bridge has been paused due to cracked welds, which should be repaired by December. Once complete, the bridge will feature four lanes for cars, one for buses + two for pedestrians. (7 News)
Open
  • Mimi’s Chūka Diner has opened a permanent residence at Artifact Cider Project’s taproom located at at 438 Massachusetts Ave. Visit Central Square to try the dumplings, the pretzels, or take home frozen gyoza. (Eater Boston)
Film
  • Boston’s LGBTQ+ Film Festival has announced the inaugural Docs Fest will take place Fri., Nov. 18-Mon., Nov. 21. The celebration will include seven films shown at the Museum of Fine Arts + Brattle Theatre. 🎥
Feel Good
  • A 24-year-old African penguin at the New England Aquarium is giving “Happy Feet” a new meaning. The penguin named Beach Donkey has been given specialized care + custom shoes for a foot condition called bumblefoot for the last two years. 🐧
Holiday
  • It’s Diwali, the “Festival of Lights” in Hindu tradition. Celebrated on the darkest day of the lunar month, candles, lanterns + fireworks are lit to reflect the triumph of light over darkness. It’s a five-day festival, but outside of India usually only the third day is observed. 🕯️
Ranked
  • Two Massachusetts communities have ranked in the top 20 of Money Magazine’s list of the 50 best places to live in the US. Somerville placed No. 7 + Milton ranked No. 17. (Boston Globe)
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Book it to the 2022 Boston Book Festival
People browsing books at the Boston Book Festival.
There are also fun events planned during the week. | Photo provided by Boston Book Festival
The Boston Book Festival is almost here, the schedule is all inked out, and this week is all booked up.

Head to Copley Square for the kick-off event on Fri., Oct. 28 and the keynote address from Patrick Radden Keefe, an award-winning nonfiction author + journalist, at Old South Church from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Then on Sat., Oct. 29, join 200+ fiction, nonfiction, young adult, and kids authors for a day of readings, workshops, and walking tours. Plus, shop the the Copley Square Street Fair and enjoy live music + food trucks.

Local booksellers will be there too, so you can add even more books to your to-be-read pile. Pro tip: most authors will be available for signings after the sessions.

All events are free and open to the public.
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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by City Editor Jessica.

Editor’s pick: The holidays are coming sooner than you think and Black Owned Bos. is taking orders for their seasonal curated gift boxes, featuring products like assorted chocolates, mini candles, bath bombs, and signature glassware. Pre-orders are open through Fri., Nov. 4. and a limited supply will be available at South End shop beginning on Tues., Nov. 15.

What local items are on the top of your holiday shopping list? Share the gift ideas.

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