08.17.2023

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37º | Sunny | 6% chance of rain | Sunrise 7:12 a.m. | Sunset 4:28 p.m.

Bikes, pools, and resident feedback, oh my

3 updates from the City of Boston

Stay up-to-date on all the local happenings in our city. | Photo by @juanfayora

It’s been a busy week for Mayor Wu + the City of Boston. City officials have expanded new programs and introduced new initiatives for the city over the past few days. Here are the details on three announcements.

🚲 Boston Delivers is an e-cargo bike delivery pilot program created to make deliveries to and from local businesses in Allston and the surrounding area. The program will launch in mid-September and run for at least a year. The goal is to support local businesses, reduce pollution, ease traffic congestion, and improve street safety. The city is contributing ~$345,000 towards the new program with the bulk of the money being spent on labor, outreach, and equipment.

🤿 Demand for free swim lessons has been high, so the city is expanding the Swim Safe campaign and offering year-round beginner-level swim lessons. Plus, Mayor Wu has allocated $34.3 million for renovating the city’s pools and commissioned the first citywide evaluation of aquatics infrastructure to help get city pools reopened quickly. Swim Safe grant applications are now open to local organizations and the deadline to complete this form is Friday, Sept. 15 at 4 p.m. to be considered for up to $150,000.

🗣️ The city is requesting feedback from residents to help shape the city’s representation on the MBTA Board that best reflects the needs of commuters and riders. Earlier this month, leaders passed the state budget + created a City of Boston seat on the Board of Directors of the MBTA, giving the city a seat at the table. Residents can submit ideas through this form by Monday, Sept. 5 at 5 p.m.

Events

Thursday, Aug. 17

Activating Art | Thursday, Aug. 17 | 5:30-8 p.m. | City Hall, 1 City Hall Sq., Boston | Free | Join Boston Music Award winner Amanda Shea for a series focused on using art as a vehicle for social change.
Lamplighter’s 2023 Brewer’s Arm Wrestling Competition | Thursday, Aug. 17 | 8-11 p.m. | Lamplighter Broadway, 284 Broadway, Cambridge | $10-$20 | Doors will open at 7 p.m. to watch eight wrestlers go arm to arm in the back taproom.
Revere Beach Movie Night | Thursday, Aug. 17 | 6-10 p.m. | Kelly’s Roast Beef, 595 Broadway, Revere | Free | Watch a screening of “The Lion King” on the beach with popcorn and cotton candy.

Friday, Aug. 18

Mojito Night | Friday, Aug. 18 | 5-11:30 p.m. | Short Path Distillery, 71 Kelvin St., Everett | Free | Sip on a signature mojito, try a mojito flight, and enjoy tacos from Adriano’s Tacos.
“Sound of Metal” | Friday, Aug. 18 | 8 p.m. | Loring Greenough House, 12 South St., Boston | $5-$7 | Seating is first come, first served and don’t forget to bring your own blankets for this outdoor screening.

Saturday, Aug. 19

Boston Harbor Comedy | Saturday, Aug. 19 | 8-11 p.m. | Boston Harbor Distillery, 12R Ericsson St., Boston | $15 | Doors open at 8 p.m. for the show featuring Dan Smith, Jack Burke, Will Hogan, and Zach Valencia.

Sunday, Aug. 20

Boston Public Market X Tall Ship | Sunday, Aug. 20 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Tall Ship, 1 East Pier Dr., Boston | Free | Eat, drink, and shop from the vendors at the Boston Public Market aboard The Tall Ship.

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News Notes

Weather

When it rains, it pours. With ~15.5 inches of rainfall in Boston this season, the past three months mark one of the city’s rainiest summers on record — and August isn’t even over yet. (Boston Globe)

Education

Mayor Wu is setting up Boston’s 119 school zones for success with restriped crosswalks, clear safety signage, and 700+ active school bus drivers. This fall will be the first time that Boston Public Schools have had a full staff of drivers since before the pandemic. (NBC Boston)

Tech

Bye bye, bots. A team at MIT is developing a new tool called PhotoGuard that combats AI-generated image manipulation, so you can worry less about artificial intelligence altering your photos. (Boston.com)

Art

A 170-year-old sculpture once assumed to be missing will return to its home in Boston, thanks to the FBI’s Art Crime Team (bet you didn’t know that existed, did you?). Now if only someone could locate Boston’s long-lost Rembrandt… (Smithsonian Magazine)

Concert

Batter up: The Zac Brown Band will shatter their own record for the most consecutive sold-out shows at Fenway Park this weekend. The Atlanta-based group will perform their 14th full-capacity concert at the historic ballpark on Saturday.

Trending

Saugus’ iconic Kowloon Restaurant will close this Saturday to host its first-ever wedding. Only takeaway orders will be available to the public throughout the day. If you’re looking to say “I Do” soon too, check out our wedding venue guide. (Boston Globe)

Drink

That sipping noise you hear is the sound of Bostonians savoring the first pumpkin spice lattes of the season. Dunkin’s fall menu has returned, featuring —of course—pumpkin spice signature lattes, nutty pumpkin coffee, and a pumpkin swirl add-in. (Chew Boom)

Real Estate

Hot homes: The waterfront edition

Homes near the water for sale in Boston

Three properties near the water in Boston. | Photos provided by Cabot & Company + @jackvatcherphotography

Boston has plenty of historic + iconic views, but what could beat living near the waterfront? Here are a few properties that could be your next home, sweet, home near the water.

357 Commercial St., #114
2 bed, 2 baths, 1,247 sqft
$1.29 million
Located along the Harbor Walk, this condominium has living and dining rooms designed to entertain guests, custom cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances — plus a bonus laundry room.

471 Hanover St., Unit #5
3 bed, 3 bath, 1,461 sqft
$1.88 million
This is one of two remaining units at this North End hidden gem. The bedrooms are located on the fourth and fifth floors, with an open floor plan, hardwood floors, and an outdoor space.

10 Farnsworth, Unit 4A
3 bed, 2.5 bath, 2,113 sqft
$3.29 million
This Seaport unit features direct elevator access from the garage and lobby, gas fireplaces, and radiant heat flooring — plus a roof-deck with furnishings and a gas grill.

Asked

You just won the lottery — Which property are you going for?

A. 357 Commercial St., #114 aka Boston Harborwalk
B. 471 Hanover St., Unit #5 aka North End
C. 10 Farnsworth, Unit 4A aka Seaport district

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