04.15.2024

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67º | 9% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 6:02 a.m. | Sunset 7:26 p.m.

Good luck to all, from the BOStoday team

Boston Marathon shoutouts: Well-wishes and congratulatory messages from our readers

Several runners are seen crossing a yellow and blue finish line. A runner in the center has their hands outstretched and is smiling as they cross the line.

Runners crossing the finish line during the 125th Boston Marathon. | Photo via @olc_coach

❤️ Happy Marathon Monday, Boston.

Before we hit the streets to cheer on participants, we wanted to show our love for the ~30,000 people taking part in the race this year. We asked our readers to send in their messages of good luck, well-wishes, and congratulations for friends and family getting involved — here’s what they said.

“Go St. John’s Prep Senior, Matt Boucher! He’s running for the Fund for St. John’s.” — Matt S.

“Let’s GO Kristin! Team Strides for Ewing, raising money for Ewing Sarcoma research at Dana Farber Cancer Institute.” — Tom B.

“My name is Jessica Catturini... [I volunteer] as a finish line medal distributer. I love my city, I love volunteering, and I love the Boston Marathon. It is an honor to place medals on these amazing athletes, who truly earned these medals. Go Medals Team....I hope to see all the runners....cannot wait to cheer you on and greet you with a smile!” — Jessica C.

“I will be running my 10th consecutive Boston this year, all which have been as a charity runner for Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital!” — Daniel M.

“Mallory Wright running for The Second Step!” — Amelia L.

“Marlene Fronske: it’s meeee! Running for Dana Farber Marathon Challenge” — Marlene F. (We love a little self-cheerleading)

“Meaghan Packer running for Children’s Hospital” — Lauren C.

“Meghan Morris-Weberling (running for the Esplanade Association)” — Ryan W.

“John Bartlett running in support of cancer care and research at Beth Israel Lahey Health.” — Paul C.

“Alyssa More running for women’s lunch place.” — Pouran G.

“Go USNA Marathon Team - we are so proud of you💪🏻💙💛" — Conrad D. + Jean D.

“Scott Durdin - Museum of Science” — Beverly J.

Good luck and congratulations to Jason Santana, Ben Hayes, Kevin Frechette, and Brian B., who were also shouted out by their friends and family.

Our guide to the marathon

Events

Monday, April 15

Mighty Squirrel Fenway Boston Marathon Celebration | Monday, April 15 | 9 a.m. | Mighty Squirrel Fenway, 1 David Ortiz Dr., Boston | Free entry | Visit the new Fenway taproom for live music and new beer releases — bring your race bib for a $25 food voucher.
Red Sox vs. Cleveland Guardians | Monday, April 15 | 11:10 a.m. | Fenway Park, 4 Jersey St., Boston | $44-$172 | Cheer on the Sox on Patriots’ Day.

Tuesday, April 16

girl in red | Tuesday, April 16 | 8 p.m. | MGM Music Hall at Fenway, 2 Lansdowne St., Boston | Prices vary | See the “bad idea!” artist on the “Doing It Again World Tour.”

Wednesday, April 17

Johnny Boy Pop Up | Wednesday, April 17 | 4-10 p.m. | Lamplighter Broadway, 284 Broadway, Cambridge | Free entry | Head to the Broadway taproom for Filipino-inspired sandwiches and local brews.
Drawing the Sword of Liberty: Lafayette’s Life and Legacies | Wednesday, April 17 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Old South Meeting House, 310 Washington St., Boston | Free | Doors will open at 6 p.m. + light snacks will be provided.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Civic

Mayor Wu recently announced several preparations that will be in place today for the Boston Marathon. Bostonians can follow @bostonpolice for race safety updates + view roadway closures on the city’s website.

Development

Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology recently broke ground on its new Nubian Square campus in Roxbury. The college is set to relocate from South End to the new campus upon its anticipated completion in the fall of 2025. (Boston.com)

Eat

Three new restaurants are now open at Boston’s Hub Hall: Cini’s Pasta Bar, Bati, and Adriano’s. The Italian pasta bar, Indian eatery, and soul food restaurant, respectively, are serving up dishes in the food hall located by North Station. (Boston Restaurant Talk)

Edu

After adopting a test-optional policy in 2020, Harvard announced that it will reinstitute standardized tests as a requirement for admission. The test score requirement will begin with the class of 2029 — aka students applying for fall 2025 admission. (WBUR)

Sports

Don’t call it a comeback. Tom Brady is prepping to kick off his 10-year, $375 million contract with Fox, but during a recent appearance on the “DeepCut with VicBlends” podcast the seven-time Super Bowl winner said he’s not opposed to a possible return to the gridiron. (Boston.com)

Number

$13,000. That’s how much one Somerville homeowner’s water bill was. The city began adjusting bills to account for retroactive water usage after installing updated meters. Somerville’s Water Director advises those who think their bills are inaccurate to contact that department to have an investigation opened. (7 News)

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Brianna

From the editor

Good luck and congratulations to all of the marathon participants today. In solidarity, I will also go on a long run* this afternoon.

*Getting through two miles without stopping to walk.

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