BPDA Board to Vote on Cleary Square Rezoning in Hyde Park
The BPDA board votes Oct. 15 on the Cleary Square rezoning plan for Hyde Park. What the Squares + Streets map would change and what residents have said.
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Government news from The Boston Report on federal, Massachusetts and Boston agencies, budgets, transit, housing and the public policy that affects residents.
Analysis: France Is Known for Protest as Theatre. Why Does the Student Unrest Look Different?
Analysis: French protest culture is often described as theatrical, from casserolades to ballet on the Opera steps. Why the 2026 student unrest looks different.
Mayor Wu Opposes Question 8 Marijuana Repeal in Massachusetts
Mayor Wu will vote No on Question 8 marijuana repeal. What the ballot measure would change, what each side says, polls and key dates before the Nov. 3 vote
Fairmount Apartments Hyde Park: $16M Modernization Funded
Fairmount Apartments Hyde Park will get $16M in city, state and federal funds for electrification, cooling, accessibility and stormwater work at BHA site.
Act V Brings 161,500 to French Streets by Official Count, 480,000 by Organisers
France student protests Act V: 161,500 marchers per the Interior Ministry vs 480,000 per organisers, incidents in Paris and Lyon, and what comes next.
Boston Council Probes BPS English Learner Spending
A City Council hearing order examines services and spending for English learners in Boston Public Schools, from LOOK Act compliance to program placement.
Ukraine Peace Security Guarantees: Florida Outline Meets Kyiv Pushback
Ukraine peace security guarantees resembling Article 5 were floated in Florida talks; Kyiv says the outline is some US negotiators’ vision, not a joint plan.
Boston Early Voting Opens Oct. 17 for November 3 Election
Boston early voting runs Oct. 17–30 for the Nov. 3 State Election. Registration ends Oct. 24; mail ballot applications close Oct. 27. Poll workers needed.
Nubian Square Fire: Council Seeks Immediate Business Relief
Boston City Council calls for emergency aid, relocation help, and expedited services for businesses destroyed in the Sept. 28 Nubian Square Edison Building fire.
Boston Coastal Flood Protection Plan Wins Council Backing
The City Council backs the Army Corps’ $9B to $10.5B Boston coastal flood protection plan. See the costs, cost share, timeline and East Boston priorities.