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5 things to know

The day's most important moves, ranked by impact.

City Hall

Council matters, hearings, and what the administration is doing.

Development

What is being built and contested across the neighborhoods.

Watch next

The follow-on activity worth keeping an eye on.

Latest edition · Sep 30, 2026

In this morning's email

Today in Boston →
5 things to know
  • Permit: Certificate of Occupancy ($438.0M)
  • Article 80: 130 Dorchester Street
  • Permit: Certificate of Occupancy ($16.9M)
  • Permit: Certificate of Occupancy ($15.0M)
  • Article 80: 320 Summer Street
City Hall
  • Council: Message transmitting certain information under Section 17F regarding MWBE participation, l
  • Council: Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Fifty
  • Council: Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Twelve
  • Council: Order requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding employment contracts for
Development
  • Permit: Short Form Bldg Permit
  • Permit: Electrical Permit
  • Permit: Short Form Bldg Permit
  • Permit: Electrical Permit
What to watch next
  • Committee assignment and final vote.
  • Committee assignment, hearings, and the final vote.
  • Follow-on permits and scope match.
  • Follow-on permits and whether the work matches the filed scope.
  • Hearing date, committee assignment, and final vote.