Monday’s Brief: North Station Bridge Replacement, City Council Hearing, Immigrant Families Rally, NEAD Family Dinner

Things to know for Monday

Today is Monday, October 15 and if this past weekend’s fall weather has you in the mood to cozy up and enjoy a warm meal, check out what’s heating up in Boston’s food scene this month via Hoodline. 

Here’s everything you need to know for today…

10:00AM City Council Hearing on Dockless Mobility & Electric Scooters. Members of the public are cordially invited to attend and testify at the hearing to discuss Dockless Mobility and Electric Scooters in the City of Boston in the Innella Chamber on the 5th floor of City Hall, read more here.

12:00PM Mayor to Lead Rally for Immigrant Families at Faneuil Hall. Mayor Martin J. Walsh will host a press conference with advocates, community members, partner organizations and elected officials to speak against the Trump Administration’s change to the “public charge” provision.

5:45PM NEAD Family Dinner/Talk. Join the North End Against Drugs for a family dinner/family talk featuring a guest speaker.

Notable News:

MBTA will replace North Station drawbridges, eliminating a chokepoint

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority issued calls for contractors last week to replace the two drawbridges that act as a rail crossing bringing trains in and out of North Station, read more on the Boston Globe.

Street Reflections:

 

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Plan your events with the Community Calendar:

Tuesday, October 16

4:00PM NEMPAC Pumpkin Painting! Join NEMPAC for their annual fall festive family-fun pumpkin painting on Unity Street just behind Prado. Volunteer to help serve up the paint, set-up and clean up. Contact Mary at info@nempacboston.org or call 617-227-2270 for more information.

5:00PM Wharf District Council Meeting. Stop by the Normal Leventhal Center at 30 Rowes Wharf for a Wharf District Council meeting discussing a number of topics including the BHN Water Transportation Study, Costal Resilience Study, Pine Street Inn and more.

6:00PM North End Basketball Bonanza. NEAD will host the third annual North End Basketball Bonanza from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. at the Nazzaro Center, see additional details here. 

6:30PM RUFF Monthly Meeting. Stop by the Nazzaro Center for the RUFF monthly meeting to discuss topics like event planning, fundraising and park maintenance.

Wednesday, October 18

6:00PM New Community Center Committee Meeting at the Nazzaro Center. This will be a working group meeting of the CAC to review the site selection process to date and gather feedback on potential sites. The public is welcome to attend, gather information and offer any input, see additional details here.

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