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Dot tenants push ballot measure to cap rent boosts at five percent

January 23, 2026

Franklin Cummings Tech debuts $75 million facility in Nubian Square

January 23, 2026

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January 22, 2026

Franklin Cummings Tech debuts $75 million facility in Nubian Square

January 23, 2026

A new $75 million facility in Nubian Square has Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology headed into its next 100 years on solid footing.

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Appeals court upholds 8 1/2-year sentence for Stash’s owner

January 22, 2026

A federal appeals court has upheld the forced-labor conviction and 8 1/2-year prison sentence meted out to Stavros Papantoniadis, who used coercion and sometimes physical attacks to keep his undocumented-immigrant

South Bay eatery The Pearl to close this weekend

January 22, 2026

Lawmakers warn of dire consequences from end to Haitian TPS status

January 20, 2026

Appeals court upholds 8 1/2-year sentence for Stash’s owner

January 22, 2026

A federal appeals court has upheld the forced-labor conviction and 8 1/2-year prison sentence meted out to Stavros Papantoniadis, who used coercion and sometimes physical

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South Bay eatery The Pearl to close this weekend

January 22, 2026

The Pearl, one of Boston’s most celebrated Black-owned restaurants, is closing its Dorchester location.

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Lawmakers warn of dire consequences from end to Haitian TPS status

January 20, 2026

With a Feb. 3 deadline just two weeks away, Massachusetts Democrats warned Tuesday that the Trump administration’s move to end protections for Haitians could upend

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Senators to debate tax relief options today

January 15, 2026

State senators plan to vote Thursday on whether to allow cities and towns to offer credits and rebates during so-called property tax shock years.

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Developer’s plan: Raze Little House site for 42-suite hotel

January 14, 2026

A developer intends to raze the Little House building on East Cottage Street and replace it with a six-story building that would house a 42-unit

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Tax  bills heading to state Senate vote amid criticism, fresh amendments

January 14, 2026

With new amendments— including one from Sen. Liz Miranda that would cap residential tax hikes at 6 percent— filed on Monday afternoon and debate set

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‘Dottapan’ Doulas training program is looking for applicants

January 13, 2026

A program aimed at training Doulas is accepting new applications through the end of the month.

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Rendering of proposed six story hotel by Khalsa Design

Boutique hotel with rooftop dining proposed just off Dorchester Avenue

January 10, 2026

A local developer is proposing a six-story hotel with 42 suites and a rooftop restaurant and terrace on East Cottage Street, next to a five-story

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‘Tax shock’ bills heading to Senate floor

January 8, 2026

The Senate plans to soon debate a bundle of local tax relief bills, after its Ways and Means Committee voted Thursday to advance four bills

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‘The worst’ or ‘a teddy bear’ providing ‘neighborhood glue’; Two views on future of Mattapan trolley line

January 8, 2026

To try to get a sense of what trolley riders actually think, The Reporter rode the rails and spoke with passengers, whose views ranged from

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City’s message to property owners: Assessments up, taxes, too

January 7, 2026

Boston property owners received a mixed New Year’s message from City Hall last Wednesday: The values of their homes have gone up, according to city

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Lower Mills neighbors launch food pantry at St. Gregory’s

January 7, 2026

A group of neighbors, with the support of St. Gregory’s pastor, Rev. Jack Ahern, has launched an effort to help neighbors struggling with food insecurity

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Ticket surcharge at center of $48m Boston-Kraft stadium deal

January 3, 2026

The Kraft Group and the cities of Boston and Everett have reached community benefit agreements tied to the development of a professional soccer stadium on

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Wu: Firefighters agree to four-year, $90M contract

December 31, 2025

The union representing Boston’s 1,500 firefighters approved a new $90M contract with the city of Boston last week.

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Building Love (and Affordable Housing) in Dorchester

December 30, 2025

How Elisa and Vivian Girard found love— and a passion for building sustainable housing – here in Dorchester by Lucas De Oliveira.

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Plumbers & Gasfitters donate $70k to BHA to buy bikes for agency kids

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State’s high court will review White Stadium legal challenge

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State’s high court will review White Stadium legal challenge

December 24, 2025

Cedar Grove Cemetery looking to build housing on a corner parcel

December 23, 2025

City urges precautions as Flu cases spike earlier than expected

December 23, 2025
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State officials, BMC say plan for Shattuck Hospital recovery campus is officially dead

December 18, 2025

Two options floated to replace key Morrissey drawbridge

December 18, 2025

Three developments will launch Uphams Corner into its next chapter

December 17, 2025

Geiger Gibson Center marks six-decade Columbia Point milestone

December 17, 2025
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Marr Foundation gifts $6.5m to Dorchester FieldHouse+ project

December 16, 2025
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Virtual update planned about long-delayed Mattapan trolley ‘program’

December 16, 2025

Worrell presses campaign for City Council presidency

December 15, 2025

Councillor Mejia presses Wu on White Stadium budget, schools revamp

December 15, 2025

City board approves new 22-unit building next to Murphy Funeral Home

December 12, 2025
Rendering of proposed six-story apartment building by Context

Developer proposes six-story apartment building on Hancock Street, across from Dot Block

December 12, 2025

New Fields Corner library design reverts to basics – wood framing

December 11, 2025

The push for Health Connector enrollments hits Four Corners

December 10, 2025
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