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Youth hockey teams from Boston will compete in the 2025 Mayor’s Cup Ice Hockey Tournament starting December 5. The event, featuring 134 games across nine rinks, aims to promote community and sportsmanship among nearly 1,500 young athletes. Mayor Michelle Wu emphasized the importance of youth sports in fostering relationships and healthy lifestyles.
Boston has commenced construction on the final parcels of Welcome Home, Boston Phase I, which will provide 72 new affordable homes in Dorchester. Mayor Michelle Wu aims to close the racial wealth gap and increase homeownership opportunities for residents through initiatives supporting developers of color.
Massachusetts residents prepare to honor military servicemembers with various events for Veterans Day. Celebrations include parades in towns like Lexington and Westfield, and a special ceremony at Boston's State House featuring Gov. Maura Healey. The day also marks the return of Private Alfred Thomas Langevin, whose remains were recently identified after more than 80 years.
The Healey-Driscoll Administration awarded $20.5 million to seven affordable housing projects in Boston to enhance energy efficiency and support electrification efforts. The funding aims to reduce energy use and carbon emissions across over 275 units in various neighborhoods, aligning with Massachusetts' climate goals.
A fire at the Olympia Place apartment complex in Amherst displaced over 230 residents, primarily UMass students. The fire, which began in an under-construction building, spread rapidly, leading to a state of emergency and ongoing firefighting efforts. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation by local authorities.
The City of Boston Archives received full funding for a project to digitize official documentation related to "Hero Squares" honoring veterans. Graduate student Aurora Daniel, a U.S. Army veteran, worked on the project to preserve the history of these memorials dedicated to service members killed in action. The initiative highlights the importance of recognizing veterans' contributions and the historical context of Boston's neighborhoods.
The Boston City Council approved a $99,476 grant to enhance emergency response capabilities through the Pipeline Emergency Response Grant. The funding will support training for 203 firefighters and the acquisition of specialized equipment, particularly in areas near a high-pressure natural gas pipeline in West Roxbury. These initiatives aim to protect vulnerable populations and critical infrastructure.
The Boston City Council urged the city to seek certification from FEMA for the National Flood Insurance Program's Community Rating System. This move aims to reduce flood insurance costs for residents, particularly in vulnerable waterfront neighborhoods, while enhancing community resilience against climate change risks.
Mayor Michelle Wu will visit Nova Scotia from November 9 to 12 to strengthen the partnership between Boston and Nova Scotia, commemorating the 1917 Halifax Harbor explosion. She will participate in the Tree for Boston tree cutting ceremony and engage with local officials to foster economic collaboration. Wu emphasized the longstanding bond of friendship between the two regions.
Boston will host several events in November 2025, including the Veterans Day Parade on November 8 and the Girls on the Run Road Race on November 16. Parking restrictions will be in effect in various areas, and attendees are encouraged to use public transit or bike to the events. The Boston Transportation Department also plans roadwork on Massachusetts Avenue to enhance bike infrastructure.