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A technical interruption prevented the live broadcast of the Mayor’s Office of Housing Public Facilities Commission meeting on September 24, 2025. The meeting, which began at 10:35 a.m., adjourned shortly after the interruption at 10:51 a.m., leaving one vote tabled for a future session.
The Boston City Council passed an ordinance to enhance oversight of off-campus student housing, mandating annual reports from local universities. Key amendments include extending the data reporting deadline to November 1 and requiring annual hearings on student housing trends. These changes aim to improve public safety and align institutional practices with city housing goals.
The Boston City Council adopted a resolution honoring the 102nd anniversary of the Republic of Türkiye and the 30th Annual Boston Turkish Arts & Culture Festival. The Council proclaimed October 29, 2025, as Turkish Republic Day and will raise the Turkish flag at City Hall Plaza to celebrate the contributions of the Turkish American community.
The Boston City Council adopted a resolution to prioritize a recovery campus in response to public health and safety concerns related to the Long Island Bridge's closure. The bridge, closed since 2014, has delayed recovery services, impacting the Mass and Cass area, where community members demand immediate action.
Police in Hingham arrested a Holbrook teen after he and another suspect allegedly broke into approximately 60 cars overnight. The 17-year-old, whose name is withheld due to his age, faces charges including breaking and entering and conspiracy. He was released to his parents and will appear in Hingham Juvenile Court later.
A Shepherd Hill Regional High School teacher, Thomas Wilson, faces child endangerment charges after allegedly forcing a 14-year-old girl into his car. The 37-year-old was charged with reckless sexual endangerment, enticement, and possession of child pornography following an investigation into the incident from September 18. He pleaded not guilty and is held on $10,000 bail.
A salvage company discovered over 1,000 Spanish coins worth an estimated $1 million off Florida's Treasure Coast, where the 1715 Fleet sank during a hurricane. Under state law, the treasure will be split between the salvagers and the state, with a portion retained for research and display.
Three Watertown High School students identified a hit-and-run driver after witnessing the incident while walking home from football practice. The driver, Howard Brown, allegedly admitted to police that he was responsible and failed sobriety tests, facing charges of operating under the influence and leaving the scene of property damage.
A Massachusetts man, 67-year-old John DeLuca, died after falling while goat hunting in a remote area near Cordova, Alaska. He suffered fatal injuries when he lost his footing and fell about 100 feet from Queen’s Chair. A hunting companion also fell and sustained serious injuries but is expected to survive.
A 15-year-old faces multiple traffic charges after a modified e-bike collided with a car in Milford. The teen allegedly ran a red light, prompting police to emphasize the dangers of modified e-bikes on public roads. Authorities confirmed that the car's driver will not face charges.