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And on the South End Patch calendar - Riverfest 2026

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Good morning South End! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What changes just got approved for key South End historic properties?
  • How can South End neighbors push to reopen the Blackstone Pool?
  • South End neighbor takes the helm at Pine Street Inn's board

Also on today's calendar: Riverfest 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Nice with sunshine, with a high of 74 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Sunday: Humid with rain, some heavy, temps: high: 72, low: 63.
  • Monday: Sunshine; nice, less humid, with a high of 75 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• SECA green-lights application for 583 Tremont Street (thebostonsun.com) — Decisions by the South End Landmark District Commission will shape several neighborhood properties, including storefront changes at 583 Tremont Street and a new fence at 56 Rutland Square. Commissioners also ordered removal of an unapproved railing on West Newton Street and reviewed window, door, and roof-deck changes on other South End addresses that could affect your block's look and feel.
   

• Councilor Flynn to hold hearing on Blackstone Pool Sept. 24 (thebostonsun.com) — South End families who relied on the Blackstone Pool are being urged to weigh in as city councilors hold a Sept. 24 hearing on its long-term closure and needed repairs. With the pool still shut despite most city pools reopening, officials will discuss an engineering study, capital funding, and how to restore this key cooling, safety, and youth resource for local residents.
   

• Megan Gates named as new Pine Street Inn Board Chair (thebostonsun.com) — A longtime South End resident, attorney Megan Gates, has been named chair of Pine Street Inn's board, giving the neighborhood a prominent voice at New England's largest homelessness-services nonprofit. Gates, a donor and volunteer for years, will help guide expanded supportive housing and services across Boston, influencing how thousands experiencing homelessness move toward stable homes and jobs.
   

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  • Somerville Man Arrested Following 3-Month Cambridge Drug Investigation (patch.com)

Ok South End! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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