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City Council Approves Plan for 400 New Homes Near the Waterfront
The 9–3 vote clears the way for apartments, a public plaza and a lakeside path extension.
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Town Meeting Day: results as they come in
Polls closed at 7 p.m. Ward clerks are counting by hand in two wards.
Parks bond passes in every ward
The $6 million bond for playgrounds, pools and two beaches passes 64% to 36%.
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Ward 3: a recount is possible
Only 41 votes separate the two council candidates. Either can request a recount under state law.
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“Reading tutors in every classroom — voters said yes to that tonight.”
School board chair, at the district office
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School budget passes
Unofficial count: 6,412 yes, 3,980 no. The 3.1% increase will fund teacher pay and the new reading program.
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41%Turnout so far — the highest since 2018
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Polls are closed
Clerks in all eight wards are counting. Early turnout looks higher than last year, especially in Ward 3.
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Ward 3: final count in
Erin Walsh wins by 58 votes after the last ballots from the Old North End are counted.
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