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Bayside Opportunity Center at 28 Portland Street

Dozens of speakers urged the council to let the Bayside Opportunity Center occupy the former school building at 28 Portland Street for ESL classes, workforce training and community programming, replacing the lost Immigrant Welcome Center. No action was taken on the non-agenda request; critics noted the school department controls the building and questioned the site.

5 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 5, 2026

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Jewel Box Bus Shelter deaccession

The council removed the Jewel Box bus shelter from the public art collection so Metro can replace and relocate it, following a unanimous Public Art Committee recommendation.

3 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 5, 2026