Allston Fire Rescues and Building Policy Criticism Lead Boston Local Updates

A heavy morning fire in Allston resulted in two people being hospitalized and six others being rescued, according to a breaking news post on Facebook. During the incident, heavy smoke filled the building and forced one person to take shelter on the roof.

Development rules and housing conditions also remain in focus across the city. The Boston Herald reported that Mayor Wu's planning chief is under fire after saying that "it should be" hard to build in Boston. At the same time, Hoodline reported on a housing strain affecting traveling families at Boston Children's Hospital, while residential listings posted by Realtor.com highlighted properties at 511 Massachusetts Ave Apt 3, Boston, MA 02118 and 4 Stockton St Apt 3, Boston, MA 02124. In broader housing grant news, Scotsman Guide reported that an appeals court denied a bid by HUD to overhaul a fair housing grant program.

In South Boston, neighborhood event plans have drawn opposition from city leadership. Caught In Southie reported that Councilor Flynn called for the cancellation of the O Street Block Party, "Good Neighbor Cafe," in South Boston.

Transit and education issues also featured in local coverage from Contrarian Boston. The publication criticized what it described as a "phony excuse" from the MBTA for blocking an ad critical of BPS. Contrarian Boston additionally reported that diesel prices will not bust school budgets and noted that an "incredibly shrinking" Lesley U. is selling off more buildings.

For residents planning seasonal activities, media outlets highlighted several local events around Boston. CBS News published a weekend to-do list featuring a vintage scavenger hunt, a fall foliage cruise and Halloween fun, while Yahoo compiled a guide to 15 of the city's best Halloween bashes with themes.