🌱 Patch AM: How the five-day Orange Line shutdown will affect Back Bay riders

Good morning Back Bay! 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:

• How the five-day Orange Line shutdown will affect Back Bay riders
• Why Franklin Line trains suddenly skipped Back Bay on Wednesday afternoon

Also on today's calendar: Cape Ann Pride's Fall Masquerade Ball and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Breezy and warmer, with a high of 88 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 76, low: 52.
• Saturday: Sunshine and beautiful, with a high of 76 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Orange Line will be suspended between Forest Hills and Back Bay for five days, Sept. 10 – 14 (reverejournal.com) — Orange Line service between Forest Hills and Back Bay will shut down September 10–14, with free shuttle buses and fare-free commuter rail trips offered between Forest Hills, Ruggles, Back Bay, and South Station. Back Bay riders should plan for at least 30 extra minutes when using shuttles as crews tackle major station, track, and signal upgrades along the corridor.
   

• Fire activity near Ruggles disrupts multiple Commuter Rail lines (wcvb.com) — Commuter rail riders in Back Bay faced delays Wednesday after fire department activity near Ruggles forced at least one Franklin Line train to skip both Ruggles and Back Bay stations. Passengers bound for Back Bay were told to use the Orange Line instead, and a Needham Line train leaving South Station ran up to 25 minutes late while officials investigated.
   

📸 Around Back Bay

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Back Bay

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• Cape Ann Pride's Fall Masquerade Ball →
  Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, 290 Argilla Rd, Ipswich
  7:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• Foodie Crawl 2026 →
  Somerville
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Webinar: AI SEO: Get Your Brand Seen and Chosen Online →
  Online Webinar,
  3:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• 2026 Greek Festival →
  Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of New England, 162 Goddard Ave, Brookline
  12:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Commonwealth School Virtual Open House →
  Virtual,
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 10
• Fenway Forward's Organizing Committee Meeting
  Fenway Community Center 1282 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02215
  6:00 pm
• My Dearest Friend: The Love, Lives & Legacy of Abigail & John Adams →
  Massachusetts Historical Society, 1154 Boylston St, Boston
  6:00 pm
• Fun with Brush Lettering
  Coolidge Corner Library Meeting Room - Coolidge Corner, Coolidge Corner
  6:30 pm
Friday September 18
• Free outdoor meditation @ Boston Public Garden →
  Public Garden, Boston
  6:00 pm
• West End Story: Celebrating Community and the Music of Leonard Bernstein →
  The Hub on Causeway, 100 Causeway St, Boston
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• 2026 South End Open Studios →
  11:00 am
Sunday September 27
• Eustis Estate Fine Arts and Crafts Market →
  Eustis Estate Museum and Study Center, Historic New England, 1424 Canton Ave, Milton
  10:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

South End

• Analysis: Collins vs. Gayle contest played out fiercest at precinct level (dotnews.com)

North End

• NEW Health expands access to primary care with addition of three new providers (everettindependent.com)

Boston

• Native American artist Sky Hopinka awarded prestigious Rappaport Prize (bostonglobe.com)
• Man accused of attacking 3 people, including child, at Mass. marina (wcvb.com)

Ok Back Bay! 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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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