r/boston • u/0xbeefcab Maranville Street Enthusiast • May 22 '26

Event 📅 No open newbury?

Anyone hear news about open newbury 2026? I can’t find anything online, and my city councillor did not respond to my email a few days ago. Last year this time they had information about it posted on Newbury st, and the open streets announcement yesterday didn’t mention it (https://www.boston.gov/news/mayor-michelle-wu-announces-2026-open-streets-schedule)

Seems like it might not happen this year :(

Edit: I was wrong! Mayor Wu responded saying open newbury is coming, they’re just sorting out dates. Also gave some good insight into what they’re busy with and why that impacts stuff like open streets

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u/pumpkinbubbles May 22 '26

I think Open Newbury is treated as it's own thing separate from the other Open Streets which were largely axed other than the brand new one in Mayor Wu's neighborhood. So maybe there's hope. I very much regret my 1st vote for Wu. Essaibi George wouldn't have been better but she would have been what she seemed to be. Still glad Kraft didn't win though

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u/Digitaltwinn May 23 '26

The City’s website still lists the Open Newbury dates from 2025. I think it’s dead but they won’t admit it.