This Week In Review, August 27 to September 1.

Well folks, it’s September now. Have a look at these stories from this past week.

: The Boston Teachers Union has put forth a new contract intended to break the impasse between the union and the city, which includes concessions on wages and a new teacher evaluation system. 

: An advisory for pet owners: Pets have a habit of eating rat poison. Two dogs ate rat poison on Greenough Lane earlier this month. Don't worry, the dogs are both fine.

It's fair to say the MBTA doesn't have a cute and cuddly image. But the transit agency tried softening its public persona this week with the debut of Charlie — a plush mascot. 

U.S. Senate candidate stopped by the Saint Anthony's Feast on Saturday to meet voters. 

North and Fleet Street were packed with people on Friday night for the annual Fisherman's Feast.