5 Things: Boston Public Schools Unveils Three Student Assignment Proposals

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1. Trash and recycling day is delayed one day due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
2. Boston Public Schools proposed three student assignment plans last night: A ten-zone option; and two “home-based” options that connect a child’s home address with schools nearby.
3. Renew Boston and Greening Rozzie are co-hosting a free energy efficiency event for Boston residents, property owners, landlords, and renters on Saturday. Pastries and coffee will be served. Learn from professional contractors about: No-cost energy assessments for single family homes and buildings with 2-4 units; 75% off insulation and air sealing improvements, up to $2000; and rebates for heating and water system upgrades, appliances, and more. Sign up for your no-cost energy assessment now, at www.RenewBoston.org. Roslindale Community Center. 10 a.m.
4. A very important meeting that will impact Roslindale Village is on Wed., Jan. 30, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. about the Roslindale Substation project. The meeting will be at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 4192 Washington St., Roslindale.
5. On Friday night Parkway Girls Softball League is holding its 7th Annual Comedy Night. This year, it will be Boston's infamous Steve Sweeney as the headline act. Buy your tickets at www.parkwaygirlssbl.com. $30. Elks Hall. 7 p.m. This league is open to players in the Roslindale, West Roxbury, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain areas and more.
6. Registration for Parkway Little League is open online. Registration for Parkway Youth Lacrosse is also open online. Click here to learn more about the league and FAQs like when the season starts, where do they play, etc.

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