Boston to scale back Open Newbury Street events this year, Wu says

The mayor says a busy slate of major events will lead to fewer car-free weekends on Newbury Street.

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A delay in announcing this year’s Open Newbury Street schedule prompted questions about whether the popular car-free events would return at all.

In a Reddit response, Mayor Michelle Wu said the events are still planned but will be scaled back this year as Boston prepares for a packed calendar of major happenings, including World Cup-related events, the city’s 250th anniversary celebrations, and the Tall Ships visit…

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