Mayor Michelle Wu Announces 30th Enchanted Trolley Tour as BPDA Board Advances Citywide Master Plans

Mayor Michelle Wu Announces Schedule for Boston’s 30th Annual Enchanted Trolley Tour

BOSTON, Massachusetts — Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department unveiled the official schedule on Thursday, November 12, 2026, for the city’s landmark 30th Annual Enchanted Trolley Tour and festive tree lightings. The commemorative municipal tour, scheduled to run across multiple December weekends, will visit historic neighborhoods from Mattapan and Dorchester to East Boston and Roxbury, featuring community performances, youth holiday book giveaways, and ceremonial lighting ceremonies in local business districts.

City leaders emphasized that the milestone celebration will partner with local merchants, youth development programs, and civic groups to foster community connections and stimulate neighborhood commerce throughout the winter season.

Boston Planning and Development Agency Board Reviews Major Institutional Projects

At Boston City Hall, the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) Board of Directors convened on Thursday for its monthly public hearing, evaluating several landmark development proposals and institutional master plans. The board discussed zoning code modernizations, expanded affordable housing commitments along rapid transit corridors, and climate-resilient architectural standards designed to safeguard coastal neighborhoods against sea-level rise and extreme storm runoff.

New England-Canada Business Council Convenes 34th Energy Conference in Boston

Regional energy leaders gathered in downtown Boston on Thursday for the 34th Annual U.S.-Canada Executive Energy Conference, hosted by the New England-Canada Business Council. Keynote discussions, featuring Atlantic Canadian and New England officials, focused on accelerating cross-border grid interconnection, offshore wind supply chain partnerships, and regional green hydrogen transmission frameworks to stabilize Northeastern power markets.