Boston News Roundup - September 1, 2025

Student Move-In Traffic Restrictions Take Effect The City of Boston implemented temporary parking restrictions today to facilitate the annual September 1 move-in rush at local colleges and universities. From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., streets around Boston University, Northeastern University, and in Mission Hill are subject to no-parking zones. Drivers are advised to seek alternative parking or utilize public transit to avoid citations and delays during peak moving hours.

Boston’s First Labor Day Parade Marches Ahead Boston’s inaugural Labor Day Parade, organized by the Greater Boston Labor Council, will follow its downtown route today. Marchers include the Musicians Union Marching Band, Good Trouble Brass Band, and Northeastern University Pep Band. The parade honors labor history and advocates for union rights. Spectators can view the procession along the designated route from 11 a.m. through late afternoon.

DetraPel Announces Move from Boston to Charlotte DetraPel, the Boston-based textile protection company and Shark Tank alum, officially announced the relocation of its main production facility to Charlotte, North Carolina. The move accompanies a $3.5 million investment aimed at tripling manufacturing capacity and is expected to create over 30 new jobs in the Charlotte area. DetraPel cited better logistical infrastructure and growth opportunities as primary factors in its decision.

Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Berlin, Massachusetts A Berlin man died following a single-vehicle motorcycle crash late yesterday on West Street. State Police reconstruction units are collaborating with Berlin detectives to determine the cause of the collision, which involved the motorcycle striking a residential porch. No additional injuries were reported, and the investigation remains ongoing.