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1. Did you know the 100th visitor every day at the Franklin Park Zoo gets rewarded with free admission? The promotion runs until Sept. 9. 1 Franklin Park Road, Boston. Say hello to the gorillas.
2. The Boston Licensing Board will meet at 10 a.m. Several new restaurants, as well as established businesses, are applying for 7-day beer and wine licenses, like Whole Foods in Jamaica Plain. City Hall. 8th floor.
3. Looking for a place for you and the kids to cool off during the day? Check out the water spout tot lot at Hynes Field. Two age appropriate playgrounds and a water spout!
4. The West Roxbury YMCA is offering free summer memberships to teens.
5. The Boston City Council will meet today at noon for its regular Wednesday meeting. All meetings are open to the public and are also available on Comcast Channel 8 and RCN Channel 82.