Early Voting

In Massachusetts there’s an early voting period before the general election early voting to run from Oct. 17 to Oct. 30. This is for in-person voting. You can find a list of early voting locations in the City of Boston here! If you’d like to send in your vote by mail ballot, you can do that at anytime before Tuesday, November 3rd for the general election. You can learn more about this here. Not registered? You have until October 24th. Here’s some more helpful information about voting and the election! 

Problem Properties in the Neighborhood

House parties too loud + frequent? Property next door run down? If you have a problem property in your neighborhood, Haley Dillon – neighborhood liaison for the mayor’s office of neighborhood services wants to know about it.  You can email her here at Haley.Dillon.boston.gov. Questions and complaints will be collected and a virtual community meeting will be held on October 27th from 6pm-7pm.  To join the meeting visit Webex.com and use the access code 173 836 1757 with the password 02127.  Or you can call 1-408-418-9388. 

Dorchester Bay City Community Meetings

The Boston Planning + Development Agency has scheduled a series of community virtual events on community meetings topics during Dorchester Bay City’s review process.   There will be one on Wednesday, October 28th to discuss Urban Design and Wednesday, November 4th to discuss Open Space, Public Realm + Resiliency!

Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt

Probably no surprise to anyone, but Trick or Treating on Broadway has been canceled due to COVID-19. But don’t worry, the South Boston Chamber of Commerce announces the first ever Jack O’Lantern’s Halloween Scavenger Hunt!  Learn how to play and win prizes here! 

Boston Brands Pop Up Shopping

Who misses being able to easily find unique, locally made stuff and supporting local, small businesses? Grab your mask and join your favorite local women-owned brands on October 28th from 3-6ish al fresco outside on East Broadway between Roza Lyons and Habit!  Camden Hydes, Deirfiur Homes, Habit, Lazy Jack Supply, 4103 Designs, and Wolfie Dog Treats will be popping up this week!