5 Things You Should Know This Week – August 18th

Election Primary in Boston on September 9th
Here’s what you need to know to vote-by-mail in Boston’s September 9 Preliminary Municipal Election!
- The deadline to register to vote is Saturday, August 30.
- The deadline to apply to vote by mail is Tuesday, September 2, at 5 p.m.
- Find resources and info at boston.gov/votebymail.
Have a question? Contact @bostonelections via email at [email protected], via phone at 617-635-8683, or visit them at Room 241 in City Hall.
That’s Entertainment on the Greenway
Buckle up, Moving Day Season is upon us
September 1st is right around the corner, and you know what that means – it’s Moving Day in the neighborhood! The next few weeks are sure to promise lots of double-parked cars and moving vans, “no parking” moving permits (which residents will ignore), and trash galore! If you’re gearing up to move — or just love the annual curbside Southie Christmas— here’s how to survive (and maybe even enjoy) the chaos! Check out our guide here!
Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association Planning + Zoning Meeting
The JPNA P&Z Meeting will be held online via Zoom on Wednesday, August 20th at 7pm. The registration link is provided in the meeting notice below. If you have any difficulty registering or attending, please contact [email protected]. Registration is require. Please click here to register.
Treat yourself!
La Sultana Bakery features a variety of delicious baked goods from cupcakes to flan they even have Colombian specialities like palmertias and peras! You can check out the full menu here!
Have a great week ahead!
Maureen Dahill is the editor of Caught in Southie and a lifelong resident of South Boston sometimes mistaken for a yuppie. Co-host of Caught Up, storyteller, lover of red wine and binge watching TV series. Mrs. Peter G. Follow her @MaureenCaught.


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