Vote Early

Ready to cast your ballot? Early voting for the September 1 State Primary has officially kicked off and runs through Friday, August 28.  The deadline to register to vote is also Saturday, August 22.  Get all the details of where to vote here.

Country Music Night at the Greenway

Country music is taking over the Greenway this week! Head to the Bremen Street Park Amphitheater on Wednesday, August 26 from 6–8pm for Country Night featuring live music from the Dan Lyons Band as part of the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway Summer Event Series.

Apply for a CPA Funding

All neighbors are encouraged to apply for the 2026 funding round of the Community Preservation Funds. With the adopted Community Preservation Act, the City created a special Community Preservation Fund. Financed by a 1-percent property tax surcharge and a state match, the City raises over $20 million annually to fund:

• affordable housing
• historic preservation, and
• open space and recreation.

The deadline to submit an eligibility determination form for the FY 2027 round is August 31st at 5pm. Interested applicants can apply online by visiting www.boston.gov/cpa or calling 617-635-0545 and filling out the Eligibility Determination Form.

Buckle Up, It’s Moving Season

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 Christmas— here’s how to survive (and maybe even enjoy) the chaos! Check out our Guide to Move In Day here.

Get your hot pants and sequins ready!

Get ready to dance the night away! The 12th Annual Donna Summer Disco Party returns to City Hall Plaza on Friday, August 28, from 5pm–9pm. This free, family-friendly celebration will feature all of Donna Summer’s greatest hits, plus glow sticks, bubbles, colorful lights, a disco ball, and roller skating right on City Hall Plaza. DJ Vince1 will be spinning Donna Summer favorites along with more disco classics.

Boston-born disco legend Donna Summer was a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a five-time Grammy winner, and sold over 140 million records worldwide. She was born in Dorchester and was raised in Mission Hill before rising to stardom in the 1970s. She passed away at the age of 62 years old on May 17, 2012. This annual event honors her life and celebrates her music and legacy in Boston!

Have a wonderful week! Thank you to our Caught in Eastie readers and Neighborhood Partners for supporting our local journalism efforts!