5 Things You Should Know This Week – November 3rd

Election Day

It’s Election Day in Boston on Tuesday, November 4th!  You’ll be voting for the Mayor of Boston and the Boston City Council.  Make sure to check out our guide here and get to know the City Council-At-Large candidates!

Be informed. Get involved.

Join the City of Boston Planning Department for a public site walk of the Resilient East Boston Project at Carlton Wharf / Lewis Mall. This site walk will take place during a monthly high tide event. The project team will begin the tour at the Lewis Mall Ferry Wharf, make its way towards Piers Park, then loop back around to end at the Carlton Wharf project area. This site walk will be a space for folks to hear from the project team about the current designs being permitted and how those designs will shape the urban environment. In the case of inclement weather, the site walk will be postponed. We will still walk the site if it is lightly raining – updates will be made on the Planning Department calendar. Site Walk 10:30 – 11:30 AM – Thursday , November 6, 2025 | Lewis Mall Wharf | 65 Lewis Street | Boston, MA 02128

Snap Benefits Have Paused – Here’s how you can help

As many families across Boston face cuts or a pause in their SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)benefits, it’s more important than ever for our community to step up. South Boston has always taken care of its own, and there are plenty of ways—big and small—to make sure no one goes hungry this season. Whether you can donate canned goods, volunteer your time, or give a few dollars, your kindness will go a long way. Here’s your guide to giving locally! 

Pazza on Porter Brunch with Lyndsay Simon

Brunch, but better. Pazza on Porter just announced DJ Lyndsay Simon will be playing on Sunday, November 9th from 12pm-3pm.  Make your reservation today!

Harboring Creativity:Exhibit and Sale at the ICA Watershed

The East Boston Artists Group (EBAG) proudly presents the third annual Harboring Creativity: Exhibit and Sale at the ICA Watershed on Saturday, November 8, and Sunday, November 9, 2025, from 11 AM to 4 PM, with a public reception on Saturday, November 8, from 4–6 PM.

This free, family-friendly event marks the close of the ICA Watershed’s season and showcases the creativity of more than 40 local artists who live, work, and create in East Boston. Visitors will discover painting, photography, sculpture, jewelry, installation, and mixed media, all available for purchase.

EBAG transforms the Watershed with rows of innovative display panels, creating a vibrant indoor art walk where neighbors and visitors can connect directly with artists.

The East Boston Artists Group (EBAG) proudly presents the third annual Harboring Creativity: Exhibit and Sale at the ICA Watershed on Saturday, November 8, and Sunday, November 9, 2025, from 11 AM to 4 PM, with a public reception on Saturday, November 8, from 4–6 PM.

This free, family-friendly event marks the close of the ICA Watershed’s season and showcases the creativity of more than 40 local artists who live, work, and create in East Boston. Visitors will discover painting, photography, sculpture, jewelry, installation, and mixed media, all available for purchase.

EBAG transforms the Watershed with rows of innovative display panels, creating a vibrant indoor art walk where neighbors and visitors can connect directly with artists.