5 Things You Should Know This Week – October 21st

Early Voting Has Begun

The Boston Election Department announced a reminder to voters that Election Day is Tuesday, November 5, 2024, with early voting beginning October 19 through November 1. The City announced the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) and Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) will serve as early voting locations, along with several sites spread throughout the city’s neighborhoods. A list of locations can be found here. Make sure to check out our Guide to Election Day too!

More BlueBikes could be coming to the neighborhood – Take the Survey

Last month, the City of Boston announced it would be installing more BlueBike stations in various neighborhoods around the city, including this one! The City’s goal is to make our public bike share more reliable and convenient with the hope of adding more stations in every neighborhood across the city by spring 2025.  There are 25 potential new locations in South Boston.  You can check out the list and the survey here! 

Massport to Host Emergency Exercise at Logan Airport on October 22nd to October 23rd

The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport), alongside several mutual aid partners, will hold an emergency response exercise overnight from Tuesday, October 22 to Wednesday, October 23 at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). It will take place from 10:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. For the surrounding communities, please be aware that there will be emergency vehicles from various agencies in the vicinity and on the airfield. For those in the airport, there will be emergency personnel and loud noises in Terminal C. This exercise, like all the ones that Massport conducts, is designed to allow first responders to realistically respond to an emergency. A number of mutual aid partners will be taking part in the exercise alongside Massport Fire Rescue, including the Boston Fire Department, Boston EMS, and the Massachusetts State Police. Portions of Terminal C will be closed for this exercise.

Join ZUMIX for a Vintage Vinyl Celebration on Oct. 24

Join the ZUMIX community at its annual gala, The Muze, as they celebrate another wonderful year of empowering young people! The evening will feature live performances, great food and beverages, and a chance to spend time with our participants. Also, Zumix will honor two outstanding members of its community with the Luminary Awards: Steven Snyder and Juan Gutierrez. The event will also include a post-dinner dance party!  This events takes place Thursday, October 24, 2024 6-10 p.m. City Winery Boston – 80 Beverly Street, Boston, MA 02114. Get your tickets here! 

We’re the Beef?

EBO Grocery is hosting a Roast Beef Pick Up Party on Sunday, October 27th with the help of the Modern Butcher Shop! There will be their ICONIC 3-way roast beef, oysters, MBS sausages in the meat fridge and more!  Make sure to get on EBO Grocery’s mailing list for ticket information! Tickets will be dropping this week!

Have a great week!