Election Day is Tuesday

Don’t forget to vote! The preliminary elections in the City of Boston will take place on Tuesday, September 9th!  You’ll be voting for Mayor of Boston in addition to City Councilor-at-Large and district councilors. Polling locations open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m. A list of polling locations can be found online. As a reminder, voters should check their registration status via the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s website. Printed ballots will be available in English and Spanish, English and Chinese, and English and Vietnamese. Language interpreters will also be available upon request. All voting locations are wheelchair accessible and are equipped with an AutoMark Voter Assist Terminal for voters with disabilities to assist with marking the ballot independently.

Spooky Block Party

Today, Mayor Michelle Wu and the Community Engagement Cabinet’s Office of Civic Organizing announced applications are now open for the Spooky Streets Grant Program. Residents and community groups who apply and get approved will receive a mini-grant for $300 to purchase items such as candy, pumpkins, decorations, and face paint, making it easier and more affordable for neighborhoods to host Halloween and Fall and Harvest block parties. This announcement builds on the Mayor’s work to make Boston a home for everyone and City efforts to create fun and safe programming for kids and families to build community and enjoy Boston neighborhoods.

Latin Music + Dance Festival

Senator Lydia Edwards, in partnership with ZUMIX, Veronica Robles Cultural Center (VROCC), Bajucol Dance Company, Salsa y Control Dance Company and the City of Boston, announced the return of the Latin Music & Dance Festival – Sonidos de la Gente on Friday, September 12, 2025, at East Boston Memorial Park. This annual celebration honors the strength, joy, and diversity of East Boston’s vibrant Latin American communities through music, dance, food, and free family-friendly fun. From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, neighbors and visitors are invited to take part in a powerful, joyful experience of Latin culture.

Save the Date

The Boston Planning Department is hosting a virtual public meeting for the proposed 261 Maverick Street project located in the East Boston . The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Small Project Review Application (SPRA) that was filed. The meeting will include a presentation followed by questions and comments from the public.  The meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 17th from 6pm-7:30pm.  Link to Register: bosplans.org/261MaverickSt-0917
Meeting ID: 161 728 0626.

Have a great week!