Hello Friday. April 26 2024 |
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We are just five weeks away from the State Primary election on Tues., Sept. 6. This year, the City of Boston created 20 new voting precincts for the upcoming fall elections, increasing the number of precincts from 255 to 275.
Following the 2020 US Census, the City’s Election Department evaluated the precincts and voter experiences from recent elections and made changes to help reduce wait times + increase voter access.
The precincts were officially redrawn in October — the last time Boston redrew the voting precincts was nearly 100 years ago in 1924. At the time, a state appointed commission created the wards + precinct structure that we use today. Check out where you are on the the current precinct map. |
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What does this mean for this year's election?
Meet some of the new polling locations throughout the city. - Charlestown Boys and Girls Club, 15 Green St.
- Fenway Center, 77 St. Stephen St.
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Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave.
- North End Library, 25 Parmenter St.
- Old South Church, 645 Boylston St.
Make a plan for Election Day 🗳️ First things first — check your voter registration status.
🗳️ If you plan to vote early: residents can submit early voting ballots in-person or by mail from Sat., Aug. 27 through Fri., Sept. 2.
🗳️ If you plan to vote on Election Day: Find your polling location here.
🗳️ Want to get involved? Apply to become a poll worker on Election Day. |
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Let your voice be heard and make sure your friends + neighbors know where to vote on Election Day. |
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Today -
Neighborhood Concert Series: Mattapan | Wed., Aug. 3 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Hunt Playground, 40 Almont St. | Free | Enjoy the band Angelena N The Unit at this summer concert. 🎵
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Creed Bratton | Wed., Aug. 3 | 7 p.m. | Brighton Music Hall, 158 Brighton Ave. | $42+ | The rock performer is best known for his character on “The Office.”
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Night Shift Brewing Comedy Night | Wed., Aug 3 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Night Shift Brewery, 87 Santilli Hwy., Everett | $15 | Join in for a lot of laughs + a lot of pints every Wednesday.
Thursday -
Boston Together Again Movie Night | Thurs., Aug. 4 | 12 + 7 p.m. | Copley Square | Free | Catch a double feature of “Pretty Woman” in the afternoon and “Black Panther” in the evening. 🎥
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Wicked Retro Game Night | Thurs., Aug 4 | 7-10 p.m. | Dorchester Brewing Company, 1250 Massachusetts Ave. | Free | Enjoy a night of old school Nintendo games and local beers.
Friday -
SoWa First Friday | Fri., Aug 5 | 5-9 p.m. | SoWa Artists Guild. 450 Harrison Ave. | Free | Join Boston’s favorite vintage market when 80+ artists open their doors on the first Friday of every month.
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Harvard Square Chocolate Tour | Fri., Aug 5 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Harvard Square | $40 | Take a sweet tour and learn about the area + fun facts about chocolate. 🍫
Saturday -
Aperitivo Party | Sat., Aug 6 | 12-11:30 p.m. | Short Path Distillery, 71 Kelvin St., Everett | Free | Celebrate the Americano Rouge release with light snacks + Aperitivo cocktails.🍹
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Adult Summer Camp | Sat., Aug 6 | 1-10 p.m. | Bow Market, 1 Bow Market Way, Somerville | Relive your youth all weekend long with lawn games, food + drink specials, and camp-themed events.
Plan Ahead -
Walk the Plank with World Ocean School | Thurs., Aug. 18 | 5:30-8 p.m. | John Joseph Moakley Courthouse Dock, 2 Northern Ave. | $50 | Enjoy food, drinks, music, and a raffle ft. local favorites while supporting World Ocean School's transformative student programs. 🌊*
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We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends. |
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The annual Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day is on Sat., Sept. 17, and for one day only, select Massachusetts museums will offer free admission.
Visitors can download one ticket per email address, which provides free general admission for two people. |
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Weather - 81º | Mostly sunny | 0% chance of rain
Coming Soon -
The Current at Seaport announced the new businesses opening on Wed., Aug. 17. The pop-up shops will house nine local Black-owned businesses in partnership with Black Owned Bos, including Brown and Coconut, Caked, Hip Baby Gear + Tafari Wraps. 🛍️
Eat -
Tonino, the Italian restaurant coming soon to Jamaica Plain, will be hosting a pop-up at The Koji Club on Fri., Aug. 5 at 525 Western Ave. in Brighton. Register for the event to taste the new Italian dishes paired with sake.
Open -
The multi-million dollar renovation at the Hyatt Regency Boston is now complete in Cambridge, located at 575 Memorial Dr. The hotel features 479 rooms and now has new technology improvements, a new restaurant called Paperback Tavern + 25,000 sqft of new meeting and event spaces. (Boston.com)
Development -
Funding has been secured for the four-acre Allston LabWorks development project along Western Avenue. The joint venture has acquired $585 million in construction financing for the 530,000 sqft life sciences project, which will also include 20,000 sqft for housing and retail space. (Boston Business Journal)
Sports -
The Red Sox acquired Reds outfielder Tommy Pham, catcher Resse McGuire from the White Sox, and Eric Hosmer from the Padres. The Sox also traded catcher Christian Vazquez to the Astros and relief pitcher Jake Diekman. (Boston.com)
Edu -
Sharpen those pencils — the City of Boston is sharing resources to prepare parents and students for the return to the classroom. Boston Public Schools have posted their School Supply Lists for the upcoming year. If you are a teacher or if you have a teacher’s classroom supplies shopping list, share the link here.✏️
Number -
⅛ of an inch. That’s the increase the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission will discuss for the minimum size for lobsters. This increase from three and a quarter inches will help protect the juvenile lobster population. If this rule is adopted, it will be implemented gradually through 2025. 🦞 (WCVB 5)
Shop -
Saturday is the inaugural Stationery Store Day. Shop Tiny Turns Paperie in Bow Market and pick up a limited edition sticker pack + enter other giveaways for the first 100 shoppers.
Feel Good -
Andrew Caden, a rising junior at Boston College, will compete in the All-Ireland Fleadh this weekend — the largest celebration of Irish music with the world’s best Irish fiddlers. Andrew will play against 15 to 20 adult fiddlers of all ages. (Boston Globe)
Real Estate -
This house could rule them all. Take an adventure to this Hobbit-inspired home for sale in Vermont for $788,000. Located just 3.5 hours outside of Boston, you’ll find your own 1,100 sqft hillside shire homestead with a round door + grass-covered roof. (Real Estate Boston Globe)
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