08.15.2023

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37º | Sunny | 6% chance of rain | Sunrise 7:12 a.m. | Sunset 4:28 p.m.

Get ready to get out and vote

Election day is coming soon

The American flag on a lamp post in downtown Boston

Are you ready for election day, Boston? | Photo by @francesnan

Get your ballots ready, Boston.

We are just a few weeks away from the State Primary Election on Tuesday, Sept. 12. In the upcoming election, Bostonians will be able to cast a vote to help fill spots on the Boston City Council. There are currently four seats up for election. To find a sample ballot, visit this resource.

Here are a few important dates to add to your calendar:

The deadline to register to vote for the Preliminary Municipal Election is Saturday, Sept. 2.
Vote in the State Primary Election on Tuesday, Sept. 12.
The deadline to register for the Municipal Election is Saturday, Oct. 28.
Vote in the Municipal Election on Tuesday, Nov. 7.

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 by Tuesday, Sept. 5 at 5 p.m.
🗳️ 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.

Events

Tuesday, Aug. 15

Goo Goo Dolls | Tuesday, Aug. 15 | 7 p.m. | Leader Bank Pavilion, 290 Northern Ave., Boston | $120-$250 | Doors to this rain or shine concert open at 6:30 p.m.
Music Bingo | Tuesday, Aug. 15 | 6-8 p.m. | Samuel Adams Boston Brewery, 30 Germania St., Boston | Free | Listen up for the songs instead of the numbers to score Bingo at this game night.

Wednesday, Aug. 16

Sunset Cinema: “Nope” | Wednesday, Aug. 16 | 8-10:45 p.m. | MFA, 465 Huntington Ave., Boston | Free | Enjoy a free outdoor screening of Jordan Peele’s horror sci-fi on the Huntington Avenue lawn.

Thursday, Aug. 17

ICA: Harborwalk Sounds | Thursday, Aug. 17 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Institute of Contemporary Art, 25 Harbor Shore Dr., Boston | Free | A summer classic at the ICA returns with tunes from Berklee College of Music students.
Walk the Plank with World Ocean School | Thursday, Aug. 17 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Moakley Courthouse Dock, 2 Northern Ave., Boston | Free | Watch top fundraisers plunge into Boston Harbor from the plank of World Ocean School’s newest schooner, Denis Sullivan, during this event benefitting the school’s experiential education student programs.*

Friday, Aug. 18

“Jaws” Clambake Movie Night | Friday, Aug. 18 | 7-10 p.m. | Summer Shack, 149 Alewife Brook Pkwy., Cambridge | $65 | Tickets to this event include admission to the movie screening and a full clambake dinner.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Civic

Mayor Wu and the Office of Housing have launched a new grant program to support green energy retrofits and decarbonization efforts in existing affordable housing buildings. Building owners can apply for grants of up to $10,000.

Development

Gov. Healey and city officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Holyoke Veterans’ Home, which will replace the existing long-term care facility. The new facility will house 234 veterans upon completion in 2028 + feature amenities such as gardens, a hair salon, and an outdoor event pavilion. (NBC 10)

Open

Taiwan-based bubble tea chain Gong Cha has opened two new shops in the Greater Boston area. Stop by Davis Square in Somerville + Woburn Center for a variety of milk teas, slush drinks, and coffee sips. (Boston Restaurant Talk)

Drink

Quincy-based coffee chain Dunkin’ has brewed up new Spiked Iced Coffees and Iced Teas. The two malt-based beverages are expected to hit the stores in early September and will feature eight flavors, like original and caramel coffee + strawberry dragon fruit and mango pineapple teas. (7 News)

Shop

Our online store (Six & Main) now features CEB Studio, a Boston-based brand that makes memories out of every place you visit with laser-etched drinking glasses. The best part? This glassware is dishwasher-safe. Show now.

Sports

City

The end of a Bruins era, again

Krejci helped bring home one of these banners. | Photo provided by The Sports Museum

Okay, it’s time to check in on the Bruins fans.

Boston is losing another hockey great with the announcement that David Krejci will retire after 15 seasons. Yes, we said another because this news comes just a few weeks after captain Patrice Bergeron announced that he’s retiring.

Here are a few stats to remember this legendary Bruins player:

Krejci was a second round pick by the Bruins in the 2004 NHL Draft.
No. 46 helped bring home the Stanley Cup in 2011, scoring 23 points in 25 games.
He played his entire NHL career in black and gold, ranking fifth on the Bruins’ all-time games played list with 1,032.
He is also fifth in team history with 555 assists.
He played one season in the Czech Republic before returning to the Bruins for their record-breaking season.

Needless to say, there are some big skates to fill on the team this season.

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The Wrap

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Today’s edition by:
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From the editor

Has Gothic Baby popped up on your For You page of TikTok yet? Well, allow me to introduce you to this adorable moody girlie. She recently took a trip 750+ miles away with her mom Reby to Salem and they visited the Blackcraft shop.

Since fall will be here before we know it — help us build the perfect day trip itinerary to Salem. What’s your go-to Salem spots?

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