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The largest housing investment in state history

Proposed $4 billion housing bond bill
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The bill includes a $10 million homeowner production tax credit too. | Photo by @rome_photography257
In August, Gov. Healey declared a state of emergency due to a shortage of shelters and affordable housing options. Now the governor is doubling down and released a multi-billion dollar plan to address affordable and state-run public housing.

The proposal outlines the plan to spend $4.12 billion, which is more than double the 2018 amount and the largest investment in Massachusetts history. Today there are 184,000+ people on the waitlist for state public housing.

Here’s what the money could do in the Bay State:
  • The bill, as proposed, could help create, preserve, or improve 65,000 homes.
  • It includes creating ~8,000 tiny homes, aka accessory dwelling units, that would be 900 sqft or less and could be attached to single-family zoning districts.
  • The bond bill accounts for capital projects, including $1.6 billion to repair and modernize state-run public housing units across Massachusetts. This will help cut the list of outstanding repair projects in half.
  • The proposal includes new line items, like $175 million for infrastructure projects to support denser housing development.
  • The plan also places the largest investment in public housing units, with $1.6 billion designated for upgrades in 43,000 public housing units.
Read more about the Affordable Homes Act
 
Events
Thursday, Oct. 19
  • Lounge Thursdays: Sayku | Thursday, Oct. 19 | 6-7 p.m. | GBH Studio at the Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston St., Boston | Free to attend | Hear the Boston rapper’s unique blend of introspective lyricism and smooth beats at this evening of music, wine, and food.
Friday, Oct. 20
  • Owloween Party - Silent Disco | Friday, Oct. 20 | 7-10 p.m. | Night Shift Brewing, 87 Santilli Hwy., Everett | $0-$15 | Party like no one is listening in the annex — tickets include one drink and admission to the party, which will also include a costume contest.
Saturday, Oct. 21
  • Dog Costume Party | Saturday, Oct. 21 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Castle Island Brewing Co., 10 Old Colony Ave., Boston | Free | Stop by the South Boston taproom for a Halloween costume contest for the pups, with puppy cocktails and treats from Polkadog.
  • Rise & Remix Brunch | Saturday, Oct. 21 | Times vary | Rail Stop Restaurant & Bar, 96 Guest St., Brighton | Free | Enjoy live music, brunch bites, and a build-your-own Bloody Mary Bar.
  • CiderFest 2023 | Saturday, Oct. 21 | 12 p.m. | Time Out Market, 401 Park Dr., Boston | Free | This 21+ event will pour samples of New England ciders and will feature live music and a Hilliards Chocolates pop-up.
  • Ghastly Gala | Saturday, Oct. 21 | 2-6 p.m. | Bone Up Brewing, 38 Norman St., Everett | Free | Stop by this spooky vendor market for a day of supporting local artists, rain or shine.
Sunday, Oct. 22
  • Halloween Flow Yoga | Sunday, Oct. 22 | 1-2 p.m. | Shortpath Distillery, 71 Kelvin St., Everett | $30 | This one-hour outdoor yoga class will include a cocktail or mocktail after.
  • Book Club — October | Sunday, Oct. 22 | 5 p.m. | Juliet Social Club, 257 Washington St., Somerville | $5-$13 | Tickets are limited for the book club discussion about “This Delicious Death” by Kayla Cottingham, which will feature themed cocktails.
Tuesday, Oct. 24
  • “Moving past fear — to healing” | Tuesday, Oct. 24 | 6:30 p.m. | Boston Public Library – Central Library in Copley Square, Rabb Hall, 700 Boylston St., Boston | Free | This public talk focuses on how Christian Science ‘sees God’s all-embracing love as able to help overcome fear, move life forward, and bring healing.'*
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Coming Soon
  • High Street Place has teased a new food concept coming soon to the downtown food hall next month. Based on the caption + comments we might eating more pasta very soon.
Open
  • The team behind Mooncusser has now opened a causal dining concept called Moon Bar in Back Bay at 304 Stuart St. Stop by Tuesday-Sunday after 5 p.m. for bites like banana leaf wrapped redfish or sweet potato samosas to enjoy with cocktail creations from Jake Smith.
Eat
  • Hook + Line Market is now open in the Seaport. The market is open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and features fresh seafood and pantry staples for lunch and dinner, plus limited merch to shop.
Biz
  • TD Garden has named Glen Thornborough as the new president of the arena. Thornborough will take over venue operations, brand strategy, revenue growth, fan engagement, and community relations for the Garden as the Bruins + Celtics start their new seasons. (Boston Business Journal)
Arts
  • Tickets for the 2023-2024 North American Tour of Pretty Woman: the Musical are on sale now. The romantic musical will stop at Emerson Colonial Theatre next year, from Feb. 27-March 3, 2024. Tickets start at $45.
Film
  • The films for the Wicked Queer: Docs fest have been released and tickets will go on sale on Tuesday, Oct. 31. Opening night will feature a screening at the MFA on Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m. and closing night will wrap on Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. with of a screening at the Brattle Theatre. View the schedule.
Shop
  • Brave Daughters will open a permanent storefront at The Superette in the Seaport on Saturday, Oct. 21. The forever jewelry brand will offer permanent bracelets, necklaces, rings, and more.
Plan Ahead
  • Put the extra Halloween candy to good use with a Bonde Wine Tasting on Wednesday, Nov. 1. No tricks, just treats, this candy and white wine pairing will feature four samples. Tickets start at $89.
Culture

⚡Cue the “Harry Potter” theme

Harvard or Hogwarts? You be the judge
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Just add magic floating candles and students wearing robes. | Photo by @snfad_diela
We’re taking another look at the Marauder’s Map and the restricted section of the library to uncover evidence that likens Harvard to Hogwarts. Here’s what we found.

Houses
Just like the story, Harvard students are sorted into different upperclassmen Houses after freshman year by a Housing lottery vs. wearing a talking hat. There are 12 Houses and each House dons specific colors around campus.

Dining Hall
All first year students, aka freshmen, eat in Annenberg Hall, the largest dining hall on campus. The massive room features stained glass windows, long tables, and while there are no magical floating candles there are plenty of details in the arched ceiling.

Sports
Head to the Qudditch pitch to see the Harvard Horntails take the field. This club plays a muggle version call quadball — a mix of rugby, dodgeball, basketball, and wrestling.

Bonus: Cambridge has been reporting frequent cases of swooping owls. Could this be your letter to Hogwarts on the way? You tell us.
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The Wrap
 
Jess Burton in a blue shirt and gold necklace

Today’s edition by:
Jessica
From the editor
Just when you think the perfect savory + sweet dessert doesn’t exist — Hunter’s has entered the chat. Stop by the Southie eatery to try the Savory Cupcake featuring a pumpkin cornbread muffin topped with whipped brown sugar cinnamon cream and popcorn chicken.
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