10.27.2023

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

City

3 civic updates from the City of Boston

Catch up on three updates from city officials this week. | Photo by @rickinmarblehead

Between a city council meeting and multiple announcements, it’s been a busy final week of October for city officials. Let’s catch up on a few happenings from this week.

Mass and Cass update
Yesterday, Mayor Wu provided an update to ensure the safety and health of those in the area of Melnea Cass Boulevard and Massachusetts Avenue. Beginning this week, the Inspectional Services Department will notify individuals in the area that tents, tarps, and other temporary structures are prohibited as of Wednesday, Nov. 1. The team will then respond to meet individual needs and host case management conversations to provide transportation, storage, or resources as needed.

Faneuil Hall update
The Boston City Council passed a resolution asking the city to rename Faneuil Hall. The councilors also agreed that city officials should turn to the appropriate agencies to get the community involved in the process. Curious about who that would be? The Public Facilities Commission, which is appointed by the mayor, would be involved in the process to rename city-owned buildings.

Secure Boston App
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The city’s Department of Innovation and Technology released a new app to celebrate: the Secure Boston App. Secure Boston is designed to safeguard users from digital threats without compromising their privacy. The app alerts users in real time about potential security risks, ensuring that they can browse, work, and connect while staying informed about potentially hazardous situations. The app also guards against scams, phishing attacks, and password breaches.

Events

Friday, Oct. 27

Gallery Reading with Tiffany Rice | Friday, Oct. 27 | 7 p.m. | Harpoon Brewery, 306 Northern Ave, Boston | $45-$100 | Listen and participate in the experience with the local medium Tiffany Rice.
Halloween Bar Crawl | Friday, Oct. 27-Saturday, Oct. 28 | 4-11:59 p.m. | The Point Boston, 147 Hanover St., Boston | $18-24 | Jump between six bars to enjoy food + drink specials, then head to the after party in your best Halloween costume.

Saturday, Oct. 28

19th Annual Canine Costume Parade | Saturday, Oct. 28 | 12-2 p.m. | Loring Greenough House, 12 South St., Jamaica Plain | $10 | See a parade of pooches in their most festive garb while you help raise money for the City of Boston’s animal shelter.
Haunted Brewery Halloween Party | Saturday, Oct. 28 | 6-9 p.m. | Samuel Adams Boston Brewery, 30 Germania St., Boston | Free to attend | Carve pumpkins in the beer garden while you savor flights with festive candy pairings.
Time Out Fun House Halloween Party | Saturday, Oct. 28 | 9 p.m. | Time Out Market, 401 Park Dr., Boston | Free to attend | A tarot card reader, stilt walker, and circus hooper elevate this Halloween party to eerie heights.
Boston Bruins vs. Detroit Red Wings | Saturday, Oct. 28 | 7 p.m. | TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston | Prices vary | Celebrate the centennial season with this match against the Red Wings.

Sunday, Oct. 29

29th Annual PruBoo Halloween Event | Sunday, Oct. 29 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St., Boston | Free | Find a family-friendly thrill like face painting, pumpkin decorating, magic shows, and trick-or-treating at this free Halloween party.
Bloodys, Brews, and Boos | Sunday, Oct. 29 | 12-4 p.m. | PKL, 64 C. St., Boston | Free to attend | This all-ages bash offers a candy hunt, mini pumpkin decorating, and kids’ pickleball for younger guests, plus “bloody” flights + live music for adults.
All Hallows’ Eve Feast | Sunday, Oct. 29 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Harvest, 44 Brattle St., Cambridge | $125 | Enjoy a Jack O’Lantern-dinner paired with house cocktails and sparkling cider.

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News Notes

Transit

The MBTA has announced November changes to support ongoing projects across the system. Shuttle buses will replace Red Line trains between Alewife and Kendall/MIT + between JFK/UMass and Park Street for select weekends. There will also be track work on the Orange Line between Oak Grove and North Station.

Travel

JetBlue will launch seasonal service from Boston to Dublin and year-round service from Boston to Paris in 2024. Service to Dublin will begin on March 13 and serivce to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport begins on April 3. (Boston.com)

Award

The radio voice of the Red Sox since 1983, Joe Castiglione, is a finalist for the Hall of Fame’s Ford C. Frick Award for broadcasting excellence. Castliglione is one of 10 finalists and has been nominated twice before. The winner will be announced on Dec. 6 in Nashville (hey, NASHtoday). (Boston Globe)

Edu

Cambridge-based Forsyth Institute + the American Dental Association have teamed up to create the ADA Forsyth Institute. The new organization will accelerate scientific discovery for oral health research and support innovation in the industry. (Boston Business Journal)

Cause

The United Way of Massachusetts Bay has launched the first-of-its-kind giving method to support a wider variety of local nonprofits with funding over the next seven years. The new system will provide $56+ million to 124 local organizations in 12 cities through 2030. (Boston Globe)

Closing

The South End’s Seiyo will close its doors on Tuesday, Oct. 31. The restaurant has been serving sushi, Japanese rice bowls, noodle dishes, and more for the past 19 years. (Boston Restaurant Talk)

Community

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Answered

This week, we asked “What would you like to see in Gillette manufacturing space?” and here’s what you said:

BOS-Gillette-World-Shaving-Headquarters-2023 — Fun fact: Disposable razors were patented in 1904.
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ICYMI — Procter & Gamble announced it will move the Gillette manufacturing team from Southie to its Andover location.

The company wants to make better use of the local ~31-acre campus + the newer 150-acre P&G campus ~25 miles outside of Boston. We asked how you would like to see the space repurposed after the team is moved by 2026.

Out of the 80+ responses, 55% selected more market and affordable housing and 29% would like to see a waterfront park or community space. Additionally, 9% voted for new retail space + the last 8% want to see another brand take over the industrial area.

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The Wrap

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From the editor

If you needed another excuse to throw on your Halloween costume, check out this bonus event in Central Square.

Sign up for Nightmare on Mass Ave. featuring 13 eerie eats, creepy surprises, and more from 5 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28. Have a hauntingly good time + costumes are encouraged.

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