🪐 Keeping up with CEC 🪐 🦃 Community Engagement Chief Brianna Millor and Mayor Michelle Wu joined the Greater Boston Food Bank at the 20th Annual Chain of Giving, where attendees stood side-by-side to help unload a truckload of turkeys that will be donated to families in need. #Boston #Community

From planting to the Billy Baker Field dedication and the unveiling of “What’s Growing at Moakley Park,” the South Boston community came together to celebrate what makes Moakley Park special 💙🌱 Help us shape the next chapter! Join us this weekend for the first of 2 community meetings (1/2)

Students are making their voices heard in the halls of power! A few Brighton High School students shined last week at Boston’s first-ever State of the Schools address!

Today we announced that 100 apartment units at Hassan Apartments are receiving new high-efficiency window-mounted heat pumps as part of an innovative effort in Hyde Park! Thank you to our partners at Eversource, Rise Engineering, New Ecology, Gradient and ABCD!

⚽ Our first #BCYF x New England Revolution soccer clinic was a full house! Kids learned new skills, met Revolution coaches, and every participant went home with a #soccer ball and gear bag. More FREE clinics coming up — register at boston.gov/BCYF.

⚽ Free Soccer Clinics with the New England Revolution are happening at BCYF centers this fall! Clinics will take place in November and December at community centers across Boston. ➡️ Space is limited — registration required. Register on your center’s webpage: boston.gov/BCYF

JP seniors, let’s boogie! 🎺 Dinner, dancing, and #Motown hits — what could be better? 📅 Fri, Nov 14 | 6–8:45PM 📍 BCYF Curtis Hall ☎️ Call (617) 635-5193 to sign up (or stop by the front desk!) #BCYF #MotownMagic #JamaicaPlain

⚠️ ALERT: Your November SNAP Payments may be delayed due to the federal government shutdown. Need food? The City of Boston is here to help. Visit boston.gov/SNAP for updates on local resources for you and your family. #ebt #snap #snapbenefits #Boston

🌿 Things are growing at Franklin Park! This October, we planted native ferns, asters & sedge at the School St. entrance. Explore Long Crouch Woods to see restoration in action. 🌱 #BostonParks boston.gov/franklin-park-initiatives

Do you have a faulty furnace? Older Bostonians can upgrade their failing heating systems before it is an emergency this winter! Stay warm and safe with the @boston.gov's #BostonHomeCenter’s Seniors Save Program. Learn how the City can help you fix or replace your faulty furnace: ow.ly/py1Q50X8uJJ

For the Veterans Day holiday on Tuesday, Nov. 11: 🚫 Parking meters are free. 🛣️ Daytime street cleaning is canceled. Overnight street cleaning is on a normal schedule. 🚮 Some neighborhoods will run on a delayed trash/recycling pickup schedule. See the list below or at boston.gov/trash-day

Discover @boston.gov projects in your neighborhood. 🏘️ The Citywide Project Tracker allows #Bostonians to explore City investments in every neighborhood. Visit www.boston.gov/project-tracker to learn more!

Polls are now closed in the General Municipal Election. As ballots are counted, unofficial results will be updated on a rolling basis at boston.gov/unofficial-results

The National Weather service has declared a High Wind Watch later Wednesday night into early Thursday morning] High Wind Watch is in effect later Wed night into early Thu morning for westerly wind gusts of 55 to 65 mph. Tree damage and power outages are expected.

As of 6 p.m. Boston Voters have cast 84,250 ballots. This includes all ballots scanned across the city and ballots processed during Central Tabulation in City Hall. You have until 8 p.m. to cast your ballot. For a list of precincts counted at Central Tabulation, visit www.boston.gov/public-notic...

Vote-by-Mail and Absentee Ballots must reach the Election Dept. or a Drop Box by 8 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, November 4, 2025, to be counted. You can vote in person if your ballot has not yet been delivered to the Election Department. For a list and map of drop boxes, visit boston.gov/vote-by-mail

As of 3 p.m. Boston Voters have cast 63,948 ballots. This includes all ballots scanned across the city and ballots processed during Central Tabulation in City Hall. You have until 8 p.m. to cast your ballot. For a list of precincts counted at Central Tabulation, visit www.boston.gov/public-notic...

Interested in an EMT career? Apply to City Academy! Boston residents can get free training and be eligible for a career with Boston EMS. Learn more at boston.gov/city-academy

Before Boston’s high school students are old enough to vote they can participate in Election Day in another way. 68 @bostonschools.boston.gov students took part in the 2025 @elections.boston.gov Student Poll Workers Program.

As of 12 p.m. Boston Voters have cast 55,028 ballots. This includes all ballots scanned across the city and ballots processed during Central Tabulation in City Hall. You have until 8 p.m. to cast your ballot. For a list of precincts counted at Central Tabulation, visit www.boston.gov/public-notic...

As of 9 a.m. Boston Voters have cast 37,105 ballots. This includes all ballots scanned across the city and ballots processed during Central Tabulation in City Hall. You have until 8 p.m. to cast your ballot. For a list of precincts counted at Central Tabulation, visit www.boston.gov/public-notic...

Today is Election Day! Get out and vote! Polling locations are open from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. across the City of Boston. wheredoIvotema.com

Today is General Municipal Election Day - Voters have until 8 p.m. to cast a ballot. Check your voting information here: boston.gov/elections

Boston’s General Municipal Election is tomorrow, Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. After polls close, the City of Boston will post unofficial election results as they become available.

🍂 Fall is in full swing at Franklin Park! boston.gov/franklin-park

Do the open spaces (parks, plazas, etc.) in your neighborhood meet your needs? Let us know! The Spaces for You initiative aims to bridge the gap between community needs and city resources when it comes to our open spaces. Please take our survey: www.bostonplans.org/spacesforyou

🟢Green Line Closure: The MBTA has announced that there will be no service between Park St and Medford/Tufts from 8 p.m. Nov 4 through Nov 13. Use shuttles between Medford/Tufts and North Station. Use the Orange Line through downtown. Union Square riders use Route 87 to Lechmere. MBTA.com/GreenLine

Ready to vote in the Tuesday, November 4, 2025 General Municipal Election? Check your voting information here: boston.gov/elections

Live soon — @mayorwu.boston.gov announces details of a new collective bargaining agreement between the City of Boston and the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association.

Si el presidente Trump permite que expire el programa SNAP, @boston.gov estará lista para ayudar a nuestros vecinos. Si necesita ayuda durante esta época de gran necesidad, totalmente evitable, visite boston.gov/SNAP o llame al 311.

🐝 North End, West End and Wharf District Liaison Maria Perez visited the Eliot School for Boston Reads Day! Thank you to the Yellow Bees and Ms. D’Amico for welcoming her into your classroom and letting her share a story.

⚽ South Boston Liaison Lydia Polaski gathered with the community to commemorate Billy Baker through the dedication of the athletic field at Saunders Stadium in his name.

👻 North End, West End and Wharf District Liaison Maria Perez attended the 74th Annual Madonna Della Cava Halloween Parade and Party! Later, she was also joined by Deputy Director Ciara D’Amico at North End Cares Bingo. Thank you to everyone who came out and supported these local community events!

🎃 Keeping up with CEC 🎃 🍂 Mattapan Liaison Asiah Wotring and Mayor Michelle Wu came together with the community to celebrate the completion of the Mattahunt Woods Urban Wild Restoration Project! #CEC #Boston #Community

BPD in the Community: District B-3 Hosts Annual District Station Haunted House Learn more at: police.boston.gov/2025/10/31/b...

🎃 Curious what do with your pumpkins after Halloween? Don’t trash them, smash them! In partnership with Garbage to Garden, Mothers Out Front, and South Street Youth Center, join us this Saturday, November 1, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at English High School. More info: www.boston.gov/calendar/202...

Tomorrow, SNAP benefits are set to expire. In Boston, if you need assistance with groceries or paying the bills, or if you’re looking to donate to our support fund with @bostonfdn.bsky.social, please visit boston.gov/snap or dial 311 to get help.

Live soon — @mayorwu.boston.gov, regional city leaders, and partners share an update on the local response to the potential lapse in SNAP benefits caused by the Trump administration’s decision to allow SNAP to expire on November 1.

🟠 Orange Line closure: The MBTA has announced that shuttle busses will replace service between Forest Hills and Back Bay this Saturday, November 1 through Sunday, November 2. The Commuter Rail will be fare free between Forest Hills and South Station. mbta.com/OrangeLine.

Today, Friday, October 31, is the last day of in-person early voting for the General Municipal Election. Vote today! boston.gov/vote-early

Happy Halloween, Boston! 🦞 It’s been a joy to watch our neighborhoods transform over the past two weeks through Boston’s Spooky Streets block party program, organized by @civicorganizing.boston.gov Thank you to all our neighbors for bringing the spirit of the fall season to your blocks! 👻🎃

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Check out @dotnews.bsky.social's latest podcast featuring Aliesha Porcena, Director of Small Business for the City of Boston! In this episode, Aliesha discusses the Legacy Business Program (nominations close tomorrow 10/31!) and the importance of small businesses to our neighborhoods.

Construction has begun on the Harvard and Standish Homes development in Dorchester. Together with our partners CoEverything and TLee Development, we're creating 22 new income-restricted homes and retail space, expanding homeownership opportunities for Boston residents. Learn more: ow.ly/GRmU50Xkts2

Here's a new #mysteryphoto for you, Boston! Can you figure out when and where this photo was taken?

🛟BCYF #Quincy still has spots open in the free #Lifeguard In Training program, and it’s not too late to dive in! 🤿 (don’t worry, the pool’s indoors) 🏊 Tues & Wed, 7:15–8:30 PM | Runs through mid-Dec 💻 Find other lifeguard training locations at boston.gov/bcyf-aquatics

City Academy is currently recruiting EMTs for their January cohort. www.boston.gov/departments/... Applicants will be required to complete a TABE assessment and pass a drug test as part of the selection process. Questions: [email protected]

Early Voting for the Tuesday, November 4, General Municipal Election began on Saturday, October 25, and runs through Friday, October 31, 2025. Today, Thursday, October 30, you can vote early at one of these sites. Find a convenient time and location here: boston.gov/early-voting

Today, @mayorwu.boston.gov launched the Boston Energy Saver, a free citywide service helping Boston renters, homeowners, and small businesses upgrade buildings & lower energy costs. Visit boston.gov/save to learn more, or call 617-635-SAVE for a free 1-on-1 consultation. @boston.gov