Boston Morning Brief, Oct. 24: Early ballot processing begins ahead of election

Happening Sun, Oct 25

• Esplanade Fall Fest run and walk set Sunday The Esplanade Association holds its Fall Fest Run & Walk along the Charles River Sunday, Oct. 25, drawing costumed walkers, runners and dogs; last year's event attracted about 1,000 participants, The Boston Sun reports.The Boston Sun

Boston on Sat, Oct 24

• City opens comment period on housing funds report The city has opened a public comment period on its Program Year 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report, which assesses how federal housing and community development funds were spent.City of Boston
• Celtics beat Knicks 107-103 as Tatum scores 36 Jayson Tatum scored 36 points to lead the Boston Celtics past the New York Knicks, 107-103, keeping New York winless this season, according to ABS-CBN Sports.ABS-CBN Sports
• Bruins top Sharks 6-4 at TD Garden The Boston Bruins beat the San Jose Sharks 6-4 at TD Garden Saturday, with Casey Mittelstadt among the goal scorers, according to 98.5 The Sports Hub.98.5 The Sports Hub
• More than 150 dogs parade in Downtown Crossing More than 150 costumed dogs paraded through Downtown Crossing for Boston's annual Halloween dog parade, according to WCVB.WCVB

Coming up

• Mon, Oct 26: Early ballot processing begins ahead of election The city's Elections Department begins advance processing and removal of early voted ballots Monday, Oct. 26, ahead of the Nov. 3 state election, according to a public notice.City of Boston
• Mon, Oct 26: Public safety committee hears two council dockets The City Council's Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice holds hearings on Dockets #0180 and #0870 Monday, Oct. 26.Boston City Council
• Mon, Oct 26: Digital literacy workshop canceled Monday A Digital Literacy Workshop scheduled for Monday, Oct. 26, has been canceled, according to the city's events calendar.City of Boston
• Mon, Oct 26: Medicare enrollment clinic set for Back Bay The Age Strong Commission holds a Medicare Open Enrollment Clinic for Back Bay residents Monday, Oct. 26, to help seniors review 2027 coverage options.City of Boston
• Mon, Oct 26: Memory cafe offered for Jamaica Plain caregivers The Age Strong Commission hosts a Memory Cafe for Jamaica Plain residents and caregivers Monday, Oct. 26.City of Boston
• Mon, Oct 26: Procurement 101 workshop teaches city bidding basics The city offers a Procurement 101 workshop Monday, Oct. 26, walking small businesses through how to bid on and win city contracts.City of Boston
• Mon, Oct 26: Workshop focuses on small business web conversion A city-run digital skills workshop on web conversion optimization for small businesses is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 26.City of Boston
• Fri, Oct 30, 5:30 p.m.: Free Halloween party set at Kroc Center The Salvation Army Boston Kroc Center hosts a free Halloween celebration with costumes, crafts and candy on Friday, Oct. 30, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., Boston Patch reports.Boston Patch

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