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Friday, October 30, 2026 · Boston
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Latest briefing
Thursday, October 29, 2026. Yesterday's briefing. Read the October 29 edition →
Today & coming up
- Fri, Oct 30: South End liaison holds office hours. The city's South End neighborhood liaison holds regular office hours for residents with questions or concerns.City of Boston
- Fri, Oct 30: Small business office details city resources. The city's Office of Small Business holds a session outlining programs and resources available to entrepreneurs.City of Boston
- Fri, Oct 30: Digital literacy workshop canceled. The city has canceled Friday's scheduled Digital Literacy Workshop, according to Boston's events calendar.City of Boston
- Fri, Oct 30: Housing authority, arts office hold joint meeting. The Boston Housing Authority and the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture hold a joint remote meeting.City of Boston
- Fri, Oct 30: PAW Patrol Live tickets go on sale Friday. Tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 30, for PAW Patrol Live's five shows at the Boch Center's Wang Theatre in January, Boston Patch reports.Boston Patch
- Fri, Oct 30: Early voting for Nov. 3 election runs through Oct. 30. Early voting for the Nov. 3 state election continues through Oct. 30, with the city offering multiple dates and locations for residents to cast ballots early.City of Boston
- Fri, Oct 30, 10:00 a.m.: Hyde Park liaison holds office hours. The city's Hyde Park neighborhood liaison holds regular office hours for residents with questions or concerns.City of Boston
- Fri, Oct 30, 10:30 a.m.: Mattapan liaison holds office hours. The city's Mattapan neighborhood liaison holds regular office hours for residents with questions or concerns.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
- Sat, Oct 31: Pirate-themed Halloween party set for Saturday. Boston Patch lists 'Nauti(cal) at Night Shift,' a pirate-themed Halloween party happening Saturday.Boston Patch
Latest local news
- Mattapan Liaison Office HoursOctober 30
- Hyde Park Liaison Office HoursOctober 30
- Charlestown Liaison Office HoursOctober 30
- Boston Morning Brief, Oct. 30: 44 affordable units open at Bartlett StationOctober 30
- Dorchester: 186 Bowdoin Street Abutters MeetingOctober 29
- North End: 328 Commercial Street Abutters MeetingOctober 29
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Past briefings
- Thursday, October 29, 2026 — 44 affordable units open at Bartlett Station
- Wednesday, October 28, 2026 — Mayor Wu unveils zoning reforms to make it easier to open and run restaurants in Boston
- Tuesday, October 27, 2026 — Boston planning board approves first market-rate tax relief deal for stalled housing projects
- Monday, October 26, 2026 — Mayor Michelle Wu announced a record year of street lighting upgrades across Boston neighborhoods
- Sunday, October 25, 2026 — City urges residents to sign up for health coverage