Boston Morning Brief, Nov. 1: Boston expands car-free Halloween weekend celebrations

From Boston News

• Affordable condo listed on Harvard Street Boston listed a two-bedroom condo at 77, 84, and 94 Harvard Street for affordable sale at $258,500, open to buyers at or below 80 percent of the area median income.Boston News
• Marlborough rental added to city's MetroList Boston announced Oct. 30 that it has listed a new affordable rental, Unit #2 at 155 Ames Street in Marlborough, through its MetroList housing program.Boston News
• Affordable Marlborough rental listed at $2,750 monthly Boston's MetroList program is advertising a rental unit at 155 Ames Street in Marlborough, part of the Halstead Marlborough development, renting at $2,750 a month for households at or below 80 percent of area median income.Boston News

Happening Sun, Nov 1

• 12:00 p.m.: City raises Antigua and Barbuda flag Nov. 1 The city holds its Antigua and Barbuda flag raising ceremony Nov. 1 at noon, celebrating the island nation's community in Boston.City of Boston
• City details early ballot processing before Nov. 3 election The city posted notices for Nov. 1 and Nov. 2 on advance processing and removal of early voted ballots ahead of the Nov. 3 state election.City of Boston
• Archery Sunday returns Nov. 1 An 'Archery Sunday' event is scheduled in Boston for Nov. 1, listed on Patch's community calendar.Boston Patch
• Sports card and autograph show set for Nov. 1 The Boston-Dedham Sports Card & Autograph Show takes place Nov. 1, according to Patch's local events calendar.Boston Patch
• Scholar gives talk on Multispecies Warfare Nov. 1 Irus Braverman gives a talk titled 'Multispecies Warfare in Palestine-Israel' in Boston on Nov. 1, per Patch's events calendar.Boston Patch
• Pokemon and TCG show meets Sunday night The Boston-Dedham Sunday Night Pokemon & TCG Show convenes Nov. 1, according to Patch's local calendar.Boston Patch

Yesterday in Boston (Sat, Oct 31)

• Boston expands car-free Halloween weekend celebrations The Mayor's Office said more than 100 Car-Free Spooky Streets celebrations took place across Boston neighborhoods this Halloween weekend, closing streets for trick-or-treating and community festivities.City of Boston
• Wu announces 2026 Open Newbury Holiday Stroll Mayor Michelle Wu announced the 2026 Open Newbury Holiday Stroll, a car-free shopping and entertainment event planned for Newbury Street during the holiday season.City of Boston
• Celtics beat Bulls 125-111 in NBA Cup game The Boston Celtics defeated the Chicago Bulls 125-111 Oct. 30 in NBA Cup group play behind a strong night from guard Payton Pritchard, according to Yahoo Sports and 98.5 The Sports Hub.Yahoo Sports
• Bruins complete comeback with OT win over Blackhawks The Boston Bruins rallied past the Chicago Blackhawks for an overtime win Oct. 31, with forward Elias Lindholm scoring the game-winner, according to 98.5 The Sports Hub.98.5 The Sports Hub
• Stories About Female Pioneers Take Top Honors at 2026 GlobeDocs Film Festival Boston Patch reported that the Billie Jean King documentary 'Give Me the Ball!' won Best Feature and 'Sonia' won Best Short at Boston's all-documentary GlobeDocs Film Festival.Boston Patch

Coming up

• Mon, Nov 2, 10:00 a.m.: Medicare enrollment clinic set for Fenway Age Strong hosts a Medicare Open Enrollment Clinic in Fenway Nov. 2 at 10 a.m. to help residents compare coverage options.City of Boston
• Mon, Nov 2, 10:00 a.m.: City offers HR help session for small businesses The city holds an HR Support for Small Businesses session Nov. 2 at 10 a.m., offering guidance to local business owners.City of Boston
• Mon, Nov 2, 6:00 p.m.: Roslindale abutters meeting on Manning Street project An abutters meeting on a proposed project at 21 Manning Street in Roslindale is scheduled for Nov. 2 at 6 p.m.City of Boston
• Mon, Nov 2, 6:00 p.m.: Egleston Square group meets on White Stadium The Egleston Square Neighborhood Association meets Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. to discuss the White Stadium project.City of Boston
• Mon, Nov 2, 6:00 p.m.: Dorchester abutters meeting on Gibson Street project An abutters meeting for a proposed project at 59 Gibson Street in Dorchester is set for Nov. 2 at 6 p.m.City of Boston
• Mon, Nov 2, 6:00 p.m.: South Boston abutters meeting on K Street project An abutters meeting for a proposed project at 270 K Street in South Boston is scheduled for Nov. 2 at 6 p.m.City of Boston
• Mon, Nov 2: Boston Common Maintenance Trustees meet Nov. 2 The Boston Common Maintenance Trustees hold their regular meeting Nov. 2 to review upkeep of the historic park.City of Boston
• Mon, Nov 2, 7:00 p.m.: Dorchester abutters meeting on Fuller Street project An abutters meeting for a proposed project at 101R Fuller Street in Dorchester is set for Nov. 2 at 7 p.m.City of Boston
• Mon, Nov 2, 7:00 p.m.: Charlestown abutters meeting on Bunker Hill Street project An abutters meeting for a proposed project at 231 Bunker Hill Street in Charlestown is scheduled for Nov. 2 at 7 p.m.City of Boston
• Mon, Nov 2: Council education committee hears Docket 1920 The City Council's Committee on Education holds a hearing on Docket #1920 Nov. 2, part of its ongoing oversight of school issues.City of Boston
• Mon, Nov 2: Council operations panel works through Docket 1711 The City Council's Committee on Government Operations holds a working session on Docket #1711 Nov. 2.City of Boston
• Mon, Nov 2: Digital Literacy Workshop canceled for Nov. 2 The city's Digital Literacy Workshop originally set for Nov. 2 has been canceled, according to the city's event calendar.City of Boston
• Tue, Nov 3, 10:00 a.m.: Medicare enrollment clinic moves to Roxbury Age Strong holds its next Medicare Open Enrollment Clinic in Roxbury Nov. 3 at 10 a.m.City of Boston
• Wed, Nov 4, 6:00 p.m.: School Committee meets again Nov. 4 The Boston School Committee holds its next hybrid meeting Nov. 4 from 6 to 11 p.m.Boston Public Schools
• Wed, Nov 4: School open house planned Nov. 4 A Pre-K to Grade 6 Open House is scheduled in Boston for Nov. 4, listed on Patch's events calendar.Boston Patch
• Wed, Nov 11: Schools closed Nov. 11 for Veterans Day Boston Public Schools will be closed Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day.Boston Public Schools

More events and things to do →

Browse this week: Government & development · Events & things to do · Schools · Openings, closings & business
Every past edition

Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.