Boston Morning Brief, Nov. 3: Vote reminders highlight three ballot cards

From Boston News

• Obituary notices for week of Oct. 26 Boston remembered two residents this week: Douglas F. "Murphy" McLachlan, 61, and Vinh Pham, 56, both of whom died Oct. 27. Pham's visitation and Mass were held at McHoul Family Funeral Home in Dorchester on Oct. 31.Boston News
• Affordable rental listed in Logan Square Boston listed a one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit at 1203 River Street, Unit 202, in the Logan Square development, open to households earning at or below 30 percent of the area median income.Boston News
• BPS earns statewide Terrific Tray honor Boston Public Schools announced statewide recognition for its September Terrific Tray meal entry, while detailing a new AP Cybersecurity course, the Oct. 19 State of the Schools address, and a teacher's new bilingual children's book.Boston News

Happening Tue, Nov 3

• 10:00 a.m.: Medicare enrollment clinic held in Roxbury Age Strong hosts a Medicare Open Enrollment Clinic in Roxbury on Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. to help residents review coverage options.City of Boston
• South End Landmark Commission meets Nov. 3 The South End Landmark District Commission holds its regular meeting on Nov. 3, according to the city's public notices.City of Boston
• City details early ballot processing for Nov. 3 The city outlines its process for advance processing and removal of early voted ballots ahead of the Nov. 3 state election.City of Boston

Yesterday in Boston (Mon, Nov 2)

• City issues final voting reminders ahead of Tuesday Boston published final voting reminders for Tuesday's election and a guide explaining how to complete all three ballot cards correctly, the city said.City of Boston
• City launches annual winter coat drive The Boston Public Health Commission launched its annual winter coat drive for residents experiencing homelessness, the city announced Nov. 2.City of Boston
• City highlights resources for 2026 holiday season Boston's Human Resources department published a roundup of resources and events for the 2026 holiday season, the city said Nov. 2.City of Boston
• City cancels Nov. 4 digital literacy workshop Boston canceled its Digital Literacy Workshop that had been scheduled for Nov. 4, according to the city's events calendar.City of Boston
• Day of the Dead celebration held in East Boston The Veronica Robles Cultural Center hosted a Day of the Dead celebration in East Boston featuring traditional costumes, the Boston Herald reported.Boston Herald
• Boston tree display nominated in 10Best awards USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards opened voting for Boston's holiday tree display at 139 Tremont St. as a Best Holiday Tree Display nominee.USA Today 10Best
• Gala raises $1.5 million for pediatric care More than 575 people attended Boston's sixth annual charity gala, which raised $1.5 million to support pediatric care, Patch reported.Boston Patch
• El Planeta previews this week's Boston events El Planeta published its weekly guide to things to do in Boston from Nov. 2 through Nov. 8.El Planeta
• Mass Cultural Council opens 2027 facility grants Mass Cultural Council opened its 2027 call for Cultural Facilities Fund grants, offering up to $200,000 for cultural spaces needing repairs or expansion, El Planeta reported.El Planeta

Coming up

• Wed, Nov 4: Business certification office hours set for Nov. 4 The city holds Business Certification Office Hours on Nov. 4 to help entrepreneurs with certification questions.City of Boston
• Wed, Nov 4, 11:00 a.m.: Fall foliage walk planned for Olmsted Park The city leads a Fall Foliage Walk through Olmsted Park on Nov. 4 starting at 11 a.m.City of Boston
• Wed, Nov 4, 12:00 p.m.: Free immigration consultations offered Nov. 4 The city offers free immigration consultations on Nov. 4 starting at noon for residents with questions about their status.City of Boston
• Wed, Nov 4, 3:00 p.m.: LGBTQ+ youth vision board workshop set for Nov. 4 The city hosts an LGBTQ+ Youth Vision Board Workshop on Nov. 4 at 3 p.m.City of Boston
• Wed, Nov 4: Madison Park OPM shortlist meeting set for Nov. 4 The city holds a Madison Park OPM Shortlist Meeting on Nov. 4, according to its public notices.City of Boston
• Wed, Nov 4: Police accountability office meets Nov. 4 The Office of Police Accountability and Transparency holds its meeting on Nov. 4.City of Boston
• Wed, Nov 4: City Council meets Nov. 4 The Boston City Council holds its regular meeting on Nov. 4, according to the city's public notices.City of Boston
• Wed, Nov 4: Pre-K to grade 6 open house set for Nov. 4 A Boston school holds an open house for prospective Pre-K through grade 6 families on Nov. 4, Patch's calendar shows.Boston Patch
• Sat, Nov 7: Sixth annual Pumpkin Smash set for Nov. 7 Boston holds its sixth annual Pumpkin Smash event on Nov. 7, according to Patch's community calendar.Boston Patch
• Sat, Nov 7: Thanksgiving floral workshop set for Nov. 7 Michaela Canty leads a floral workshop on Thanksgiving table arrangements in Boston on Nov. 7, Patch's calendar shows.Boston Patch
• Wed, Nov 11: Schools closed Nov. 11 for Veterans Day Boston Public Schools are closed Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day.Boston Public Schools
• Sat, Dec 12: Urban Nutcracker returns to Boch Center in December The Urban Nutcracker returns to the Boch Center Dec. 12-20, marking 26 years of the dance production, Patch reported.Boston Patch

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