Boston Morning Brief, Oct. 23: Health commission seeks bids for rapid HIV treatment

Happening Sat, Oct 24

• City holds fall dog licensing and rabies clinic The city holds its 2026 Fall Dog Licensing and Rabies Clinic on Saturday, Oct. 24, offering dog licensing and rabies vaccinations for residents.City of Boston
• City hosts Cummins Highway community walkthrough The city hosts a Cummins Highway Community Walkthrough on Saturday, Oct. 24, giving residents a chance to review street conditions and plans with city staff.City of Boston
• Contigofest brings music and craft beer to Hyde Park Contigofest '26 brings live music, dance performances and craft beer to Hyde Park on Saturday, Oct. 24, according to Boston Patch.Boston Patch
• Free coffee and bagels pop-up opens in Southie Good Neighbor Cafe will open for one day in South Boston on Saturday, Oct. 24, giving away free coffee and bagels, according to El Planeta.El Planeta

Boston on Fri, Oct 23

• Health commission seeks bids for rapid HIV treatment The Boston Public Health Commission opened a request for proposals for its Rapid Start Program, aimed at speeding antiretroviral therapy for people newly diagnosed with HIV.Boston.gov
• City opens comment period on housing performance report The city opened a public comment period on its PY25 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report, which covers how Boston's Housing department spent federal funds during the past program year.City of Boston
• City urges residents to sign up for health coverage The city encouraged residents to apply for health insurance as open enrollment began, with Massachusetts Health Connector enrollment for 2027 starting the same day, El Planeta reports higher premiums and new federal rules for immigrants this year.City of Boston
• Council considers list of city's worst landlords The Boston City Council is weighing a proposal to publish a public list naming the city's worst landlords, Boston Patch reports.Boston Patch
• City names six recipients of clean air grants Mayor Michelle Wu and the Environment Department named six recipients of the 2026 Community Clean Air Grant Program, which will share $1,028,871 over two years for community air-quality projects.Boston Sun
• Applications open for Boston School Committee seats The city opened applications for two four-year terms on the Boston School Committee, accepted by the thirteen-member Nominating Panel, Boston Sun reports.Boston Sun
• MBTA releases collectible Boston-themed CharlieCards The MBTA released five special edition collectible CharlieCards featuring Boston landmarks including the State House, Bunker Hill Monument and TD Garden, Boston Sun reports.Boston Sun

Coming up

• Sun, Oct 25: Esplanade Fall Fest run and walk draws crowds The Esplanade Association hosts its Fall Fest Run & Walk on Sunday, Oct. 25, welcoming costumed walkers, runners and dogs along the Esplanade, with about 1,000 participants expected, Boston Sun reports.Boston Sun
• Mon, Oct 26: City issues notice on early voted ballot processing The city issued an emergency notice on advance processing and removal of early voted ballots ahead of the Nov. 3 State Election, with procedures tied to Monday, Oct. 26.City of Boston
• Mon, Oct 26: Digital literacy workshop canceled for Monday The city's Digital Literacy Workshop scheduled for Monday, Oct. 26, has been canceled.City of Boston
• Mon, Oct 26: Council public safety panel holds hearing on docket The City Council's Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice holds a hearing on Docket #0180 on Monday, Oct. 26.City of Boston
• Fri, Oct 30, 5:30 p.m.: Free Halloween party planned at Kroc Center The Salvation Army Boston Kroc Center hosts a free Halloween celebration, Kroc-o-Treat, on Friday, Oct. 30, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. with costumes, crafts and candy, according to Boston Patch.Boston Patch

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