5 Things You Should Know This Week – August 26th

Movie Night at The LOT

Enjoy a showing of The Sandlot at The LOT on Thursday, August 29th! Doors will open at 7PM and the movie starts at 8PM! Tickets are free, and attendees can purchase drinks and snacks to enjoy with the movie. Come early to enjoy games and face painting before the show and be sure to bring your own chairs and blankets for extra comfort! Save your spot here and keep an eye out for more upcoming events at The LOT by following their Instagram page, @onthedotboston.

Don’t Forget to Vote!

Early voting in the state’s primary has begun! Here is some helpful and important information about the election here!

Illuminate the Harbor

Enjoy some fireworks on Thursday, August 20th at 8:30pm over Boston Harbor – Christopher Columbus Park, Piers Park and Fan Pier are perfect viewing spots!

Apply for a CPA Funding

City Councilor Ed Flynn is urging residents to apply for the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Funds! Every year, the CPA uses revenue from a 1% property tax-based surcharge on residential and commercial property taxes to fund the initiatives of affordable housing, historic preservation, parks and open space. For the 2025 funding round, there is $38.2 million available for CPA projects. You can get all the details including past CPA funded projects here!

Brace Yourself! It’s Moving Day!

September 1st is upon us, and you know what that means – it’s Moving Day in Southie aka Southie Christmas! The next few weeks are sure to promise lots of double-parked cars and moving vans, “no parking” moving permits (which residents will ignore), and trash galore! Here is some helpful info to make sure things go smoothly on your block!