Mayor Michelle Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hour on Monday

Grab a cup of coffee and catch up on what’s happening in the neighborhood! Mayor Michelle Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hour is coming to the Codman Square Branch of the Boston Public Library on Monday 5:30pm-6:30pm. Stop by to meet the Mayor and City staff, ask questions, share feedback, and connect with neighbors.

Boston Fire Aerial Drill Team Returns for Fire Prevention Week

One of Boston’s coolest Fire Prevention Week traditions is back! The Boston Fire Department Aerial Drill Team will be performing across the city this week, including three stops right here in Dot. Made up of Boston firefighters, the Aerial Drill Team performs impressive high-altitude rope and ladder maneuvers that showcase the skill, strength, teamwork, and trust required on the job. The tradition dates back decades and returned in 2024 after a roughly 20-year hiatus. The team will perform around Boston during the week:

• Monday, October 5: City Hall Plaza — 12pm
• Tuesday, October 6: The Mather School, Dorchester — 11am
• Wednesday, October 7: Beethoven Elementary, West Roxbury — 9:45am
• Friday, October 9: TechBoston Academy, Dorchester — 9:45am
• Friday, October 9: Ohrenberger Elementary, West Roxbury — 12:15pm
• Saturday, October 10: Castle Island/Fort Independence — 11am
• Sunday, October 11: Florian Hall for the Local 718 10K — 10:30am

Firehouse Comfort Dog Family Fun Day

Here’s a good cause worth barking about! First Responders Credit Union is hosting a Firehouse Comfort Dog Family Fun Day on Wednesday, October 7, from 12pm–4pm at 60 Hallet Street in Dorchester. The event will help raise awareness and funds for firehouse dogs, police K9s, and comfort dogs who work alongside first responders. Guests can meet some four-legged friends from Firehouse Dogs, enjoy a reading of Millie the Brave by author and Somerville firefighter Danielle O’Hearn, and say hello to Paw Patrol favorites Marshall and Chase. The Boston Fire Department Education Unit will also be there with fire trucks and educational activities, plus Danielle Milner, President & CEO, First Responder Credit Union. Funds raised will support Firehouse Dogs, a nonprofit that helps provide nutritious food for working K9s, as well as medical expenses for Millie, a comfort dog. The event takes place outdoors at 60 Hallet Street. In case of bad weather, the festivities will move indoors to Florian Hall at 55 Hallet Street.

Fields Corner Post Office will Temporarily Close

Heads up, Dorchester! The Fields Corner Post Office at 218 Adams Street will temporarily close beginning October 26 due to its lease expiring, according to the U.S. Postal Service. Starting that day, Fields Corner Post Office Box operations will move to the Fields Corner Annex at 18 Clayton Street. PO Boxes there will be accessible 24 hours a day, with pickup window hours Monday through Friday from 9:30am–3:30pm and Saturday from 9:30am–noon. Need regular postal services? Customers can use the Codman Square Post Office at 554 Washington Street, open Monday through Friday from 8am–5pm and Saturday from 8am–1pm. You can read the full announcement from the U.S. Postal Service here.

Paczki every Tuesday at DJ’s Market

Your Tuesday just got a little sweeter! DJ’s Market in Dorchester serves up its famous paczki every Tuesday — fluffy Polish doughnuts filled with delicious flavors that are definitely worth a stop. Grab a few for yourself or a box to share! Learn more and check out DJ’s Market here.

Bonus: Apply for a Spooky Block Party Grant

Applications for the Fall Block Party Grants are now open on the City’s website until the deadline on Friday, October 23 at 5:00 p.m. The City will review applications on a rolling basis. Good Neighbor mini-grants are available for up to $500 for residents to purchase items such as food, entertainment, and face paint. Get all the details here!

Have a wonderful week! Thank you to our Caught in Dot readers and Neighborhood Partners for supporting our local journalism efforts!