Vote Early

Ready to cast your ballot? Early voting for the September 1 State Primary has officially kicked off and runs through Friday, August 28.  The deadline to register to vote is also Saturday, August 22.  Get all the details of where to vote here.

Free Tacos on Mondays

Boston Street Tacos and Boston Public Schools have partnered for a special deal: FREE TACOS on Mondays for students registering with BPS through September!  Sweet! Boston Street Tacos is located at the BPS Welcome Center, 1216 Dorchester Ave., on Mondays from 11am-2pm. If you’re registering your children for BPS, you’ll get a free taco.  If you’re just a taco lover, you can stop by and purchase some for lunch and support this small business.  It’s a win/win!

Public Art Floating in Dorchester Bay

Have you seen it? There’s a new piece of public art floating in Dorchester Bay! Boston-area artist crystal bi’s perfect memory is now on view just off the Harborwalk at UMass Boston through September 11 as part of the Boston Public Art Triennial. Made from locally harvested bamboo and flowing fabric, the sculpture moves with the tides and is designed as a place for reflection, remembrance, and imagination, drawing its title from Toni Morrison’s essay “The Site of Memory.”  Get all the details here.

Apply for a CPA Funding

All neighbors are encouraged to apply for the 2026 funding round of the Community Preservation Funds. With the adopted Community Preservation Act, the City created a special Community Preservation Fund. Financed by a 1-percent property tax surcharge and a state match, the City raises over $20 million annually to fund:

• affordable housing
• historic preservation, and
• open space and recreation.

The deadline to submit an eligibility determination form for the FY 2027 round is August 31st at 5pm. Interested applicants can apply online by visiting www.boston.gov/cpa or calling 617-635-0545 and filling out the Eligibility Determination Form.

Get your hot pants and sequins ready!

Get ready to dance the night away! The 12th Annual Donna Summer Disco Party returns to City Hall Plaza on Friday, August 28, from 5pm–9pm. This free, family-friendly celebration will feature all of Donna Summer’s greatest hits, plus glow sticks, bubbles, colorful lights, a disco ball, and roller skating right on City Hall Plaza. DJ Vince1 will be spinning Donna Summer favorites along with more disco classics.

Boston-born disco legend Donna Summer was a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a five-time Grammy winner, and sold over 140 million records worldwide. She was born in Dorchester and was raised in Mission Hill before rising to stardom in the 1970s. She passed away at the age of 62 years old on May 17, 2012. This annual event honors her life and celebrates her music and legacy in Boston!

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