Dear Members and Friends:
“Fall Back” Daylight savings time ended November 1st at 2 am, clocks were turned backward 1 hour to 1am, giving you an extra hour to sleep! It’s also time to check your smoke detectors! Renew units, or replace your batteries, The NFPA says stay safe by doing this yearly, and align it with changing the clocks.
Election day is Tuesday!
Polls open Tuesday Nov 3, 7 a.m. – and close at 8 p.m.
To find your voting information, including your voting location and what’s on your ballot, follow this link: My Election Info: Search
Save time at the polling booth by bringing your Voter Checklist.
Download a blank pdf here: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/research-and-statistics/2026-Information-for-voters/voter-checklist.pdf
If you need to read through the ballot questions, follow this link:
The Red Book details on the Nine Ballot questions
When will we know the election results?
Nationally, each state has its own rules. When will we know 2026 midterm election results? It may take some time, but that’s normal | PBS News
Massachusetts official results are posted after all counts are verified, typically near the end of November: Where Do I Find Election Results?
Unofficial election results are often released by local officials to media organizations on Election Night. However, local officials don’t report unofficial results to the state. The state receives election results from cities and towns only after local clerks finalize and certify them. Unofficial results typically don’t include write-in, provisional, military, or overseas ballots. They also don’t separate mail-in vote tallies from in-person vote tallies. Any totals reported on Election Night include all methods of voting (mail, early, and Election Day).
WATCH: How does The Associated Press call 2026 midterm election winners? 4 things to know | PBS News The Associated Press has tracked voting in U.S. elections for 178 years, and it’s gearing up to make thousands more race calls in midterm contests this Election Day.
This site runs a LIVE Election tracker, pulling in numbers from across the nation: https://electiontracker.live/
As of Sunday, Nov 1st, more than 51 million Americans have voted early, beating the 2022 midterm record.
THE WEEK AHEAD
Tuesday, November 3, 7 am – 8 pm, MA State Election Day
Saturday, November 7, 7 pm- 8:30 pm Opening Reception for “A Spot of Beauty” Group Exhibition at Kaji Aso Studio, 40 St Stephen St.. Featuring artworks by the founder and two dozen artists. Music and Poetry at 7:45 pm. Register for events by RSVP to email administrator@kajiasostudio.com. This event is free and open to the public. Exhibit continues through February 3, 2027.
UPCOMING
Thursday, November 12, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., Fenway Forward Career Fair at the YMCA of Greater Boston, 316 Huntington Ave. Connect with local employers. Free, register here.
Monday, November 16 SAVE THE DATE ! for a Department Of Transportation community meeting on the Bowker Overpass project. Details to come.
Saturday, November 21, 8:30am–12pm, Zero Waste Day Drop-Off (*Rescheduled) | Boston.gov. *This event was originally scheduled for September 26th, but was postponed and relocated due to the nor’easter. This event is now on November 21st at 315 Gardner Street, West Roxbury 02132. Drop off your hazardous household waste for proper disposal by the city. Learn more at boston.gov/calendar/ zero-waste-day-drop-2. For a list of accepted items: Zero Waste Days | Boston.gov FREE
ONGOING
Northeastern University invites you to Participate in Home Away From Home
For more info and testimonials follow this link, or email Mallory Pernaa at m.pernaa@northeastern.edu
DEVELOPMENT / INSTITUTIONAL MASTER PLAN
EMMANUEL COLLEGE
Institutional Master Plan (IMP)
Comment End Date Monday, December 21, 2026
An Institutional Master Plan (IMP) has been filed with the Planning Department on behalf of the BPDA for the Emmanuel College Institutional Master Plan, located in Longwood Medical Area. The filing was submitted by Emmanuel College (the “Proponent”) on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
MBTA & TRANSPORTATION
Alerts | MBTA disruptions – check the site for details
Winter 2027 Better Bus Network Service Changes
Commuter Rail Promotions fare discounts extended through November
Bowker Overpass – visit the site for current notices.
Save the date for next community meeting 11/16/26 Bowker Overpass traffic and construction updates | Mass.gov
Peterborough Street Street Excavation MWRA project- 40% complete.
HEALTH & SAFETY
FENWAY CARES Every other Wednesday, 3:30 pm ‘til done – Next date Nov 4.
Upcoming Food Distribution Dates (3:30 pm, while supplies last)
WEST FENWAYFenway Community Center: & EAST FENWAY Symphony Park
See you around!
Promoting a vital and sustainable neighborhood
