Have a great week, Ctown!

Crate Escape’s Pup-Up Market is on Wednesday

Pup-Up Market Alert! This Wednesday, September 10th, join Charlestown’s Crate Escape, voted ‘Best of Boston’ Best Doggie Daycare, at The Anchor for a tail-wagging send-off to summer! From 6 to 8pm you can shop local vendors, sip on something refreshing, and let your pups enjoy the fun.

Vendors include: 2 Dog Treats, The Pet Snackery, Raw Dino, and The Uncommon Marshmallow

Election Day is Tuesday

Don’t forget to vote! The preliminary elections in the City of Boston will take place on Tuesday, September 9th!  You’ll be voting for Mayor of Boston in addition to City Councilor-at-Large and district councilors. Polling locations open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m. A list of polling locations can be found online. As a reminder, voters should check their registration status via the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s website. Printed ballots will be available in English and Spanish, English and Chinese, and English and Vietnamese. Language interpreters will also be available upon request. All voting locations are wheelchair accessible and are equipped with an AutoMark Voter Assist Terminal for voters with disabilities to assist with marking the ballot independently.

YMCA’s Harvest is next week – get your tickets now!

Join Charlestown’s YMCA at Blackmoor on Thursday, September 18th, from 6-9pm, as they come together for Harvest to celebrate a year of growth, impact, and community! Enjoy an evening of connection with delicious passed appetizers, raw bar, bottomless sangria, a cash bar, exciting raffles, and live entertainment. Plus, take advantage of their Parents’ Night Out for a worry-free evening. Buy your tickets now, or donate to the program here.

*SPECIAL PROMO: Buy a 4-pack, only pay for 3! Use code Harvest25 at checkout.

You can apply for a Spooky Block Party grant

Today, Mayor Michelle Wu and the Community Engagement Cabinet’s Office of Civic Organizing announced applications are now open for the Spooky Streets Grant Program. Residents and community groups who apply and get approved will receive a mini-grant for $300 to purchase items such as candy, pumpkins, decorations, and face paint, making it easier and more affordable for neighborhoods to host Halloween and Fall and Harvest block parties. This announcement builds on the Mayor’s work to make Boston a home for everyone and City efforts to create fun and safe programming for kids and families to build community and enjoy Boston neighborhoods.

btone is coming to Charlestown!

Yes, it’s true! Reformer fitness studio btone has been popping up in many new Boston and Greater Boston neighborhoods recently, and Charlestown is next! This studio is co-owned by OG btone Boston instructors, Kristen and Kyleigh, and will be opening soon at 40 Warren St. in Unit C. Their 45 minute classes combine pilates and strength training on a reformer machine, and focus primarily on functional movement, strength, balance, and flexibility. Stay tuned for more details on the Charlestown location!