Community Corner

2 Mayoral Forums in Westie; Register to Vote for Sept. 24 Election

The deadline to register to vote, update your address, or to change your political party for the Tue., Sept. 24 preliminary municipal election is Wed., Sept. 4.


  1. The BCYF Ohrenberger Community Center is accepting applications for the afterschool childcare program for ages 6-12. Alternate transportation through BPS can be arranged. Call 617-635-5183.
  2. Deutsches Altenheim is hosting Stand up for Seniors, a coffee and conversation candidates event, co-sponsored with AgeWell West Roxbury and West Roxbury Business and Professional Association. Twelve Boston mayoral candidates on two different days split into two groups. On Friday, Felix Arroyo, Dan Conley, Rob Consalvo, Michael Ross, Bill Walczak and David James Wyatt. Then on Mon., Aug. 26, John Barros, Charles Clemons, Jr.,  John Connolly, Charlotte Golar Richie, Marty Walsh and Charles Yancey. Both events 2 p.m.  Deutsches Altenheim, 2222 Centre St., West Roxbury. The events are free and open to the public. 
  3. The Boston Bandits girls traveling softball team is holding tryouts at the West Roxbury Education Complex from Aug. 19-23.
  4. Did you know that political candidates are welcome to post their events, fundraisers, ice cream giveaways, standouts, photo shoots, debates, etc., all on Patch? Like how At-Large City Council candidates Martin Keogh and Michael Flaherty both posted their events happening on Thursday in West Roxbury.
  5. The deadline to register to vote, update your address, or to change your political party for the Tue., Sept. 24 preliminary municipal election is Wed., Sept. 4. Residents looking to register to vote or make a change to their current registration may do so by applying in person at City Hall, requesting an application by mail by calling the Boston Election Department at 617-635-3767 or by downloading a mail-in registration form.


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