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1. Share and check out Hurricane Sandy photos affecting Roslindale here.
2. Call the Mayor's Hotline at 617-635-4500 to report a tree down on a public way, powerlines, clogged sewer or other public way problem.
3. Check out this interactive map of fallen trees, poles on trees, downed powerlines in Roslindale here.
4. On Saturday is Roslindale Open Studios starting at 11 a.m.
5. On Halloween, families and kids of all ages will have an opportunity to “Trick-or-Treat at Fenway Park” around the warning track (weather-permitting), decorate pumpkins, and enjoy magicians, face painting, and balloon artists. Red Sox alumni Frank Malzone, Ted Lepcio, Rich Gedman, and Bob Montgomery will also be on hand to meet fans and sign autographs. Families are encouraged to wear costumes and can enter the park through Gate B starting at 4 p.m.  Discounted concessions will be offered during the event. FREE from 4-8 p.m., and open to the public. The event is one of 100 “Acts of Kindness” the club is performing in honor of Fenway Park’s 100th Anniversary season.

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