5 Things You Need to Know Today: April 9

1. Race for Mayor: Two candidates (technically just one) announced they are going to enter the race for mayor in Boston. 

2. Arroyo: City Councilor Felix Arroyo, from JP, will likely announce his candidacy at a news conference this morning.

3. Voter Registration: The last day to register to vote or change one’s voting address or party affiliation for the April 30 primary is April 10. The Election Department is located in Room 241 of Boston City Hall and will be open until 8 p.m. that evening to accommodate prospective registrants and those wishing to make changes. Voters who have used absentee ballots in the past are reminded that a new application must be filled out each calendar year. Applications can be downloaded from the Election Department’s website, www.cityofboston.gov/elections. 

4. FoMu Update: According to their social media...there is none. "We don't have the opening date available yet, but once we do, you guys will be the first to know!! Sit tight! :) :)" 

5. ARL & SAULT: Men's retailer Sault (577 Tremont St.) is hosting a special fundraising sale starting today on a collection of graphic t-shirts and tote bags to benefit the Animal Rescue League of Boston.  This limited addition collection will be available exclusively at SAULT New England, and 100 percent of the proceeds from each sale will go directly back to the South End branch of the ARL of Boston. The t-shirts were designed by South End resident Brendan Ciecko and their design combines animal silhouettes and Boston’s unique architecture and signage.

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