“We don't have time for these stereotypes—these harmful stereotypes—to just fade out over time,” Lego said.

“I really love helping people realize they can sew,” Garrett said. “I think it's really exciting because it's like something so creative, which I think a lot of college students don’t have time for in the traditional sense.”

If it passes, the March 14 election would override Massachusetts’ Proposition 2 ½, which places a cap on annual increases in levy limits.

The free boxing program is held at the Nonantum Boxing Club and welcomes participants ages 10 to 17 every Wednesday.