5 Things You Should Know This Week – August 28th

Brace yourself, Southie! It’s Moving Day!

It’s almost September 1st, and you know what that means – it’s Moving Day in Southie aka Southie Christmas! The next few weeks are sure to promise lots of double-parked cars and moving vans, “no parking” moving permits (which residents will ignore), and trash galore! Here’s some helpful info. plus some interesting facts about Moving Day!

Be informed. Get involved.

Please join Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) planning staff for the public release of the complete draft of East Boston Tomorrow, the final report of the PLAN: East Boston planning initiative.  This meeting will take place on August 29th from 6pm-8pm. The report includes proposed changes to East Boston’s zoning article and new capital improvements to public space, including near- and long-term improvements to the neighborhood’s transportation network. The event will include a high-level summary of the report and information about early implementation actions, including draft changes to East Boston’s zoning, Article 53. This event will initiate a 30-day comment period for the report and proposed zoning amendments. Translated materials and interpretation will be available in Spanish. Register in advance. Toll-free call-in number: 833.568.8864
Meeting ID: 160 973 9623

Eagle Hill Potluck

Bring your favorite dish, meet and reconnect with neighbors, and celebrate the end of summer at Putnam Square Park on Wednesday, August 30th from 5:30pm-8pm.

Workouts in the Neighborhood to Try

Shake up your workout routine by trying a class at one of these neighborhood fitness studios, gyms or pop-ups!  Here’s the scoop!

Join the EBO’s mailing list for fun events!

East Boston Oyster (EBO) throws some of the best and most creative parties in the city! If you’re interested in getting in on these fun pop-ups and parties, you need to join EBO’s mailing list, which you can do via their website here!  Once you are on the email list, you will receive popup alerts for upcoming events.  After you pay your way, EBO will reveal the location and other delicious details just 24 hours prior. Events usually sell out in a few hours. Learn more about EBO + Co Grocery here!