5 Things You Should Know This Week – July 28th

Free Arts + Crafts for Kids at Peter Looney Park

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s annual ParkARTS program is pleased to announce the return of free Arts & Crafts Workshops for children. From West Roxbury to East Boston, kids ages three to ten can enjoy a wide variety of arts and crafts activities led by local artists at the workshops held from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. This week, this fun and free event takes place at Peter Looney Park Park on Friday, August 2, 9, & 16.

How convenient

Starting August 1, the MBTA will officially roll out contactless payment at all of its fare gates, buses, and Green Line and Mattapan Trolley trains. Now you’ll be able to pay by tapping your contactless debit/credit card, phone, or watch with a mobile wallet on new Charlie Card reader boxes and will accept tappable credit and debit cards, plus Apple/Samsung/Google Pay on your phone or watch of choice.  Well, that’s easy peasy!  You can get all the details here! 

Take a swim

After a two year renovation, the Clougherty pool is now open! The outdoor lap pool and family pool are now open for the summer 2024 season, and the bathhouse and roof terrace will be completed for summer 2025. The Clougherty was originally built in the 1940s, and the new upgrades modernize the facility and make it more accessible. The total project budget is a $35.5 million investment. You can get all the details here! 

Coffee with a Cop in the Neighborhood

Enjoy a cup of coffee with one of Boston’s finest and have a chat about what’s going on in the neighborhood. This community event will take place on Wednesday, July 31st, from 10am-11am at Warren Tavern located at 2 Pleasant St! Free BPD travel mugs to those who participate!

School Supply Drive  at the Good Shepherd School

The Good Shepherd School has organized a School Supply Drive now through August 8th.  They are collecting notebooks, pencils, backpacks, crayons, markers, glue sticks and other school supplies to support children of all ages.