5 Things You Should Know This Week – August 18th

The Broadway is Back, Southie
After a summer refresh The Broadway is back open for business on Monday, August 18th at 4pm! The restaurant got a glow up and so did the menu! Check it out this week! You can see the new menu here!
Election Primary in Boston on September 9th
Here’s what you need to know to vote-by-mail in Boston’s September 9 Preliminary Municipal Election!
- The deadline to register to vote is Saturday, August 30.
- The deadline to apply to vote by mail is Tuesday, September 2, at 5 p.m.
- Find resources and info at boston.gov/votebymail.
Have a question? Contact @bostonelections via email at [email protected], via phone at 617-635-8683, or visit them at Room 241 in City Hall.
Buckle up, Moving Day Season is upon us
September 1st is right around the corner, and you know what that means – it’s Moving Day in the neighborhood! 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! If you’re gearing up to move — or just love the annual curbside Southie Christmas— here’s how to survive (and maybe even enjoy) the chaos! Check out our guide here!
South Boston Moms Club Beach Bash Play Date
On Saturday, August 23rd, join in the fun at the Beach Bash Play Date at Pleasure Bay from 10am-12pm. All ages are welcome! Popsicles from Frios Gourmet Pops will be available for purchase!
Eat Wings for a Cause at Aloft Boston’s WXYZ Bar
Eat wings for a great cause this month at Aloft Boston’s WXYZ Bar. For every Pepsi BBQ wing order, $2 will go directly to the Children’s Miracle Network, helping fund life-saving care, equipment, and research for kids in need. Eat up & do good – available until August 31st!
Have a wonderful week!

Maureen Dahill is the founder of Caught in Media. Once a longtime wardrobe and prop stylist for brands such as Rue La La, TJ Max & Hasbro, she is a devoted lover of vintage clothing, Martini Mondays, Castle Island, AND a 4th generation South Boston native. Mother of three, married to Peter G.

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