5 Things You Should Know This Week – January 9th

Traffic Advisory: Day Boulevard Sidewalk Closure
The DCR announced that that sidewalk along Day. Blvd between K and L streets will be closed from 9:30am-3pm on Monday, January 9th – Friday, January 13th to accommodate utility pole work. Pedestrians should be detoured to Columbia Road. Traffic patterns will be clearly marked and a police detail will be on site.Â
BCYF Youth Floor Hockey at the Tynan
Sign-ups are open for Boys + Girls Ages 7-11 for Youth Floor Hockey League at the BCYF Tynan Community Center. Starts Friday, January 20th at 4:20pm. You can register here.Â
Work From Home at Shy BirdÂ
Need a break from the office or your couch? South Boston offers three work-from-Shy-Bird options! Whether it’s bottomless coffee with a small upcharge to your initial order, or lunch and aperitif packages, Shy Bird has got you covered. Not only does Shy Bird have bottomless coffee and food packages, but they also offer the current Sunday Times and other magazines for those much-needed work breaks, printing capabilities, and office supplies. Sounds like a plan! You can get the details here!Â
Be informed. Get involved.
The Boston Planning and Development Association is hosting a virtual community meeting on January 10th from 6pm-7:30pm to discuss 33-39 Ward Street. Zoom Link: bit.ly/3hos029 Toll Free: (833) 568 – 8864 Meeting ID: 160 133 7168 You can learn more about this project here.Â
Dragtuacular Brunch – I love the 90s at Laugh Boston
The fiercest and funniest queens are headed back in time on Saturday, January 14th at Laugh Boston. Join the Dragtacular Brunch’s “I Love the 90s” for the most totally rad show anyone’s ever seen! Get tickets now at LaughBoston.com!

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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