5 Things You Should Know This Week – July 2nd

Tuesday Trash Pick Up Delayed

Due to the Fourth of July holiday, if your trash day is Tuesday, trash will be picked up on Wednesday this week. Please plan accordingly. Here’s a little refresher on trash etiquette for you to read! 

Ribbon Cutting at the Curley Community Center 

Mayor Michelle Wu will join local elected officials and South Boston residents to officially reopen the BCYF Curley Community Center, located at 1663 Columbia Road in South Boston, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, July 7, at 10:00 a.m. The center underwent a $31.2 million renovation. The facility recently opened for free community tours of the newly renovated space and began limited programming on June 15. All are invited to the celebration. You can read more about this here! 

BPD Public Safety Reminders

The Boston Police Department wants all adults and children in the City to have an enjoyable summer! Here are a few reminders to make the rest of the summer safe and more enjoyable for all! Check them out here! 

Snap + Tag at Lifted

Participate in the Snap + Tag Promo happening at Lifted Pool Bar/Restaurant at the Omni Boston Hotel on Summer Street. Take a photo of the #GETLIFTED sign, post + tag them on Instagram to get a free dessert with drink or entrée purchase.* Lifted Restaurant also has a live DJ on the weekend! 

Check out our Summer Guide 

It’s summer in Southie – the hottest place to be! Forget Newport or the Cape. We’ve got it all right here – beaches, boats, roof decks, dining al fresco, and some of the coolest people around! We’ve got the scoop on everything that’s “Hot in Southie” this summer, from places to eat and drink apres beach, to summer workouts, outdoor yoga, summer-style tips, day trips, special deals, and more. If it’s happening in Southie this summer, you’ll find it in our summer guide!