5 Things You Should Know This Week – June 16th

Coffee with the Mayor
Mayor Michelle Wu, the Office of Neighborhood Services, and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department today announced the dates and locations for the 2025 Neighborhood Coffee Hour Series in partnership with Dunkin’® and Star Market. The annual coffee hours will kick off in parks citywide starting April 29 and running until June 18. Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours offer a unique opportunity to speak directly with the Mayor and staff from City departments about City services and resident concerns. Through personal conversations and a suggestion box at each site, residents can share how the City of Boston can improve parks, public areas, and City services. Takes place on Tuesday, June 17th at Medal of Honor Park, E. 3rd and M Streets Rain location: BCYF Curley Community Center.
Boston Planning Department Community Meeting – Gillette Redevelopment #4
The Boston Planning Department will host a community meeting to discuss the redevelopment of Gillette. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 18th, from 6pm to 8pm. Register: bosplans.org/GillettePublicMeeting4 Toll Free: (833) 568 – 8864 Meeting ID: 160 830 5748. You can get all the details here.
Sweatapalooza – at Seaport Sweat
Seaport Common will transform into a high-energy hub of free fitness classes, live DJs, wellness experiences, giveaways, and more! Get all the details here!
Free Herbs
The Superette’s Herb Garden has been busy growing cilantro, basil, lavender, and mint, and + it is now open on Thursdays for the summer. Stop by the Superette Courtyard for free fresh herbs from 4 to 6 p.m.
New Client Special at East Side Yoga
Breathe, move and get a great workout at East Side Yoga! They are offering a new client special 3 classes for just $45! Learn more here!
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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