5 Things You Should Know This Week – March 30th
Be informed. Get involved.
A new business could be coming to Adams Street. The former Cedar Grove Gardens property at 911 Adams Street is being proposed as a nail salon. The Mayor’s Office is hosting a virtual abutters meeting on Monday, March 30, at 6 p.m. on Zoom to hear from neighbors about the plan. The longtime garden center closed back in January 2024, and the site has been quiet ever since. New plans show the existing building remaining, with salon renovations, plus a small parking area with up to 9 spaces. Cedar Grove Garden has opened a new location at 1973 Dorchester Ave. If you live nearby and have thoughts, this is your chance to weigh in at the following Zoom meeting.
Meeting ID: 161 516 1420
Dial In: 1 646-558-8656
Red Line Service Changes
Listen up, Red Line Commuters! Through about April 9, if you’re on the Braintree branch and traveling after 8 p.m., you’ll need to hop off and transfer to an Alewife–Ashmont train to keep it moving past JFK/UMass. After that, the roles reverse: Ashmont riders will be the ones transferring to Alewife–Braintree trains through roughly April 26. Also worth noting—expect longer commutes and fewer trains during this stretch. Plan ahead… and maybe pack a little extra patience. Good luck out there!
The Return of Street Cleaning
It’s that time of year again! Birds are chirping. It’s staying light out later, and the street sweepers will be cleaning your neighborhood streets starting on April 1st. Please note that parking restrictions related to street cleaning begin this week. A schedule and information is available here! Residents can also register for “No Tow,” a service that emails them when their street is scheduled for cleaning. That’s so helpful! This also applies to DCR and Day Blvd., Columbia Road, and Old Colony Ave. So take notice, Dorchester! Watch the signs!
Easter is Sunday
From Easter candy to brunch, Mass + more, here’s our Easter roundup for you! Get all the details here!
Pierogi + Kielbasa
Jaju Pierogi is teaming up with the Polish American Citizen Club of Boston to host an All You Can Eat Pierogi Buffet + Kielbasa Tasting, and yes, it’s exactly as delicious as it sounds. Even better? It’s all to benefit the Polish American Women’s Scholarship. This fun event takes place on Thursday, April 9th. Guests can dig into a spread of pierogi in a variety of flavors, plus enjoy a tasting platter featuring five different kinds of kielbasa from @djs_market. There will also be a little education mixed in as organizers walk attendees through the different varieties. The Polish Club bar will be open for the night, pouring both Polish favorites and domestic beers—so plan accordingly. There are two entry times available—6pm and 7:30pm—, but once you’re in, you’re welcome to hang out and enjoy the club until midnight. Get your tickets here!
Maureen Dahill is the editor of Caught in Southie and a lifelong resident of South Boston sometimes mistaken for a yuppie. Co-host of Caught Up, storyteller, lover of red wine and binge watching TV series. Mrs. Peter G. Follow her @MaureenCaught.
