MBTA Service Updates for May
Alright, friends—time for your monthly MBTA update! If you’re a Red Line rider, heads up: shuttle buses are replacing trains between Ashmont and JFK/UMass through the end of service today. Plan accordingly and maybe leave a few extra minutes for your commute. Looking ahead to May, the biggest weekday disruption is coming for Orange Line riders—there’s a nine-day shutdown between North Station and Oak Grove, so brace yourselves. Weekend warriors on the Red Line and Green Line (B branch) will also see some temporary closures. You can plan ahead by checking out the full rundown here.
National Bike to Work Day is May 16th
Join a neighborhood-based group ride, or just show up for the fun. Going to work after the event is optional. 😉 Find more information about this year’s event on the City of Boston’s Bike to Work Day page. On Bike to Work Day, you can join a bike commuter neighborhood-based group ride from one of dozens of locations throughout the Boston metro area. Guided group rides with experienced ride leaders will follow a fixed schedule and route and finish together in Downtown Boston. Head to City Hall between 7 and 9 a.m. on Friday, May 16th. Enjoy some breakfast snacks and coffee. Stop by tents and tables to learn about local businesses and organizations that support our cycling community in the Boston region. The event is free, but registration helps the City to know you’re coming. Registration will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14. You can still attend the event if you don’t register, but you will not be able to get a t-shirt during the event. Register here.
USS Constitution is Underway on Friday
USS Constitution is scheduled to get underway Friday, May 16, from Charlestown Navy Yard at 10:00 A.M. The cruise will be visible from the Boston Harborwalk, Castle Island, and Charlestown Navy Yard. A 21-gun salute will be fired at approximately 11:30 A.M., viewable from Fort Independence on Castle Island. Check her out!
The Daily Table Market is Closing
The Daily Table Market, a community grocery store with a mission to offer nutritious, delicious food for 30% less than other supermarkets, announced on Friday that it would be closing its doors in the next few days. The Daily Table Board of Directors posted a message on social media which you can read here.
Pierogis, Polka + Polish Culture and History – Polish Fest! Volunteers + Vendors Wanted
Enjoy a day of culture, fun, food, drink, music + more! On Sunday, May 18th, from 12-6 pm, the Polish American Citizens Club, and the Polish American Heritage and Community Foundation (PAHCF) will be hosting Polish Fest Boston 2025. This family-friendly annual event allows people from all over the greater Boston area to enjoy the warm hospitality of the Polish community. This event will feature traditional food, beer, live music, dance, family-friendly activities, and cultural displays. Organizers are seeking volunteers and vendors. You can learn more 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.
