Boston Fire Aerial Drill Team Exhibition + Open House
You’ll have several opportunities to check out the Boston Fire Aerial Drill team this week! On Monday, they will be performing at City Hall Plaza at 12pm, Ellis School in Roxbury on Tuesday at 11:30am, on Wednesday at the Umana Barnes Middle School in Eastie at 10:30 am, Holy Name on Thursday at 9am, Friday at the Mathers School in Dorchester at 12pm and on Saturday, at Castle Island at 12pm, since as early as the 1930s, the Aerial Exhibition Drill Team has demonstrated the skills and capabilities of the Boston Fire Department during Fire Prevention Week. You can learn more here.
As part of Fire Prevention week, BFD will host an open house on Saturday, October 11th from 10am-2pm at Engine 17, Ladder 7 – 14 Winter Street in Dorchester (Meeting House Hill) where you can meet your neighborhood firefighters, explore fire trucks and gear, walk-through fire safety bound house, learn lifesaving skills and fire safety tips. Plus giveaways and free hot dogs and hamburgers!
New and Improved Walsh Park
Last week, Mayor Michelle Wu joined Interim Boston Parks Commissioner Cathy Baker-Eclipse, elected officials, and the Lower Mills community to cut the ribbon on improvements to Walsh Playground in Dorchester. The celebration marks the completion of a $4 million renovation, funded in the City’s five-year Capital Plan, to revitalize the park. This includes new play equipment, a splash pad, revitalized tennis and basketball courts, upgraded playing fields, and community areas. You can get all the details here. Stop by and check it out this week!
Book your holiday appointments at BostonX
October is the perfect time to plan ahead for the busy holiday season with BostonX! With calendars filling up quickly, now is the moment to secure your appointment and make sure your treatments are timed perfectly. Whether it’s a refreshed complexion, smooth skin, or subtle enhancements, booking early ensures you’ll look and feel your best for every gathering, photo, and celebration this season brings – book your spot here!
Celebrate National Taco Day with Yellow Door
National Taco Day is THIS coming Tuesday, October 7. Join Yellow Door in Dorchester, Mission Hill, The South End or at they newly opened Providence, RI location for $5 taco specials!
Ronan Park Upper Terrace and Basketball Court Renovation Project meeting
Be informed. Get involved. Don’t miss the next community meeting for the Ronan Park Upper Terrace and Basketball Court Renovation Project. The project team will present the updated designs and collect feedback from the community about playground design, path changes, landscape improvements, and basketball court updates. The virtual meeting will take place on October 7th at 6pm. To participate in the meeting, you can register here.
Have a wonderful week ahead!
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.
