5 Things You Should Know This Week – June 2nd

With support from GrowBoston and the City of Boston, Tree Eastie is launching a new Fruit Tree Initiative for East Boston residents, which includes providing free fruit trees! Throughout the year, Tree Eastie will also be offering workshops, volunteer days, and support for caring for trees in our neighborhoods — including spots like the Rockies Urban Wild and Belle Isle Marsh. Please fill out this form if you are interested in receiving a free fruit tree and/or volunteering with Tree Eastie.

Coffee Hour 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. 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.  Eastie’s coffee hour will take place on Friday, June 6th from 10am-11am at East Boston Memorial Park, Porter and Orleans Streets

The Return of the Layover

Picture yourself sipping a frozen drink surrounded by lush greenery, with amazing views of the city and a gentle summer breeze in the air!   This exact scenario is the backdrop of Eastie’s tropical rooftop destination, The Layover! This ultimate urban escape sits atop Cunard Tavern at 24 Orleans Street and is now open!

Get Moving

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) are pleased to announce the 2025 Boston Parks Summer Fitness Series sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. The series offers 25 free weekly classes both virtually and in City of Boston parks through August 30th. The series offers a wide range of classes, including Yoga, Chair Yoga, HIIT,  ZUMBA®, Kick It By Eliza®, Walking Group, Strength and Balance, Line Dancing, Barre Fusion, and Latin Fusion Dance. The program is tailored to the interests of residents and participants, including age-friendly classes for families, older adults, and those new to fitness classes. For more information and a link to the full schedule, visit boston.gov/fitness.

MBTA Service Changes in June

The MBTA today announced service changes in June on the Orange, Red, Green, Blue, Framingham/Worcester, and Franklin/Foxboro lines.   Riders can find more information on service changes through in-station signage, in-station public announcements, and at mbta.com/PlannedWork. Transit Ambassadors and MBTA staff will be available on-site to offer information and assistance during these service changes. Riders are encouraged to subscribe to T-Alerts! You can get all the details here! 

Have a wonderful week!