5 Things You Should Know This Week – May 25th

It’s Lobster Roll Season at EBO Grocery!
It’s officially summer season. EBO + Co Grocery announced on Instagram that their legendary Lobster Roll Kits are back for the season! Each kit includes one pound of fresh Maine lobster meat (knuckle & claw) and a pack of Martins Potato Rolls and makes six lobster rolls. “Ain’t nowhere else you’ll be getting six lobster rolls for $75!” Truth! Pick one up this week– it pairs perfectly with a bottle of rosé!
Colin’s Joy Project Mother’s Day to Father’s Day Drive
Support a family that has lost a child by purchasing items from the Amazon wish list between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. All items will be donated to MGFC’s Pediatric Bereavement Program. You can check out the wishlist here.
Ain’t no party like a summer block party!
Just a reminder that applications are still open for the Mayor’s Office of Civic Organizing’s Summer Block Party Grant! As Boston celebrates Boston 250 and prepares to welcome the global community for the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, the City is eager to showcase its community spirit, shared fandom, and the vibrant energy of its neighborhoods. Summer block parties strengthen Boston’s ongoing commitment to being a City of Belonging and foster a fun, safe, and healthy summer in Boston. Residents and community groups who apply for a block party grant can receive up to $750 to purchase food, party supplies, lawn games, and other items for summer block parties to make it easier and more affordable for neighborhoods to hold community gatherings. Last year, the Office of Civic Organizing (OCO) provided 113 grants to residents and community groups hosting block parties. Get all the details here.
Paddle all Summer
Piers Park Sailing has a new kayak pass that will have you paddling all summer long! Get moving on the ocean. You can learn more here!
Free Ferry to Georges Island
Looking for a free way to get out on Boston Harbor? Free Ferry Weekend returns Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31, offering free round-trip ferry service from Boston to Georges Island. The annual event, presented by Boston Harbor Now in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, the National Park Service, and Boston Harbor City Cruises, gives families, residents, and visitors an easy way to experience one of Boston Harbor’s signature destinations without the cost of ferry tickets. Get the details 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.


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