⤵️ In case you missed it

📊 Breaking down the findings

• 62% of respondents were frequent users of Copley Square, on both a daily + weekly basis.
• 72% of people has a very positive opinion about transforming the street into a car-free public pedestrian space.
• Most respondents said they were highly likely to visit Dartmouth Street if it became a permanent public pedestrian space.

👟 The next steps

• Monday Movie Night: Shrek Edition | Monday, Jan. 23 | 7-9 p.m. | Lamplighter CX, 110 N First St., Cambridge | Free to attend | Get there early to pregame with the “Shrek” themed drinking game.

• Geeks Who Drink Trivia | Tuesday, Jan. 24 | 8 p.m. | Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge | Free to attend | If one of your New Year’s resolutions was to play more trivia, add this event to your to-do list.
• Elinor Lipman Book Talk | Tuesday, Jan. 24 | 7 p.m. | Porter Square Books, 25 White St., Cambridge | Free | RSVP to attend a book talk + signing with the author of “Ms. Demeanor.”

• Quesadilla and Wine Pairing | Wednesday, Jan. 25 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Boston Winery, 26 Ericsson St., Boston | $45 | Try a unique wine pairing with quesadillas from Chef Fermine ˇTorres.
• Burns Supper | Wednesday, Jan. 25 | 7-10 p.m. | The Dubliner, 2 Center Plaza, Boston | $95 | Enjoy a traditional Scottish supper in the pub’s main dining room.

• 39º | Rain and snow | 100% chance of rain

• The Boston Planning & Development Agency board has approved four new projects. Read up on the plans for a life sciences research site in Allston, a mixed-use development on Simmons University property + housing developments in South Boston and Dorchester.

• Civility Social House is opening in Somerville’s Assembly Row. The new 3,600-sqft eatery will serve elevated pub fare like handmade burgers, flatbreads, and salads. Mark your calendar for the official opening at 490 Foley St. on Tuesday, Jan. 31. 🍽️ (Boston Chefs)

• MassDOT shared the 12 winners of the inaugural snowplow naming contest. Local elementary and middle school students flexed their creativity with names like “Sled Zeppelin,” “Sherlock Snowmes,” and “Luke Snowalker.” ❄️ (CBS Boston)

• Hasty Pudding Theatricals has named its 2023 Man of the Year: Bob Odenkirk. The “Better Caul Saul” and “Breaking Bad” actor will be honored at a celebratory roast on Thursday, Feb. 2. We’re staying tuned for the Woman of the Year announcement. 🏆

• Dorchester’s Ashmont Grill will close its doors next month. Chef and owner Chris Douglass will continue to operate the Italian restaurant Tavolo. (Boston Globe)
• Regal Fenway will likely be closing its doors in the coming months. The local movie theater, housed in the Landmark Center, is one of 39 Regal locations that is expected to be impacted by the chain’s parent company filing for bankruptcy. 🎥 (Boston.com)

• Boston-based health care startup knownwell is bringing a new clinic to Needham. The company is tackling the issue of weight bias in doctor’s offices, and plans to offer both in-person and virtual service when the clinic opens in late March. (Boston Globe)

• Scott’s Cheap Flights is going, going...Going. The travel membership that saves you hundreds on flights has a new name, and in honor of the rebrand, you can get 30% off a Premium membership with code 6AMCITY30. What you’ll get: last minute weekend trips, mistake fares, and early deal alerts. Hurry — this offer ends tomorrow, Jan. 24. ✈️*