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A lesson on Storrow Drive
A small Uhaul truck driving down Storrow Drive.
Fun fact: The truck height limit on Storrow Drive is 10 ft. | Photo by @jerrybusiness
Class is in session, Boston. This week, expect to see more traffic as college students and new residents flock to the city. Inevitably, the too-tall moving trucks will be making their way downtown and get stuck on Storrow Drive. Here’s your lesson on the notorious roadway to avoid getting “Storrowed.”

Storrow Drive, officially known as James Jackson Storrow Memorial Drive, is a major parkway in Boston. This ~two-mile stretch is named for James J. Storrow, an investment banker who worked to make the Charles River Basin what it is today and supported the preservation efforts.

It was constructed in the summer of 1951 and connects east–west along the the Charles River, providing scenic views of the Boston University Bridge, Charles River Esplanade, and the Hatch Memorial Shell.

Don’t get distracted by those views and miss the warning signs about clearance height. It’s restricted to cars and small passenger vehicles, so trucks and buses that are taller than 10 ft are not allowed.

Despite the signs, newcomers often keep driving and find themselves “Storrowed” under the bridge, causing traffic jams and incurring costly fees + fines. Aside from the damage to the moving truck, drivers will also receive a ticket ranging from $50-$150 for “failure to obey a sign.” To add insult to (truck) injury, the drivers also have to reverse the truck off the parkway because there are multiple low clearance bridges that the truck also won’t fit under.

This has been happening since at least the 1980s and occurs so frequently there is even an urban dictionary entry for “Storrowed.” To get the word out this year, Massachusetts DRC shared a public service announcement to help raise awareness ahead of moving season.

Do your homework and share this with anyone who’s getting ready to call Boston home.
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Events
Monday, Aug. 28
  • Paloma Patio Party | Monday, Aug. 28 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Alcove, 50 Lovejoy Wharf, Boston | Free | Make reservations for this West End patio party featuring a classic citrus cocktail.
  • Hyde Park Movie Night | Monday, Aug. 28 | 7:45-9 p.m. | Iacono Playground, 150 Readville St., Hyde Park | Free | Join city officials for a special outdoor screening of “DC League of Super-Pets.”
  • CowParade New England Online Auction | Mon., Aug. 28-Thu., Sep. 7 | 12 a.m.-11:59 p.m. | eBay, Boston | Price of purchase | Bid on a one-of-a-kind cow sculpture to benefit Dana-Farber Cancer Institute + celebrate 75 years of the Jimmy Fund — place bids by Sept. 7 on eBay to own own the “When Pigs Fly,” “Cowca-Cola” + more.*
Tuesday, Aug. 29
  • Natalie Brescia: Roadside Remnants | Tuesday, Aug. 29 + Wednesday, Aug. 30 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Boston Public Library — Jamaica Plain, 12 Sedgwick St. | Free | Explore a selection of photographs by Jamaica Plain-based artist Natalie Brescia on the lower level of the library.
Wednesday, Aug. 30
  • “The Addams Family” | Wednesday, Aug. 30 | Times vary | The Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle St., Cambridge | $13-$16 | It’s creepy and it’s kooky, it’s mysterious and spooky — catch a screening of this cult classic film.
Thursday, Aug. 31
  • James Taylor & His All-Star Band | Thursday, Aug. 31 | 8 p.m. | MGM Music Hall at Fenway, 2 Lansdowne St., Boston | $75-$ | Sing along to songs like “How Sweet It Is” and “Carolina in My Mind” with the six-time Grammy winner.
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News Notes
Civic
  • Mayor Wu announced the city’s plan for the Mass and Cass situation. First up: filing an ordinance to prohibit the tents, tarps, and other temporary structures in the area + providing additional shelter beds, temporary overnight spaces to support unsheltered residents. (Boston Globe)
Coming Soon
  • A new Turkish restaurant is opening in the former New Yorker Diner space in Watertown. Halva will be located at 39 Mt Auburn St. and serve up dishes like falafel, gyros, midye dolma, and kebabs. (Boston Restaurant Talk)
Biz
  • A new Boston-based startup called Coblrshop has created a website to help connect locals that need repairs for luxury shoes + handbags with cobblers. The goal is to make repairing these items more efficient, effectively reducing the environmental impact of the fashion industry. The company plans to launch a mobile app next year. (Boston Globe)
Community
  • The Emerald Necklace Conservancy is requesting community feedback to help plan how to best use the park system. Residents ages 15 and older can compete this brief survey + be entered to win one of 10 $50 gift cards that can be used around Boston.
Drink
  • Celebrate this Central Square restaurant’s sixth year with slush. Pagu is hosting its birthday party on Thursday, Aug. 31 at 5 p.m. Tickets start at $45 and include paella, pizza, and pig with drinks available for purchase. (Boston Chefs)
 
Development

City

New residential development for Everett
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Imagine coming home to rooftop deck and a seasonal beer garden. | Rendering by V10 Development + The Architectural Team
Everett will soon be the home of three new apartment buildings along the Malden River. Local developers V10 Development have filed plans to use a vacant site and parking lot for a new 840,000-sqft project that will create 591 units with 592 parking spaces.

The proposed Residences at Rivergreen would include three five-story residential buildings near the Rivergreen Park + the Malden River. The plans feature a mix of studios and one-, two-, and three-bedroom units for rent for all types of residents, from young professionals to retirees.

The amenities range from the typical pool, gym, and rooftop features, to various sports and rec courtyards, a co-working space, and an on-site craft beer garden. The developers will partner with Night Shift Brewing and Koffee N’Box for the outdoor coffee + beer garden.

The project team is awaiting approval from the Everett Planning Board.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Jessica
From the editor
If you’re looking for a sweet treat downtown, I’ve got a scoop for you.

Sam Adams Boston Taproom has introduced new desserts to the regular menu, including churro donuts + funnel cake fries topped with caramel and chocolate sauce. Bonus: The taproom has also teamed up with Top Shelf Cookies for a weekly cookie special — check the menu for the flavor of the week.
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