Perry Leenhouts captures the Spring beauty of Christopher Columbus Park with some neat video effects. Shot with AF100, cc in After Effects. Music: “Doug Reflects” by Harry Gregson-Williams & David Buckley from the soundtrack “The Town” View on Vimeo.
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Tot-Lot Cleanup at Christopher Columbus Park on Saturday, May 5, 2012
Friends of Christopher Columbus Tot-Lot Playground Clean up is Saturday May 5th from 10am to 12 noon. Please mark your calendars and spread the word. Hope to see many new and old faces there. Thank you for your support. More information at www.FOCCP.org.
Neighborhood Photo: Blooming Wisteria at Christopher Columbus Park
Joe Gallo sends in this photo of the spring blossoms on the wisteria at Christopher Columbus Park. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. The North End’s fabled streets and the phenomenal views of the waterfront are literally “picture perfect.” To have your photo featured, email it to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a title, date [...]
Friends of Christopher Columbus Park Letter Details Homeless Playground Incident; Requests Bodily Fluids Protocol
The following letter to City Councilor Sal LaMattina from the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park, FOCCP, details the April 20th incident with homeless people in the playground area of Christopher Columbus Park. It also requests certain protocols be put in place by the City of Boston, Parks Department, Boston Police and Health Department in future [...]
Annual Election of Officers for Friends of Christopher Columbus Park
During the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park, FOCCP, May meeting which will be held on May 9th (6:30 pm, Mariner’s House, 11 North Square), the annual election of FOCCP officers and two Directors-at-Large will take place. Officer positions include: President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Clerk. For more specifics on roles and responsibilities of each of these [...]
Neighborhood Photo – Spring time in Christopher Columbus Park
Spring time in Christopher Columbus Park by Lauren Sandonato: “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. The North End’s fabled streets and the phenomenal views of the waterfront are literally “picture perfect” for resident and professional photographers. To have your photo featured, email it to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a title, date taken, your [...]
FOCCP Horticulture Committee Update
News from the Horticulture folks at Friends of Christopher Columbus Park: The Horticulture Volunteers will begin the gardening season on Wednesday, April 11th @ 6 p.m. and, weather permitting, meet for just 1 hour every Wednesday @ 6:00 pm and Sunday @ 9:30 am. Initial projects will include spring pruning of the Shrub roses as [...]
Neighborhood Photo – Christopher Columbus Park on a Winter Night
Gianno Mauceri sends in a night photo from Christopher Columbus Park with the statue in front of the iconic trellis and Custom House tower. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. The North End’s fabled streets and the phenomenal views of the waterfront are literally “picture perfect” for resident and professional photographers. To have [...]
Photo Gallery: Christopher Columbus Park in Winter
With other hearty neighbors, I participated in the inaugural Winter Photography Workshop sponsored by the Parks Department at Christopher Columbus Park. The gallery shows photos by Matt Conti and Meghan Warner Denenberg. (Click thumbnails to enlarge and start slideshow.)
Tot Lot Cover and Event Proposals to be Discussed at Friends of Christopher Columbus Park Meeting
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park are meeting on Monday, February 13th, 6:30 pm at the Mariner’s House, 11 North Square (two doors up from the Paul Revere House). Note, this is a date change to avoid conflict with Valentine’s Day. FOCCP sent out the following meeting announcement about the upcoming meeting on Monday, February [...]
Citizen Complaints Continue Regarding Segway Tours in Parks and Along Harborwalk
It’s December, but the Segway tours roll on as does the stream of complaints filed in Boston’s Citizens Connect reporting system. This weekend, someone captured the photo below of a Segway tour traveling along the Harborwalk and Christopher Columbus Park. (View report.) The newly installed bicycle lanes have helped encourage the tours to use the [...]
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Video: Trellis Lighting at Christopher Columbus Park Launches Holiday Season With Music & Fun
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department hosted the 9th annual lighting of the trellis this week, featuring music by the North End Music and Performing Arts Center Children’s Choir, Jeremy Sarzana on guitar and Ray Cavicchio on the accordion. The 260 feet of trellis are bathed in blue [...]
Friends of Christopher Columbus Park Celebrate at 10th Year Anniversary Gala – Photo Slideshow
U.S. Senator Scott Brown helped kick off the 10th Year Anniversary Gala for the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park held this week at the Marriott Long Wharf. Neighbors and business owners came out in force to support one of the most successful “Friends” groups in Boston. Joining in the celebration were State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, [...]
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Shadow Bill, “An Act Protecting Sunlight in Certain Parks,” Debated at State House Hearing
The “Shadow Bill,” formally known as Massachusetts House Bill 1169, was debated at the State House this week with many interested parties weighing in on the proposed legislation to keep some public parks in the sun. In general, neighborhood and park groups favor the legislation while developers oppose the bill that would inhibit high-rise [...]
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Columbus Day Celebrations at Christopher Columbus Park Brings Out Families – Video
This video captures the family-friendly Columbus Day celebrations at Christopher Columbus Park, organized by the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP.org) on Sunday, October 9, 2011. Several neighborhood groups joined in with tables and events for neighborhood families to enjoy. NEMPAC ran their famous face-painting table, the Friends of the North End Branch Library were [...]
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Columbus Day 2011 – Parade and Events Bring Out Crowds for Park Celebration & North End Parade
It was a great day for a parade and the 2011 Columbus Day celebrations in the North End / Waterfront. The morning started with a lineup of family friendly activities put on by the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park including puppets, theater, magic and face painting at the park. Mayor Thomas M. Menino led a [...]
