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Hanging Wisteria Blooms at Christopher Columbus Park - May 2013 - Photo by Meredith Piscitelli

Neighborhood View of the Day: Wisteria Blooms in Christopher Columbus Park

Wisteria does not necessarily bloom every year so we’re lucky to see it hanging in all its glory this year from the trellis at Christopher Columbus Park. The FOCCP Horticulture “Hotties” Volunteers trim and take care of the winding vines including the bark knots that have their own intricate patterns. The ladies also are actively [...]

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BPD Captain Thomas Lee (left) and State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz (right) with Chris Fincham and neighbors

Photos: Mayor’s 2013 Coffee Hour at Christopher Columbus Park

Mayor Thomas M. Menino could not make last week’s Mayor’s Coffee Hour at Christopher Columbus Park, but that did stop the friendly community gathering. Helping stand in for the Mayor were Property Chief Michael Galvin, Parks Commissioner Antonia Pollak, City Councilors Sal LaMattina, Felix Arroyo and Rob Consalvo along with State Representatives Aaron Michlewitz and [...]

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NEWRA Parks & Open Space Committee Chair Anne M. Pistorio (standing left) compares notes with City of Boston Parks Commissioner, Antonia Pollak.

Parks Meeting Addresses Deteriorating Condition of North End Parks & Open Spaces

A large crowd of North End residents gathered on Tuesday night to discuss how to improve the neighborhood’s parks and playgrounds. The meeting was chaired by Anne M. Pistorio of the NEWRA Parks and Open Spaces Committee. Special guest speakers were Parks Commissioner Antonia Pollak and City Councilor Sal LaMattina. Commissioner Pollak thanks North End [...]

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Newtowne Morris Men Perform at Christopher Columbus Park [Video]

Newtowne Morris Men Perform at Christopher Columbus Park [Video]

The Newtowne Morris Men gave a spontaneous performance this afternoon at Christopher Columbus Park outside Joe’s American Bar & Grill. An onlooker explained that the dance is to “wake up the Earth for Spring.” It also seemed important that it be performed near a pub. From their website:  The Newtowne Morris Men have been performing [...]

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Playground Pizza Party and Tot-Lot Clean-up at Christopher Columbus Park on May 4, 2013

Join the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) at the May 4, 2013 Park Playground Pizza Party & Tot-Lot Cleanup. The fun gets started at 12 noon and runs through 2:00 pm. Big Joe the Storyteller will be on hand along with free children’s activities including face painting, pizza and games. Spring is in the [...]

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FOCCP President Gives Greenway Conservancy Board Update on Christopher Columbus Park

Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) President, Joanne Hayes-Rines, presented to the Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy Board of Directors on April 9, 2013 with an update on the neighboring city park in the North End / Waterfront. In particular, Ms. Hayes-Rines focused on a major project this year to irrigate and beautify the Crossroads Circle [...]

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Mayor Menino’s Last Neighborhood Coffee Hour Series – May 15th in the North End / Waterfront

It’s Mayor Menino’s last neighborhood coffee hour series this Spring. The North End / Waterfront session is scheduled for May 15, 2013, 9:30 am at Christopher Columbus Park, 110 Atlantic Avenue. The full schedule for all Boston neighborhoods is shown below. Meet the retiring Mayor, get a plant and complementary Dunkin’ Donuts!

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CNN reporting on the Blizzard of 2013 from Christopher Columbus Park (Photo by Matt Conti)

Sunday Blizzard Update – T Service Resumes, Trash on Regular Schedule But Boston Public Schools Closed Monday

As of mid-day on Sunday, February 10th, the clean-up and recovery efforts from the Blizzard of 2013 are continuing with the following headlines: Boston Public Schools will be closed on Monday, February 11th … read more Parking Ban & Snow Emergency remain in effect … read more Trash and recycling are on a normal schedule [...]

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Lose Your Glasses? Check Behind Chris

This comes into the Lost and Found from Mary M. regarding some lost glasses at Christopher Columbus Park: So Jack managed to find someone’s glasses around the base of the statue. They looked like women’s prescription and were maroonish in color. We tucked them behind Chris’ foot. P.S. – Poor Christopher, someone should’ve put a [...]

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$20,000 Beautify Boston Grant Awarded to Friends of Christopher Columbus Park for Crossroads Circle Project

  Mayor Thomas M. Menino has announced that the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) has been awarded a $20,000 Beautify Boston Grant, which will be used for improvements to the park’s southeast corner. FOCCP is the all-volunteer booster organization that funds the winter trellis lighting and other park activities. The grant allows FOCCP to [...]

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Crossroads Circle Project at Christopher Columbus Park Receives Blossom Fund Grant; FOCCP Presents to Residents’ Association [Video]

Video: Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) President, Joanne Hayes-Rines, presents to the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) on January 10, 2013 to give the neighborhood an update on FOCCP and the proposed Crossroads Circle Project. The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park recently shared the news they have been awarded a $10,000 grant [...]

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Picture Puzzle: “Chris” Bathed in Light

One of the rules to occasionally break is the “rule of thirds.” Sometimes things just line-up as “Chris” does in this picture from Christopher Columbus Park where he is bathed in light. I took this photo in December 2012 shortly after a snow storm where the lights were glowing against the dark blue sky. Arrange [...]

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10th Annual Trellis Lighting Draws Record Crowd to Christopher Columbus Park [Video Slideshow]

After 10 years, it’s officially a tradition! In a fitting tribute with the largest crowd ever, North End / Waterfront neighbors and friends celebrated on Monday night at the 2012 10th Holiday Trellis Lighting at Christopher Columbus Park. Parks Commissioner Toni Pollak and Boston’s Chief of Public Property, Michael Galvin, joined with the Friends of [...]

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Casino Night Fundraiser Brings Out Community to Support Friends of Christopher Columbus Park [Photos]

The first “Casino Night Fundraiser” brought out hundreds of supporters from the community to the Marriott Long Wharf Harbor View Ballroom to benefit the all-volunteer Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP). It was a night of chance for a good cause with charity roulette, blackjack and craps along with a silent auction, DJ and photo [...]

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Holiday Trellis Lighting 2012 Scheduled for November 19th at Christopher Columbus Park

On Monday, November 19, 2012, the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park invite the public to a free outdoor celebration featuring the annual holiday lighting of the iconic blue lights on the park trellis. FOCCP funds the light installation on the trellis throughout the winter months. The trellis lighting event is in conjunction with Boston Parks [...]

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Never a bad time to play some music - At Long Wharf during hurricane Sandy (Photo by Matt Conti)

North End Waterfront Sees Flooding and Rising Sea Levels During Hurricane Sandy [Photos]

During Monday’s high tide, the North End waterfront saw the impact of Hurricane Sandy’s storm surge and rising sea levels with extensive flooding in some areas. Long Wharf and the Harborwalk behind Langone Park seemed to take the worst of it with Boston Harbor waves crashing over the sea walls. At this point, long-term damage [...]

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Fun Columbus Day Event at the Park Draws Hundreds From Community [Photos]

Hundreds of kids of all ages celebrated Columbus Day at the namesake waterfront park, thanks to the efforts of the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park. The scene included a very fun (and just the right length) parade around the park with community leaders and lots (and lots) of families.) FOCCP President Joanne Hayes-Rines introduced Italian [...]

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Old Fashioned Picnic in the Park is a Big Success [Photos]

It was an Old Fashioned Picnic in the Park on Sunday afternoon at Christopher Columbus Park. Friends, families and neighbors gathered with picnic blankets and enjoyed games, lemonade and cookies thanks to the efforts of the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park and their sponsors (Tia’s, Marriott Long Wharf and Greenway Conservancy). Despite all that was [...]

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The statue of the Madonna passes the statue of Christopher Columbus.

Hundreds of the Faithful Participate in the Blessing of the Fishing Waters at Fisherman’s Feast [Video]

Video of the opening night for the 102nd Fisherman’s Feast in Honor of Madonna Del Soccorso Di Sciacca with the traditional blessing of the fishing waters at Christopher Columbus Park. Along the route to Boston Harbor, a special tribute was made this year in honor of the late Phyllis A. Rugnetta, former NEWRA President and [...]

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Devotees of the Madonna del Soccorso gather at Christopher Columbus Park for the Blessing of the Fishing Waters.

Blessing of the Fishing Waters – Fisherman’s Feast 2012 [Photos]

The 102nd Fisherman’s Feast in Honor of Madonna Del Soccorso Di Sciacca opened on Thursday night with the traditional blessing of the fishing waters at Christopher Columbus Park. Starting at the club and feast chapel on Lewis Street, the statue of the Madonna was carried by society members to Boston Harbor along Commercial Street and [...]

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