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Video: North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) meeting on June 10, 2013 at Nazzaro Center, North End, Boston. Recap and video timeline is shown below. (00:00 in video) Welcome and introduction of new council members and officers, after the recent election of new council members. New NEWNC officers were announced as follows: President: Stephen [...]
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The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy and Wharf District Council hosted a public meeting and workshop to discuss seasonal plans for the Wharf District Parks and to obtain community input on park use and interests. A similar North End Parks workshop was held in April 2013. Approximately 20 people attended this first joint public meeting of [...]
This is the season in which Boston should look its best. Trees are fully leafed out. Window boxes have been filled. Front gardens have been tended. We are celebrating summer. When the city doesn’t look its best it rankles Bostonians’ souls. And they complain to me. Why are certain institutions, businesses, or homeowners so inconsiderate [...]
The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy and Wharf District Council invite you to a public meeting and workshop to discuss seasonal plans for the Wharf District Parks and to obtain community input on park use and interests. This is the first joint public meeting of the Wharf District Council and the Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy and a great opportunity [...]
The Friends of the North End Parks were busy last week planting 1000 pansies along the Cross Street Plaza planters, around the Tony DeMarco statue and in the Prado (Paul Revere Mall). Jorge Mendoza of Monica’s made a generous contribution to support the volunteer efforts of FOTNEP. FOTNEP continues the beautify the Parks in The [...]
At the May 9, 2013 meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA), Robyn Reed, NEWRA’s representative on the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy Board of Directors, discussed the Conservancy’s recent Public Meeting and North End Parks Community Workshop. Residents then joined in a discussion with Robyn about recent issues on the Greenway [...]
A specially curated Boston version of THE FENCE is now up for public display on the North End’s Parcel 12 (ramp parcel) of the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway. The exhibit is part of the annual Flash Forward Festival that kicks off May 16-19 at the Fairmont Battery Wharf. Partners of the fence include the Magenta [...]
It was a New York City “strEATs” versus Boston “Alliance” Food Truck Throwdown on Saturday on the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway’s Wharf District Parks. This was the 2nd annual “throwdown.” Nine food trucks from Boston competed with nine from New York City. The weather was perfect and the event moved from Dewey Square last year [...]
World Labyrinth Day: Walk as One at 1pm on Saturday, May 4, 2013 as people from all over the world walk a labyrinth in solidarity and peace. Countries participating include the United States, Canada, Ireland, England, the Bahamas, France, Spain, the Netherlands, Germany, New Zealand, China, South Africa and Australia. World Labyrinth Day, annually held on the first Saturday of [...]
Blanca Batteau Fincham, one of the Waterfront’s loveliest ladies, passed away on March 17 at the age of 91 years young. Together with her husband Chris, Blanca gave much of her time and energy supporting the North End and Waterfront. The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy honored her on April 26 with a special tree planting ceremony on [...]
Video: 1st Annual Daffodil Day on Sunday, April 14, 2013 hosted by the Friends of the North End Parks, Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy and North End Beautification Committee. Highlights: Ribbon cutting by City Councilor Sal LaMattina Musical performances by the Boston String Academy Spring daffodil poem, read by Grace Abbott See the article and daffodil photos from this [...]
Video: Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy Staff Updates from the April 9, 2013 Board of Directors Meeting. Timeline Index: 00:00 – Jesse Brackenbury, COO and Acting Executive Director Replacement of Dewey Square Mural Public Art RFQ Update Gala on the Greenway – May 13 and 14, 2013 03:30 Rings Fountain Maintenance - Robert Stigberg, Superintendent of Maintenance [...]
Video: Review of 2012 Greenway Programs and Schedule for 2013 presented by Charlie McCabe, Greenway Conservancy Director of Programs (April 9, 2013 Board of Directors Meeting) Have a program idea or want to run an event on the Greenway? Contact info@rosekennedygreenway.org for more information.
Brainstorming was on the agenda at the most recent Greenway Conservancy Board of Directors meeting held on April 9, 2013. Starting with the Board Members and then opening the discussion to the public, Chair Georgia Murray, explained that several realities have changed on the Greenway in the past few years such as the withdrawal of [...]
The Friends of the North End Parks joined with the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy and North End Beautification Committee for the 1st Annual Daffodil Day on Sunday, April 14, 2013. The event celebrated the beauty of Spring on the Greenway with daffodils, music, poetry and fun. City Councilor Sal LaMattina led the ribbon cutting [...]
Amy Dwyer of the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy spoke to the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) about an incident involving skateboarders on the North End Parks. According to the report, the incident occurred this week on Parcel 10 in the North End Parks when staff confronted skateboarders that were damaging the park’s [...]
As the better weather arrives, a recurring issue on the North End Greenway Parks is the lack of shade. In response to feedback including the recent community workshop, the Greenway Conservancy has approved a $15,000 expenditure for 11 new shade umbrellas on the hardscape surface under the pergola area. At the workshop, the type of [...]
The Friends of the North End Parks (FOTNEP) presented this week to the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy Board of Directors in support of their plan to enhance the plantings on the Greenway. FOTNEP President Nathan Swain described the group’s efforts in coordination with the Conservancy to plant 13,000 daffodils last fall. A Spring celebration [...]
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 [...]
The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy Board of Directors has a scheduled public meeting on Tuesday, April 9, 2013, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm at Atlantic Wharf, 290 Congress Street. Of note to the North End / Waterfront area, there are two “Friends” groups presenting to the Conservancy Board, Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) & [...]
Photos: The Abstract Dodecahedron Sculpture, before and after its reconfiguration. The Abstract Sculpture, a split dodecahedron, at the Armenian Heritage Park on the Greenway was reconfigured on Sunday morning, April 7, 2013. The reconfiguration is the first time the sculpture has been changed since the park was dedicated in May 2012. The sculpture and its [...]
New Greenway Conservancy (GC) Board Members from the North End, John Pregmon and Robyn Reed, along with several Conservancy staff members, hosted a well-attended community workshop. The goal, according to Pregmon was to help “serve as catapult and bridge” between the community and the non-profit that manages the North End Parks. The Greenway parks have [...]
Join the North End / Waterfront community in a celebration of Spring and the blooming of thousands of daffodils on the Greenway’s North End Parks. The family friendly event will be held on Sunday, April 14, 2013 from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm. There will be a daffodil hat contest, RUFF daffodil doggy parade, children’s [...]
The Greenway Conservancy staff along with Greenway Board members John Pregmon and Robyn Reed invite you to hear about seasonal plans for the North End Parks and provide input on park use and interests. When: Tuesday April 2, 2013 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM EDT Where: Fairmount Battery Wharf Hotel Col. William Sturgis Room [...]
Video: Downtown Waterfront & Greenway District Zoning Planning Initiative – Project Overview, held at the New England Aquarium IMAX Theater on March 13, 2013 A large crowd attended the Wednesday night kickoff for the Downtown Waterfront and Greenway District Zoning Planning Initiative. Led the the Boston Redevelopment Authority with its consultant, Utile Inc., the Downtown [...]
Jesse Brackenbury, Acting Executive Director of the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy, gave an operational and event update at the March 12, 2013 meeting of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC). On the horticulture front, 5 or 6 maple trees will be added this Spring to the North End parks, along the western [...]
Join the Boston Redevelopment Authority and their consultant Utile Inc., for the following series of events to learn about the Downtown Waterfront and Greenway District Zoning Planning Initiative and opportunities for participating in the planning process. Please reference the attached flyer for more details. Project Overview Wednesday, March 13th 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. New [...]
At this week’s meeting of the Friends of the North End Parks (FOTNEP), the mood was gloomy after their community-based horticulture plan for the North End Greenway parks was rejected by the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy. Still, the volunteer group of neighbors re-committed themselves to upgrade the plantings in and around Parcels 8 and [...]
Video: General Greenway Update – Board of Directors Meeting on January 29, 2013. The video shown is the third and final part of this board meeting. View the first part on Governance Revisions and/or second part on Carousel Contracts. 00:00 Acting Executive Director Jesse Brackenbury gives an update on the Winter Lights program and a [...]
Contracts related to the custom carousel by the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy were reviewed and approved at the January 29, 2013 Board of Directors meeting. Linda Jonash, Director of Planning & Design, presented a new contract to the Board for the surrounding park and tree grove as well as follow on contracts for the [...]
Video: Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy Board Meeting 1/29/13, Atlantic Wharf, 290 Congress St. – Part 1 of 3 – Governance Revisions The Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy revised its governance documents at the January 29, 2013 Board of Directors meeting. The Board also voted to bring on a new member, Robyn Reed, nominated by the [...]
The Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy has issued the agenda for this week’s meeting of the Board of Directors. The public meeting is on Tuesday, January 29, 2013, 5:30 pm at Atlantic Wharf, 290 Congress Street. More information can be found at RoseKennedyGreenway.org.
With 244 total votes, the Greenway Winter Lights poll results decisively show a preference for lighted trees and structures, as well as winter gardens and ice sculptures. Perhaps just as telling, the disco balls received the lowest number of votes, even less than leaving it empty. Read more in Greenway “Winter Lights” Turns to Plight. [...]
The Friends of the North End Parks (FOTNEP) issued the following news release today citing a potential cost savings opportunity for the State’s transportation department, MassDOT, by volunteering to partner with the largely taxpayer funded Greenway Conservancy to support and improve the horticulture on the North End Parks. Community Friends Group Seeks Greenway Approval on [...]
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) met on January 14, 2013 and reported on a number of community issues. This part of the meeting includes the introductions and reports. NEWNC President Stephen Passacantilli gave a report from City Councilor Sal LaMattina’s office on the Nuisance Control Ordinance and street repairs planned by Public [...]
Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy Executive Assistant to the Board and Executive Director, Amy Dwyer, presented a progress update on construction of the new carousel on the Greenway.The presentation took place at the January 10, 2013 meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). The custom carousel, featuring New England animals instead of [...]