Blue Columbus Park

Lewis Wharf Hotel Cannot be Built Over Submerged Pilings, Says State in Final Ruling

Prospects of a proposed Lewis Wharf Hotel project that juts into the harbor were dashed on Wednesday when the State’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) issued its final ruling prohibiting building over pilings or piers that are below water at high tide. Following up on its preliminary ruling last September, the DEP said, The Department’s Read More…

Schematic Design Options Presented at March 7th DeFilippo Playground (Gassy) Community Meeting

Shown below are the schematics discussed at this week’s community meeting regarding the renovation of DeFilippo Playground (the “Gassy”), courtesy of Boston Parks and Recreation Department. Also shown are photos of play equipment for different age groups.  The primary contact for the project is Cathy Baker-Eclipse at the Parks Department, Cathy.Baker-Eclipse@cityofboston.gov.

This was the second in a series of community meetings to discuss proposed improvements. The project includes a renovation of the park playground and drainage, which currently includes play equipment with resilient surfacing, fencing, drainage structures, trees, benches and paving. I was not at the meeting but if anyone has some discussion points/issues, feel free to use the comment section. 

The next meeting will be Monday, April 4, 2011, 6:30 p.m. at the Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet St.

Tuesday’s Brief: Disney Shorts, Irish Heritage Night, North End Night Watch, New Aquarium CEO

Things to know for Tuesday Today is Tuesday, March 27 and if you love learning about the history of the North End, or just enjoy a good read, be sure to check out The Messenger’s latest post on what it was like to keep order and patrol with the night watch in the North End Read More…