Photos: Mayor’s 2013 Coffee Hour at Christopher Columbus Park
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District 1 City Councilor Sal LaMattina at Christopher Columbus Park
Standing in for Mayor Menino was Boston Chief of Public Property Michael Galvin
Neighbors Gather at the Mayor’s Coffee Hour
Councilors Rob Consalvo, Sal LaMattina and Felix Arroyo
Family Fun at the Coffee Hour
BPD Captain Thomas Lee (left) and State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz (right) with Chris Fincham and neighbors
Donna Freni and Parks Commissioner Toni Pollak
Enjoying the flowering plants at the Mayor’s Coffee Hour
Meeting Mayoral Candidate and State Rep. Marty Walsh
State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz and constituent at the Mayor’s Coffee Hour
Talking to City Councilor Felix Arroyo
Big Crowd at the Mayor’s Coffee Hour
The Ladies at the Mayor’s Coffee Hour
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 Marty Walsh. All participants enjoyed coffee and treats from Dunkin’ Donuts, complimentary plants and fresh fruit from Whole Foods Market.
Tuesday evening’s snowstorm brought snow, sleet, rain and high winds to the North End / Waterfront. It was unpleasant to commute in, but it certainly looks pretty in this photo. The Valentine-themed trellis lights add a purple glow to the blowing snow at Christopher Columbus Park. Photo submitted by Bob Somerville. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature Read More…
For nearly 20 years the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) has been dedicated to creating a vibrant urban oasis in the Park. This has always been a vital mission and never more meaningful than now. Christopher Columbus Park offers solace and even some fun, in this precarious time. FOCCP member, Katie Kelly, shares her Read More…
The Massachusetts Beirut Memorial at Christopher Columbus Park was buried this winter in snow except for these little wreathes hanging on the branches. There are nine dogwood trees surrounding the memorial, one for each Massachusetts Marine who were serving as peacekeepers and died on October 23, 1983 in the Beirut, Lebanon barracks terrorist bombing that killed 241 Americans. [Your web browser Read More…
