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.
Mayor Tom Menino introduced Santa and the lighting of the tree to a crowd of kids who had gathered for the appearance. The trolley tour featured a host of singers, costumed characters and treats with guns of confetti. St. John School’s children’s choir also entertained the crowd while attendees munched on food courtesy of Mike’s Read More…
The Horticulture Committee of the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) are busy sprucing up the park for the holidays. Shown above are Chair Mary Ann and Jeanine hanging holiday garland around the Rose Kennedy rose garden. (Photo by George Jancaterino, submitted by Alexa Hill). View recent FOCCP activities including the annual trellis lighting and the Read More…
A memorial guest book has been set up at City Hall for Mayor Tom Menino inside the west entrance. There is also purple bunting hanging outside the Mayor’s Office at Government Center. Condolence books can also be signed throughout the Boston neighborhoods, including at the Nazzaro Center front desk. Photos by Brendan O’Brien and Matt Conti.
