At the end of June, Boston Harbor Now launched “Boston Harbor [re]creation”, a visual arts program featuring the works of selected artists-in-residence and sculptors displayed on Spectacle and Peddocks Island. This is part of a series of events on the Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park this summer that will demonstrate the many benefits of supporting, Read More…
Getting a jump on the July 4th weekend fun, Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) continued its tradition of celebrating Independence Day with a family-friendly, free day of events at the park. Ann Babbitt, chair of the event and FOCCP vice president said, “This is a particularly exciting event because it coincides with Boston HarborFest’s activities.” Boston Harborfest Read More…
Garden Walk and Library Lecture sponsored by FOCCP & FONEL Saturday, July 22, 2017 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. FREE Change happens. Job demands, kids, hectic schedules, aging bodies, and changing interests have led to gardens that are not in balance with our lifestyle. Time for some ‘editing’. This inspiring lecture by Kerry Ann Mendez, Read More…
Boston Harborfest 2017 kicked off with its iconic cake-cutting at Faneuil Hall on Friday, June 30th. The patriotic opening ceremony featured the 215 Army Band leading the crowd. Boston Mayor Marty Walsh and U.S. Coast Guard District Commander RADM Steven Poulin spoke at ceremony before the cutting of the Harborfest cake, the largest in the city Read More…
Here is a jigsaw picture puzzle from when the USS Whidbey Island was docked in Boston Harbor during the Tall Ships visit. Whidbey Island was commissioned in 1985 with its home port in Virginia Beach. It is a Class Dock Landing Ship and 610 feet long. The puzzle, however, is only 48 pieces! How to play: Move Read More…
The Boston Harborside Home of Joseph A. Langone Jr. sponsored a Community Appreciation BBQ on Thursday, June 29th at Polcari Park on Prince Street in Boston’s North End. Dozens of residents and friends came out for the free event with burgers, hot dogs, chips, soda and fun! A special collection was also made for the Read More…
The ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) chose a sunny warm Friday to celebrate Father’s Day and the roles that the dads we know-be those parents, grandparents, brothers, uncles, sons, or friends-play in our lives. She identified the fathers among those in the room, and spoke about how fathers always help Read More…
This week’s top articles spanned a wide array of topics – from government to developments to transportation to performing arts. Read on to discover the most popular posts from the past week! North End Waterfront Residents Quiz District 1 City Council Candidates District 1 City Council Candidates spoke about their campaign themes and answered questions Read More…