Monday’s Brief: Hello 2018, First Day Hike, Inauguration Day

Welcome to 2018!!

11:45AM First Day Hike. Join the community for a First Day Hike at DCR’s Carson Beach Bathhouse, see here for more information and to register.

Waterfront Ice Sculptures!

Ta-da! The completed First Night ice sculpture all set for the waterfront stroll. This weather has to be good for something!! #freezing #bostonweather #icesculpture #firstnight #boston #newenglandaquarium #lobster #bluelobster #lookatthoseclaws via Insta… https://t.co/UGFxG42xog pic.twitter.com/VhkqhtpwOi

— New England Aquarium (@NEAQ) December 27, 2017

Hearty souls venturing out to admire waterfront ice sculptures ⛄️. If you plan to join them, be sure to take lots of breaks to warm up along the way. Plenty of public spaces & business on the waterfront. #staywarm #sculpturestroll #bostonharbor #newyearseve #FirstNightBoston pic.twitter.com/gf2GsTHcBn

— Boston Harbor Now (@BostonHarborNow) December 31, 2017

Notable News:

Biden Presiding Over Boston Inauguration

Former Vice President Joe Biden will preside over Boston Inauguration for Mayor Walsh’s second term and the incoming Boston City Council. Read more.

Conde Nast Traveler editors named 3 Mass. hotels among their favorites in the world

As 2017 comes to an end, Conde Nast Traveler editors have put out a list of their favorite hotels in the entire world, three of which are located here in Massachusetts. Ames Boston Hotel and XV Beacon in Boston are two of the three and among 44 other hotels across the country, Boston.com has the full story.

Plan your events with the Community Calendar:

Tuesday, January 2:

3:00PM Lego Club. Join the North End Library at 25 Parmenter Street for some after school fun building legos.

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Keep up with what’s happening on the Events Calendar.

Weather Forecast:

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