Monday’s Brief: NEWNC Candidate Forms Due, Rose Kennedy Greenway Set as Infrastructure Standard, May Flowers Have Arrived

Things to know for Monday

Today is Monday, May 7 and if you can appreciate the masterful work of our community, you should be sure to stop by the NBSS Annual Celebration of Craft. The centerpiece of the annual celebration is the Student & Alumni Exhibit, which will be on display in the lobby of International Place through May 23, continue reading. 

Here’s what else you need to know for the week ahead…

6:00PM NEWNC Candidate Forms Due. The annual election for North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) is coming up on May 19 where six of the twelve seats will be decided, see additional details here.

Notable News:

American highways are so expensive that cities are tearing them down — here’s what they’re turning into

Nowadays, it’s considered bad business for cities to invest in highways and redeveloping outdated interstates. An increasing number of cities around the US are choosing to tear down or transform these highways and Business Insider shows how Boston was the perfect example of tearing down an outdated system that was replaced with the big dig and the Rose Kennedy Greenway.

May Flowers Have Arrived:

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Plan your events with the Community Calendar:

Tuesday, May 8

10:30AM Disney with Mr. Dan. Join Mr. Dan at the North End Library at 25 Parmenter Street for a collection of Disney Shorts every Tuesday. Large groups can register at 617-227=8135.

6:30PM FOCCP Monthly Meeting at Mariner’s House. Join the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park for their monthly meeting at 11 North Square. This month’s meeting will feature a special guest, City Councilor Lydia Edwards.

Wednesday, May 9

6:30PM Friends of NE Library Meeting. Join the the Friends of the North End Library at 25 Parmenter street for a meeting.

From the Community:

North End Resident, Francine LaChance, and the Grolier Poetry Festival, May 19, 2018

North End resident Francine LaChance is producing the Grolier Poetry Book Shop Festival that will take place in Harvard Square at 12 Noon on May 19th, continue reading.

Gentle Chair Yoga

Join certified yoga instructor Maura Almy as she leads a weekly chair yoga class for all levels, continue reading.

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

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