Monday’s Brief: Remembering Those Who Served, Freemasons Memorial Service, Vintage Greenway Signs Finally Light Up

Things to know for Monday

Today is Monday, May 28th and today we remember the people who died while serving in our country’s armed forces. 

Here’s what else you need to know for today…

10:30AM Freemasons Memorial Service at Copp’s Hill Burying Ground. The Prince Hall Freemasons Memorial Service at Copp’s Hill Burying Ground is one of the enduring Memorial Day events in Boston’s North End, held annually at 10:30 a.m. on the holiday going back over a hundred years.

Notable News:

The vintage Greenway signs finally got their neon lights installed. Here’s what they look like.

As part of a public art project called GLOW, The Greenway has revived eight signs from mid-1900s Massachusetts businesses and installed them in the park between State and India streets – one of the signs being the North End’s European Restaurant, read more on Boston.com.

Rounding Out MDW:

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Plan your events with the Community Calendar:

Tuesday, May 29th

10:30AM Disney with Mr. Dan. Join the North End Library at 25 Parmenter street as toddlers and preschool age kids are invited to join Mr. Dan for a collection of Disney Shorts.Large groups can register in advance by calling the branch at (617) 227-8135.

Wednesday, May 30th

8:30AM Harbor For All Summit at BSA Space. Join Boston Harbor Now at 209 Congress Street as they collaborate with other nonprofits committed to the Harbor for what they hope to be many conversations, see additional details here.

12:00PM Greenway Public Art Tour. Learn more about the inspiration and creation of The Greenway’s public art program between Pearl and Congress Streets on Atlantic Ave, see additional details here.

3:00PM City Ordinance on Plastic Bag Reduction. An ordinance regarding the reduction of plastic bags in Boston will held at City Hall. Members of the public are invited to attend, see additional details here.

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

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