Cancelled Due to Rain: Fall Festival at Columbus Park

Tuesday’s Brief: Short-Term Rental Taxes Could Hit 17.5%, Harry Potter Store Launch, Book Bike, Public Hearing, Jazz in Park

Things to know for Tuesday Today is Tuesday, July 31 and Here’s what else you need to know for today… 8:00AM Harry Potter Store Launch. Primark at Downtown Crossing is launching an in-store Harry Potter store complete with clothing, accessories, backpacks, home goods and more, see additional details here. 11:15AM ReadBoston Book Bike. An extension of ReadBoston’s Storymobile Read More…

Summer Movie at Christopher Columbus Park: The King’s Speech on August 19th

Sunday Night Summer Movies at Christopher Columbus Park Brought to you by the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park July 15th through August 19th in the Park. This week’s movie on August 19th: The Kings Speech The movies will start at dusk (approximately 7:30 pm). Feel free to bring popcorn or a picnic! This movie series Read More…

Christopher Columbus Statue to be Replaced by Italian Immigrant Statue in North End’s Waterfront Park; Knights Will Display Old Statue

Mayor Marty Walsh announced on Monday evening to the North End/ Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) that the fragile condition of the Columbus statue after its recent beheading by vandals means that it will not be returning to its pedestal in Christopher Columbus Park. Instead, the Boston Arts Commission will begin a process to design and Read More…