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Friends Turn Out to Clean Up North End Greenway Parks

Despite the soggy conditions, the Friends of the North End Parks braved the weather today for a volunteer Greenway cleanup on Parcels 8, 10 and 12. The burgeoning FOTNEP group appears to be gaining momentum as they were reported to have the most volunteers participating in the clean-up effort, sponsored by the Greenway Conservancy as Read More…

Mayor’s Weekly Column

8/9/10 As the Massachusetts legislature concluded its 2009-2010 Formal Session, more than 25 important initiatives from my legislative package were sent to Governor Patrick to be signed into law. While I am proud of all of these legislative accomplishments, I want to highlight a few initiatives that will have a significant impact on our city and our residents. Working with the legislature, we successfully advocated for bills that will reform our CORI system, prevent foreclosures, reduce prescription drug abuse and fraud, and improve insurance coverage for autism. I congratulate the Governor and legislature on a successful session and thank them for their dedication to these important issues.

Exhibition: The New West Enders & Other Green Monsters

January 6 through February 28, 2015 Reception: Thursday, January 15 at 5:30 p.m @ The West End Museum Pre-registration is required for the reception. Registration is free. Register for this event >> With images by photographer Lolita Parker, Jr., The New West Enders & Other Green Monsters documents the rapid-fire changes in Boston’s West End Read More…