The Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Conservancy has introduced a new blog this week that can be accessed at: http://blog.rosekennedygreenway.org. “Here you will find information about the progress of the Greenway – from horticultural updates to news about our Greenway district neighbors.” One post provides an update on the parks: Cold Weather Park Work, Planning for 2010, Read More…
Community
Blogger Chronicles North End/Waterfront Visit
It is always interesting to see how others view the neighborhood. In a recent visit, Lee, from the blog “A Day Not Wasted” captures some terrific vistas of the waterfront, Christopher Columbus Park and North End architecture. Click here to see the blog post.
North End Resident Highlighted for Mass. Soldiers Legacy Fund
The Boston Globe highlights the continuous efforts of North End resident Peter Trovato who founded the Massachusetts Soldiers Legacy Fund. “At his North End apartment, in a ritual repeated time and again over the past five years, Trovato took out a frayed, hand-written list of children of fallen service members from Massachusetts … He’s been Read More…
The Greenway Conservancy Rift with MassHort
“Greater Boston with Emily Rooney” takes a detailed look at the past, present and future of Parcels 19, 21 and 22, near the Intercontinetal Hotel/Residences. The video segment is called, “The Greenway Rift” with the following excerpt: “The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy Board plans to redesign some parcels near South Station. The idea is to provide Read More…
Public Skating at the Steriti Memorial Rink Starts November 27th
Steriti Memorial Rink 2009-2010 Public Skating Schedule Open/Close Dates Friday, November 27th – Public Skating Hours begin March 14th – Closing date for public skating at Rink Mon, Wed, Thur & Fri 1:30pm-2:30pm Tue 1:30pm-4:50pm Fri 7:00pm-8:50pm Sat 2:00pm-3:50pm 7:00pm-9:50pm Sun 2:00pm-4:50pm Steriti Memorial Rink 561 Commercial Street North End (Boston), MA 02109 Read More…
Greenway Update: North End Nursery, Signs, Shades & Gardens
A joint meeting held this week between the Greenway Conservancy and its advisory body, the Leadership Council (GLC), reviewed a host of issues including the Urban Nursery, proposed for the North End’s Parcel 12 as well as signage and shading. Questions from the public were extensive, including several attendees looking for information regarding plans for Read More…
23rd Annual Boston Can Share
Boston Can Share is a city-wide food drive. City residents, City of Boston departments, the Boston Public Schools, local businesses and community partners help by collecting food and raising funds for hunger relief. Donations of food go to the Greater Boston Food Bank to be distributed to more than 100 food pantries, shelters, and free Read More…
Dizzying Development Discussion At Greenway Meeting
It was a whirlwind tour of potential Greenway development projects at the October 20th meeting of the Greenway Leadership Council (GLC). The tour director was Linda Jonash, Director, Planning and Design, from the Greenway Conservancy. At the second meeting in as many weeks, the GLC and Conservancy are catching up the review of several projects. Read More…
GLC Meeting Next Week – Yes, Another One!
The Greenway Leadership Council (GLC) represents the public’s interest in advising the Greenway Conservancy. The GLC is having their second meeting in two weeks on Tuesday, October 20th. The details and agenda are shown below. The meeting is open to the public. Rose Kennedy Greenway Leadership Council Meeting October 20, 2009 4:00 – 6:00 pm Read More…
Greenway Leadership Council Reviews Financials & Conflicts of Interest
The Greenway Leadership Council (GLC) met this week to review several Conservancy issues, including financial statements and a conflict of interest policy. There also was discussion about how the GLC should interact with constituents. The GLC is the advisory committee that was set up by legislation to consult on the activities of the Conservancy, the Read More…
Greenway Programming Update
The Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Conservancy issued the following reminder of its seasonal and ongoing programming activities on the parks. Boston Public Farmers Market In addition to fresh produce, farmers sell eggs, cheeses, meats, breads, baked goods and other wholesome products grown or made in Massachusetts. When: Tuesdays and Thursdays through October 27th, 11:30 am-6:30 Read More…
Nominations Open For NEAD Community Service Awards
It is time again for North End Against Drugs Annual Community Service Awards. Everyone knows someone who volunteers, donates or otherwise helps out in the North End to make it a better place for everyone to live, play and work. Take a few minutes to nominate the special person, business or group. The deadline is Read More…