Health & Environment

What’s the 311? Rodent Sighting on Commercial St. & Lewis St., SUV Blocking Hydrant, Broken Sidewalk on Salem St. & Prince St.

Katie Babb - Tue, Jan. 21, 2020

Open Space Ideas Discussed for Sargent’s Wharf [Video]

Amanda Stoll - Tue, Jan. 21, 2020

Doggie-Gate at Richmond Street Park

Health & Environment Matt Conti - Sun, Jul. 19, 2009 2

There is not as much intrigue and deception as Watergate, but the North End has its own literal 'gate' controversy and its just as...

My Comment Letter Opposing Large, Sponsored Greenway Events

Health & Environment Matt Conti - Wed, Jul. 8, 2009 1

Our new Greenway parks are at risk of being "rented-out". As discussed in a previous post, the Greenway Leadership Council (GLC) is reviewing draft guidelines for the Greenway's Public Programming, Special Events and General Use. Approving these "rules & regulations" is one of the most important functions of the GLC as assigned per State legislation. Chapter 306 of the Acts of 2008 created the GLC as a governing body over the private, non-profit Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Conservancy. A list of current GLC members can be accessed here.

Are large, sponsored events the future of the Greenway Parks?My comment letter strongly opposes the "renting out" of the Greenway parks for large, semi-private events that could destroy the parks and the hurt the character of the North End/Waterfront neighborhood. Turning the Greenway into an outdoor convention center goes against the desired public use nature of these long-awaited parks. Click here for a PDF version of my comments.

The GLC is accepting public comments through July 15, 2009 before considering the final version of the guidelines at their next private meeting. I hope you will take a minute and submit your own comments via email to: comments@rosekennedygreenway.org.

It is a good idea to cc/copy your comments to public officials. Their emails can be found on our Resources/Links page.

Anyone is welcome to copy/paste parts of my letter at the link below.

Marine Mammal Center Opens to the Public at New England Aquarium

Health & Environment Matt Conti - Tue, Jul. 7, 2009 0

The New England Aquarium opened the $10 million open-air Marine Mammal Center which is free to the public on the Harborwalk around the aquarium....

Greenway Events Create Controversy at Leadership Council Meeting

Health & Environment Matt Conti - Mon, Jul. 6, 2009 0

At issue during the last Greenway Leadership Council (GLC) meeting was how the Greenway Conservancy will handle events, from small-scale community/school activities to large...

Hull St Added to Street Cleaning Program

Health & Environment Matt Conti - Sun, Jun. 28, 2009 0

At the request of North End residents, Hull Street is being added to the North End Neighborhood Street Cleaning Program. The entire length of Hull Street,...

Electric Car Plug-In Stations & Kiosks

Health & Environment Matt Conti - Sat, Jun. 27, 2009 0

This is the third in a series of articles on the issues discussed at the June 22, 2009 public meeting for the Greenway District...

Bicycling Around the Greenway

Health & Environment Matt Conti - Sat, Jun. 27, 2009 0

This is the second in a series of articles on the issues discussed at the June 22, 2009 public meeting for the Greenway District...

BTD Presents for Greenway Study

Health & Environment Matt Conti - Thu, Jun. 25, 2009 0

This is the first in a series of articles on the issues discussed at the June 22, 2009 public meeting for the Greenway District Planning Study with a focus on transportation.

The Boston Transportation Department was on stage Monday night as part of a series of public meetings for the Greenway District Planning Study. Vineet Gupta presented goals of the department that not only apply to the Greenway, but also to the larger City transportation system.