The Wharf District Council (WDC) held its May meeting on Tuesday evening. The following reports and community updates were presented as part of a full agenda. The WDC welcomed the new North End & West End Liaison John Romano and recognized Councilor Ed Flynn’s volunteer initiative that helped arrange 5,000 phone calls to seniors and Read More…
The Greenway Conservancy has launched a new at-home augmented reality (AR) public art installation that allows anyone to explore contemporary art and historic images of the Greenway without leaving their homes through the Hoverlay app. Each week new content will be released that shows the growth and change along the Greenway throughout the 20th and Read More…
The Greenway Conservancy’s 6th Annual Chinese Zodiac Public Art installation, A Mouse with Ears & Tail, by artist Furen Dai, has been installed in front of the Essex Street Gate in Chinatown. Dai’s artwork explores the experience of viewing a Chinese character from both a native and foreign perspective, encouraging both Chinese speakers and non-Chinese speakers to see Read More…
The North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) started their February 2020 meeting with a series of important committee reports and updates. Watch the full video below or jump to points of interest using the timeline. (00:40) Brett Roman, NEWNC President’s Report: Roman opened the meeting with a reminder that on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 5:30pm, the Read More…
The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy has announced new leadership of its volunteer Board of Directors, as well as the election of one new member. The Conservancy is the non-profit responsible for the management and care of The Greenway. The new leadership positions are as follows: Chair of the Board: Doug Husid, Director at Goulston & Read More…
The war of words between the Greenway Conservancy and its former contractor, WORK Inc., has escalated into a formal complaint to the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. WORK Inc. alleges the Conservancy “unlawfully severed its longstanding relationship “because of the nonprofit’s “association with and support of disabled persons and workers.” The Greenway Conservancy, itself a non-profit Read More…
The Boston Food Truck Festival attracted thousands of foodies to the Greenway on Saturday with over twenty of Boston’s top food trucks serving up a variety of delicious meals. Part of Greenway Week, the Boston Food Truck Festival also featured a beer garden, local artisan market, live music, and dance performances from Peter DiMuro. Local Read More…
The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) in partnership with MassDOT and the Greenway Conservancy presented their concept design options for Parcel 2 on Wednesday evening. Based on feedback from the second meeting, the project team presented three design ideas to the public. The goal of the meeting was to narrow down to one design Read More…
In celebration of the Rose Kennedy Greenway’s tenth anniversary, the Greenway Conservancy will host “Greenway Week” October 4 through October 10. One of the highlights of the week will be dance performances at the Rings Fountain. Choreographer Peter DiMuro and his company Public Displays of Motion will create a site-specific dance work, free and open Read More…
The Wharf District Council held their September meeting on Tuesday evening at the Norman Leventhal Center at 30 Rowes Wharf. A number of notable reports and community updates were included as part of a full agenda. Greenway 10 Year Anniversary Celebration: Keelin Caldwell, Director Of Programs & Engagement announced that Greenway Week will be held Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) held its September 2019 meeting this week starting off with a number of notable reports and community updates. Watch the video below or skip to points of interest with the timeline. (00:17) Announcements from Vice President John Pregmon: The North End Street Sale will be taking place Read More…
Carnival of Dogs returned to the Greenway’s North End Park on Saturday, attracting dozens of furry friends to the festivities. Presented by TD Bank, vendors offered a variety of dog-friendly activities such as pet caricatures, a smooch pooch booth and photo contest, prizes, free treats, and bandanas. Responsible Urbanites for Fido (RUFF) assisted with community Read More…