Press release courtesy of the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Conservancy. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nancy Brennan nancybrennan@rosekennedygreenway.org 617-292-0020 Bright Lights for Winter Nights on the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Creative lighting elements and art in Boston’s vibrant downtown park Boston, Mass.; January 29, 2010 – The Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy invites all to view Read More…
This is a first-hand report of the January 13, 2010 meeting of the Greenway Leadership Council, an advisory group to the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Conservancy that manages the Greenway parks. Executive Director Nancy Brennan gave a short update on the “Bright Lights for Winter Nights” program which held a Chinatown lighting last week and Read More…
Rose Kennedy Greenway Leadership Council Meeting January 13, 2010 4:00 – 6:15 pm 185 Kneeland Street, First Floor Conference Room AGENDA 4:00 I. Welcome Ann Thornburg, Chair • Minutes of the October 14 and 20, 2009 Meetings o Vote to approve 4:10 II. GLC Operating Protocols Read More…
The Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Conservancy is starting a winter program featuring light displays along the Greenway parks. From their blog: “Bright Lights for Winter Nights will feature creative lighting elements that highlight the Greenway’s four distinctive park designs while unifying over a mile of the Greenway’s natural beauty with a varied display of festive Read More…
Next Tuesday, December 15th at 11:00 am, there is a State hearing to protect certain public parks from the shadows of excessively tall buildings. Christopher Columbus Park and the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway are specifically mentioned in the proposed legislation. Representatives Marty Walz, Byron Rushing, and Senator Anthony Petruccelli sponsored a bill to prevent additional Read More…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
Neighborhood residents had plenty of questions for the Greenway Conservancy in its first comprehensive update to the neighborhood since taking over control of the parks. Representing the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Conservancy was Executive Director, Nancy Brennan. The North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) provided the forum during its October 8th meeting as well as a list Read More…