A+J Art+Design gave an update on the North Square public art project at this week’s meeting of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC). A new website has been setup to provide in depth information about the project in progress, share social media links, and allow the community to give feedback and participate in the Read More…
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Thursday’s Brief: Tinkering at the NE Library, NEWRA Meeting, New Feature to Boston Tea Party Re-Enactment, Throwback Thursday
Things to know for Thursday Your daily roundup for Thursday, December 14: 11:00AM Mahjong Games at North End Library. Enjoy the American-style variant of Mahjong, a tile-based game that originated in China and requires skill, strategy, and calculation, view the full event posting here. 12:30PM Let Me Tell You A Story – Second Thursday of the Read More…
Reader Poll: What Is Your Favorite Sculpture of the North Square Proposed Artwork?
Last April, A+J Art+Design was selected to create a public artwork for North Square in conjunction with the North Square renovations. The reconstruction groundbreaking occurred in early October, and A+J Art+Design recently unveiled the North Square public art project website. The proposed artwork features four sculptures pertaining to the history and culture of the North End. What Read More…
North Square Public Art Project Website is Now Live!
A+J Art+Design’s North Square Public Art Project website is now live! This website will provide in depth information about the project in progress, share social media links, and allow the community to give feedback and participate in the process. If you’d like to get more involved, sign up to be on the North Square Public Read More…
Monday’s Brief: Quincy Market Food Crawl, Greenway Brews Revenue, Deteriorating Pier 5
Things to know for Monday Your daily round up for Monday, November 27: Quincy Market Food Crawl: Tasty Treats in a Tourist Trap Working up an appetite with all of your holiday shopping? Eater Boston has come up with the ultimate Quincy Market food crawl to help you navigate around the tourist trap and onto Read More…
“Huzzah!” for North Square Groundbreaking in Boston’s North End
Students from St. John’s and Eliot Schools shouted “Huzzah!” at Wednesday’s ceremonial groundbreaking for the North Square reconstruction project in Boston’s North End. The renovation is focused on accessibility while restoring the historical features of the square. Repointed cobblestones and iron chains will be joined by wider sidewalks and ramps. The center garden / gathering Read More…
North Square Reconstruction Groundbreaking on October 11th
Please join Mayor Martin J. Walsh, the Boston Public Works Department, the Boston Arts Commission, elected officials, and guests for the groundbreaking ceremony of the North Square Reconstruction project on Wednesday October 11th at 10:30am in North Square. Background on the North Square Reconstruction Project The Boston Public Works Department will be making site improvements Read More…
Tuesday’s Brief: Columbus Debate, North Square Groundbreaking, NEWNC / FOCCP Meetings
Things to know for Tuesday Events for Tuesday, October 10th: 5:30pm Reducing & Managing Stress: Walking the Labyrinth at Armenian Heritage Park. Learn new ways to reduce and manage stress, and enhance productivity and a unified work culture, while building community. 6:30pm FOCCP Meeting. The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park will be holding a meeting Read More…
Monday’s Briefing: Fall Festival Rainout, Realtor Stories, Phantom Gourmet’s Best, Doggie Pizza
Things to know for Monday Events for Monday, October 9th – Columbus Day! CANCELED: Due to the rain forecast for this afternoon, the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park Fall Festival and Pine Street Inn Food Drive has been canceled. View more details here. https://www.instagram.com/p/BZpFJFCgtzC/ Notable News Found Elsewhere: Confessions of a Boston Realtor It’s known that Read More…
Reader Poll: Are You Looking Forward to the North Square Reconstruction?
This Fall, the Boston Public Works Department will begin work on the renovation of North Square. The purpose of the project is largely restoration with improvements in access for people to enjoy the square. The reconstruction aims to incorporate public feedback collected from several local meetings. The design will repair and retain the existing cobblestones Read More…
Rachel Revere Park Completed as North Square Construction Begins
The renovation of Rachel Revere Park in North Square is essentially complete with some final work being coordinated with the upcoming reconstruction of North Square. Located across the street from Paul Revere’s House, the $350,000 project was funded by Boston’s Capital Improvement Fund and coordinated by Boston Parks and Recreation Department with Kyle Zick Landscape Read More…
Monday’s Briefing: Harborfest, What to Know For the 4th, More MBTA Wifi on Hold, Garden Walks
What you should know for Monday! Events for Monday, July 3rd: All Day Boston Harborfest on the Waterfront. With hundreds of activities over Independence Day weekend at Boston’s best landmarks, this family-friendly event is the country’s largest Fourth of July festival. Activities include the annual opening ceremony at Faneuil Hall, historical reenactments, Freedom Trail walks, boat tours, Read More…