Community News

Conservancy Elects Two New Board Members

The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy has elected two new members to its volunteer Board of Directors.

Conor Finley, Customer Experience Consultant at Liberty Mutual Insurance and Kirsten Hoffman, General Council, Beacon Capital Partners.

City Summer Jobs

The Mayor’s Summer Jobs Program will continue this year for ages 14-21. All participants must meet anticipated public health guidelines. Students work a minimum of 25 hours per week for six- weeks and are paid $12.75 per hour.

For more information or to apply call 617-635-4202.

FOCCP Virtual Meeting

Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) held its first virtual monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 9 for one hour.

One of the topics was membership or no membership for 2020.

North End Dog Park Open

Responsible Urbanites for Fido (RUFF) wants canines to return to the North End Dog Park in DeFilippo Park.

They would also like to have dog owners send in interesting photos of their pets for a project being worked on.

The hours of operation for the North End Park on Richmond Street is 6 AM to 9 PM, 24/7.

Events in Columbus Park

•        Everyday-2 Hopscotch Grids.

•        October 3-Fall Festival.

•        November 23-Trellis Lighting Ceremony.

All usual events have been canceled.

Annual Mayor’s Garden Contest

The 24th annual Mayor’s Garden Contest will take place this year keeping within current social distancing guidelines.

Participants will have until 11:59 PM on Friday, July 10 to register.

Details and a list of eligible Gardens visit the contest website.

Save the Harbor/Save the Bay Video

In anticipation of beaches opening, Save the Harbor/Save the Bay has provided a short video guideline to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and keep the beaches safe and open this summer.

The video has been placed on the group’s Facebook, www.facebook.com/savetheharbor.

New Park Rules

New state rules and regulations for the usage of the North End Dog Park located in DeFilippo Park, adjacent to Snow Hill and Prince Streets, are hung on the entry gates and within the park, according to Responsible Urbanites for Fido (RUFF).

NEAD Scholarships

North End Against Drugs (NEAD) has announced that they are accepting applications for this year’s scholarship program. For more information email John Romano at jromano45@gmail.com.

File Census Forms

The 2020 Federal Census is being conducted online and residents are encouraged to participate in the movement, which has an impact on the State and City.

Membership Drive

Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) is currently conducting its annual membership drive. For more info visit www.foccp.org.

RMV Deals With COVID-19

Since Governor Charlie Baker declared a State of Emergency the week of March 19, the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) has implemented measures to reduce the number of people gathering on a daily basis at their sites.

For more information call the Registry go online at www.Mass.Gov/RMV.

Star Market Shuttle

For a Star Market Shuttle schedule call Crystal Transportation at 1-800-879-7433.

Center Only Open for Food Distribution

Nazzaro Community Center, 30 North Bennet Street will only be open as a food distribution site. All other program suspended until further notice.