Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) at the community group’s annual meeting in May held an election of officers and two Directors At Large positions to serve on the over 30-year-old civic organization.
Six incumbent candidates were elected to the community group that takes care of the two gardens located in the park and works with the City of Boston Parks Department to continuously take care of the park by keeping it clean.
FOCCP for over 30 years has provided many activities and events, including special holiday activities for the community and general public to enjoy and have some family fun.
Joanne Hayes Rines was once again elected. She has been on FOCCP’s board for 20 years, serving 15 years as President.
Other residents elected were: Some of the many family activities, programs and events FOCCP puts together every year include, arts and crafts, outdoor films, lawn games, social events, a community harbor cruise, special holiday family-fun events and other activities for everyone to enjoy.
Recently FOCCP held their first successful Earth Day in the park.
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