By Adam Swift Last week, the Boston City Council voted to accept a $13.3 million anti-terrorism grant that the previous council had narrowly voted against accepting. The grant will impact surrounding communities, including Chelsea, Revere, Everett, and Winthrop, who are…
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Construction Update
Construction look-ahead for the North Washington Street Bridge through February 17 is as follows: New Charles River Dam Walkway Closure • The pedestrian walkway across the New Charles River Dam will continue to remain closed until further notice. • This…
February School Vacation Week Activities
Children, parents, and caregivers are invited to join the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for February school vacation week. Online registration and more information on all these free family activities can be found at boston.gov/parks. Softball Hitting and Fielding Clinics…
Celebrating Catholic Schools Week
Greenway Conservancy Announces New Leadership
Special to the Regional Review The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy, the non-profit responsible for the management and care of The Greenway, is pleased to announce new leadership. Hilina D. Ajakaiye, Executive Vice President of the Greater Boston Convention & Visitors…
FOCCP Looking Forward to Another Banner Year
“Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) is grateful for our wonderful community and we have wonderful events planned throughout 2024,” according to FOCCP President Joanne Haynes Rines, who said, “Be sure to mark your calendars so you don’t miss a…
Coletta Tapped To Chair Powerful Committees
Special to the Regional Review Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta was named Chair of the Boston City Council’s Government Operations and Environmental Justice, Resiliency, and Parks Committee at the Boston City Council meeting on Wednesday, January 24. “I’m honored to…
In Brief
Washington Statue Restored/Returned to Old North Church Carved in 1790, the marble bust President George Washington, housed at the Old North Church and Historical Site in the North End has been recently restored to its original beauty. A delicate cleaning…
Wu Signs Public Tree-Protection Ordinance
Special to the Regional Review Mayor Michelle Wu recently signed a public tree protection ordinance, a key recommendation stemming from the City’s Urban Forest Plan. The Urban Forest Plan, released in September 2022, outlines strategies to preserve, cultivate, and expand…
News Briefs
The San Rocco Society of Boston Join us in celebrating our 36th annual banquet, on March, at 7:00 pm, at our new venue, Spinelli’s of Lynnfield. There will be a sit down dinner with open bar. A DJ for your…