There are three questions on the ballot for the upcoming state election on Tuesday, November 6. The three are about as unrelated and disparate as one could imagine. The first question asks voters to adopt a proposed new law that…
Month: October 2018
2019 Mayor’s Youth Council
A group of 85 high school-aged youth have been named members to Mayor Martin J. Walsh 2019 Mayor’s Youth Council, which advises the city on policy and programming. They were selected following an extensive application and interview process. Members come…
Second Marijuana Applicant Proposes West End Dispensary
The second applicant in a week unveiled its plans at the West End Museum to open a marijuana dispensary in the neighborhood during a meeting sponsored by the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services on Wednesday, Sept. 26. Garden Remedies intends…
Boston Early Voting Website Launched
Ensuring all voters are able to vote conveniently and on their own schedule, election officials have launched the “Vote Early Boston†website (boston.gov/early-voting), which provides important information regarding the City of Boston early voting initiative. Starting on Monday, Oct. 22,…
North Square Public Arts Project Delayed
The North Square public Art Project is proceeding slowly according to A + J Arts + Design. Work on the roads and paths around the area of the square enclosed by the chain will be completed in time for winter.…
‘Memorize Best’ at NBSS
Friends of the North End Library and North Bennet Street School will sponsor a free program entitled “Memorize Best†a presentation by the renowned Neil A. Kuten. In this two hour program, Kuten teaches people memory techniques that work with…
NEWRA Good Neighbor Peter Baldassari
North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) Good Neighbor Award winner, Peter Baldassari frequently sweeps the sidewalk and curb on Hanover and Battery Streets. “Peter cleans and sweeps so thoroughly all the time,†NEWRA member and Good Neighbor Committee Chair Janet Gilardi…
1768 Landing of the British Redcoats in Boston to be Reenacted on Oct 6
A reenactment of the 1768 Landing of the British Redcoats in Boston, a historical event, is set to take place over the Columbus Day Weekend. “Boston Occupied: An Insolent Paradeâ€, is a re-enactment and commemoration of the 250th anniversary of…
In Brief
Christopher Columbus Park celebrates Fall Festival Oct. 13 Friends of Christopher Columbus Park’s annual Fall Festival is a free neighborhood event, which draws people of all ages from across the city and surrounding suburbs each year. This year fun event…
Community News
Walking the Labyrinth on The Greenway Friends of Heritage Park on The Greenway will hold a Walking the Labyrinth on Tuesday, Oct. 9, at 5:30 p.m. between Christopher Columbus Park and Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Advance registration required by emailing hello@ArmenianHeritagePark.…