By Dan Murphy The Esplanade Association marked a long-awaited milestone on Tuesday, May 13, when it broke ground on the new Charles River Esplanade campus, which will transform the 2-acre site of the former Lee Pool complex into a year-round,…
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Mayor’s Neighborhood Coffee Hour returns June 11 to Back Bay Fens Mayor Michelle Wu will join the Office of Neighborhood Services and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for the return of her annual Neighborhood Coffee Hours, including an event…
All Hotel Shelters Across State to Close this Summer
Special to the Sun Gov. Maura Healey announced that her administration’s plan to close all hotel shelters is six months ahead of schedule, with the remaining 32 hotels expected to close this summer. Governor Healey had previously directed all hotel…
Councilors Durkan and Flynn join BPD for office hours on Common amid public safety concerns
By Dan Murphy City Councilors Sharon Durkan and Ed Flynn were joined by Boston Police for special office hours on Wednesday, May 14, at Brewer Fountain on Boston Common to address ongoing public safety concerns in the park and around…
ParkARTS Summer Watercolor Painting Workshops continue
Special to the Sun Budding artists ages nine and up are invited to join the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for its popular summer series of ParkARTS Watercolor Painting Workshops, supported by title sponsor Bank of America. These free workshops…
Fire Officials Warn Against Laptop Fire Social Media ‘Challenge’
14 incidents and attempts reported in Massachusetts, many more likely undetected Special to the Sun State Fire Marshal Jon Davine and Massachusetts fire chiefs are urging parents and educators to talk to youngsters about the risk of fire and injury…
Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy Announces Two New Board Members
Special to the Sun The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy, the non-profit organization responsible for the management and care of The Greenway, is proud to announce the addition of two new members to its volunteer Board of Directors: Luz Arregoces and…
Wu Announces Expansion of Free Swim Lessons for Youth
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu, the Office of Human Services (OHS), and Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) marked yesterday’s International Water Safety Day with the award of $230,000 in grant funding to support free youth swim…
NFPA Provides Top Grilling Safety Tips for Memorial Day and Beyond
Special to the Sun For many of us, Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, when many people dust off their grills to celebrate the holiday and prepare for outdoor cooking in the warmer months ahead. As they…
BPL Announces $1 million Grant from Lego Community Fund U.S.
Special to the Times The Boston Public Library (BPL) and LEGO Group have launched a new partnership setting in motion a citywide initiative that leverages play to address urgent early literacy challenges and ignite creativity and agency in Boston’s youth.…