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Boston’s First Black-Owned Art Gallery To Showcase Black And Brown Artists
Boston’s newest art gallery, located in its Seaport neighborhood, is also the city’s first Black-owned art gallery. Blkchip Gallery opened on June 27, and according to its proprietors, it is intended to attract Bostonians of color to the neighborhood. According to CBS News, the artists and founders of the gallery want Blkchip Gallery to become a place where the community is welcome to come and learn about art. An artist, Melina Gomes, told WBZ News the importance of celebrating the art of artists of color. “What’s most important is that we’re celebrating fine artists that are people of color,” Gomes said....
Boston, Massachusetts, Waterfront Welcomes Cool and Interactive Outdoor Space
Boston's waterfront isn't the one that we or our parents remember. Not that long ago in the '60s and '70s, it was a vast, industrial-looking space with just a couple of restaurants that seemed a little out of place (Jimmy's and Anthony's Pier 4) . The smoky bars seemed to fit in just fine, and they were filled with nefarious-looking people (not that I'm judging).
Group says its planned climate-resilient waterfront park in East Boston wouldn't be, so cancels the plans
The Globe reports that after raising $30 million and hiring a design team to build a third Piers Park on the site of an old Massport pier in East Boston, one that would more fully connect people to the water, the Trustees of Reservations canceled the plans because of concerns over possible climate-related flooding in the future.
Lowell (MA) FD Introduces New $1M 100-Foot Ladder Truck
Jul. 7—LOWELL — Ladder 4 has arrived. The $1 million dollar truck was on display on JFK Plaza last Tuesday, with its 100-foot steel aerial ladder extended toward the roofline of City Hall. The brand-new truck will replace the current apparatus that operates out of the West Sixth Street firehouse after training and upfitting is completed.
Sumner Closure Testing Patience Of Residents And Drivers
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — With many people back at work following the long holiday weekend, the full impact of the Sumner Tunnel's month-long shutdown is being felt. Drivers, if they haven't already, are devising alternate routes. The tunnel is closed until August 5 while crews work on demolishing and...
Discounted theater ticket booth BosTix returning to Boston for the summer
BOSTON - A ticket booth that sells discounted theater tickets on the day of performances will be returning to Boston for the first time since the pandemic.BosTix will reopen at Faneuil Hall Marketplace for the summer on July 10. The ticket booth offers reduced-price tickets to performing arts productions across Boston. This summer, the includes the highly-anticipated musical "Queen of Versailles" starring Kristin Chenoweth.ArtsBoston said bringing the booth back could help boost the entire regional arts community."It is a big, big amplifier of what's going on," said Catherine Peterson, the executive director of ArtsBoston. "We have folks who work at the booths who can tell you what is on, what it's like, what the theaters are like. So you have your own personal concierge who can help you find the right arts experience for you and your family and friends."BosTix first opened in the city 46 years ago. This summer, it will be open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday through Saturday through Aug. 31.
The stories you missed over Fourth of July week
🥳 Welcome back from vaca! Emily got COVID and Gia went to New Jersey, so it’s safe to say we had a blast. 🚲 Also, important B-Side PSA: We’re hosting a B-Side ride at SoulCycle Seaport at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. The class will be taught by one of the city’s favorite instructors, Claryssa (and you’ll get to hang out with us!). You can sign up to spin here. Note: You’ll need a SoulCycle account before you can officially sign up, which you can do here.
Franklin Park Bustles With Activity During First Weekend In July
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — The Fourth of July holiday weekend saw plenty of activity at Franklin Park in Boston Saturday. Despite the less than stellar forecast, people took part in a walking club, running club, and yoga under the trees with Linda Wellness Warrior. "I ask people to make...
Town Reminds Residents Of Water Use Restrictions
WILMINGTON, MA — With the hot summer days arriving, residents are reminded that the Town of Wilmington has active water use restrictions. There is no outdoor watering allowed between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. In the case of sprinkler systems, both above-ground and installed underground systems may only be used once per week, subject to the hours above. Other outside water use is restricted to hand held hoses only.
Veteran Spotlight: Coast Guard Lt. Joseph Ponti
FALMOUTH, Mass. — Joseph Ponti served his country in the Coast Guard from 1961 to 1965, and was discharged as a lieutenant. He grew up in Lawrence and graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy as an ensign. His first assignment would take him aboard a weather ship, the USCG Casco.
OPINION: North Andover Town Meeting Was a Fiasco
This year’s town meeting started off with a fiasco. Far more people than were planned for showed up which caused many technological issues. The only overflow venue set up was the café, and it filled quickly. While the early articles were being discussed people were still streaming in and the overflow was routed to the field house.
Huge line up announced for Military Service Day July 20
HAMILTON — More tanks, more helicopters, more gear. And for the first time we can remember, horses. The Annual Military Service Day is all set for Saturday, July 20, at the Patton Homestead. In addition to modern and historic military equipment, organizers have lined up a number of equine...
Boston Navy Week: Sailors Clean Up War Memorials In Back Bay Fens
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — As part of Boston Navy Week, visiting sailors volunteered to clean up the war memorials in the Back Bay Fens. Boston Navy Week brings between 50 to 75 sailors from across the country to volunteer throughout the area, engage with the community, and discuss why the Navy matters to Boston.
Converting Boston’s offices to housing is tricky, but it’s starting to happen
When Rich Kershaw’s company bought the building at 95 Berkeley St. in 2016, the plan was to renovate and rent out the offices. “Upgrade the elevators, upgrade the bathrooms, redo the lobbies and the facade and hopefully increase the office rent per square foot,” said Kershaw, vice president of development at CIM Group, a Los Angeles-based real estate firm with $29 billion in assets.
Haverhill Fire Receives Donation of High-Powered Chop Saw From Merrimac Industrial Sales
The Haverhill Fire Department last week received a new, high-powered electric chop saw for quickly opening difficult-to-access spaces during emergencies. Merrimac Industrial Sales, the Haverhill-based provider of power tools for tradespeople, custom electrical panels and stock electrical components, donated the saw made by Milwaukee Tools. During a presentation at the Water Street fire station, Fire Chief Robert M. O’Brien discussed an essential use of the tool for ventilating a burning structure.
MassDOT warns of traffic due to Sumner Tunnel closure
Monday will be the first real test of the Sumner Tunnel closure in Boston. The tunnel is fully closed until Aug. 5. while crews work on demolishing and repairing the tunnel's deck and road surface. Once the work is complete, it will extend the safe service life of the Sumner Tunnel for at least 50 years.
DILBOY NEWS GEORGE DILBOY VFW Post #529
Welcome back to the DILBOY NEWS. It’s been a long time since “The Post” has had a newsletter. We hope this newsletter will once again become a regular means of communication for all our members, including the Auxiliary. Reestablishing the DILBOY NEWS in the 21st century promises...
First Phase of Redevelopment of Watertown Mall to be Discussed at Community Meeting
The following announcement was posted on the City of Watertown’s website:. Alexandria Real Estate Equities (“ARE”) will be hosting a Public Information Meeting in keeping with the Watertown Zoning Ordinance. This notice is for the community meeting required prior to formal application to the Watertown Planning Board.
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