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Shape Up Somerville Shows How to Make Healthy Choices Fun for Students

Dr. Judith Palfrey, joins students in the cafeteria at the Albert Argenziano School in Somerville, Massachusetts Just an idea 8 years ago, “Shape Up Somerville” is transforming one Massachusetts community into a healthy, happy, on-the-move city. On November 15, I had the honor of visiting and celebrating the vision, hard work and dedication of the [...]

Fenway Park Tours and other Boston Activities to Enjoy!

Fenway Park Tours Lansdowne Street, Boston, MA map Phone:(617) 236-6666 Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or until three hours before game time, whichever is earlier. No Tours on Columbus Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Ages:Kids, Teens, Adults In/Outdoor: Indoor, Outdoor Cost:$$ Adults … $12 Seniors … $11 Children (3-15) … [...]

Boston Neighborhood Network Holiday Closing Announcement!

Greetings!From Our Network to Your Home – Happy Holidays! Boston Neighborhood Network Holiday Closing Announcement: Wednesday, November 23 – Friday, November 25, Boston Neighborhood Network administrative offices, studios and Timothy Smith Network Media Lab will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. If you have any questions about our hours of operation and closings, [...]

Air Rights CAC Meeting – Dec 1, 6pm – to Start Earlier than Planned

MassDOT Air Rights Parcels 12-15 CAC Members, After consulting with the CAC Co-chairs regarding our ambitious presentation agenda at our December 1st Working Session, we have decided to move the meeting start time up to 6:00pm. The meeting will be taking place at the St. Cecilia’s Parish Hall and conclude as scheduled at 8:30pm. If [...]

Neighborhood Newslines

Apparently, liquor ISN’T quicker In the past several years, Hemenway Variety, at the corner of Westland Ave. and Hemenway St., has twice tried to obtain a liquor license but has been turned down because of objections by the neighborhood, the Boston Police Department, and others. Last month, the owners of the building complex at 91 [...]

Let’s Stop Nighttime Garbage Removal!

Anyone who lives near a food-related business will probably rejoice to read this press release, which we received late last month. The Boston City Council is considering a measure to restrict noisy trucks from collecting trash in the middle of the night. In response to complaints from residents, City Councilor At-Large Felix G. Arroyo and [...]

Want a Dog Park in the Fens? Go to Meeting on August 31

The Fenway Dog Park board is excited to invite dog owners and neighbors to an informational session to present a draft proposal for a dog park in the Back Bay Fens.  Learn about what’s needed to get a dedicated dog park in the Fenway. Where: Church (restaurant), 69 Kilmarnock St. Boston, MA (Kilmarnock St entrance) [...]

Xi-Beta Commended at Kappa Sigma’s 68th Biennial Grand Conclave

LAS VEGAS, NV – Aug. 2011 – At the end of last month, thirty-two undergraduate and alumni Brothers of Xi-Beta ventured across the country to participate in Kappa Sigma’s 68th Biennial Grand Conclave. At the assembly, Xi-Beta was honored as one of the finest chapters in the entire fraternity for its service and commitment to [...]

Red Sox Tickets Available to Community Members

[UPDATE - "At this point we are sold out of the neighborhood bleachers for August 31 vs. the New York Yankees and I cannot take any more orders. Thank you for your interest. The next offer will go out in a few weeks. "  If you want to be notified right away of these offers, [...]

Run with the Emerald Necklace Conservancy

 visit our website                          volunteer                    become a member            B.A.A. Half Marathon  ____________________________________________________________________________________________  See the Parks, Save the Parks!    Run the B.A.A Half Marathon and support the  Emerald Necklace Conservancy on October 9, 2011 General registration for the marathon is FULL, but the Conservancy still has numbers available! Sign up to run with us!   For the [...]