Daily Archives: September 15, 2013


Wednesday, September 25, 6:30 pm – Community Meeting for the Improvement of the John Harvard Mall

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services invite the public to the second meeting in a series to discuss improvements the John Harvard Mall. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 25th at 6:30pm at the Mary Colbert Apartments located on 20 Devens Street, Charlestown, MA 02129.

The City is looking for interested community members to help them in determining how the John Harvard Mall will look and function in the future. This park renovation provides a unique opportunity to create a space for all. At the second meeting, potential park designs and equipment will be presented and the attendees will have the chance to determine which elements will be in the preferred/final plan.. For further information, please call (617) 961-3058.

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Sunday, September 29, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Shrubs Across the Seasons: September

Walk the Arnold Arboretum landscape with Michael Dosmann, Curator of Living Collections, to learn about shrubs, both common and lesser-known species. Michael will focus on those that display outstanding characteristics in early autumn. You’ll learn cultural requirements and see full-size specimens so you can determine which shrubs might suit your needs. Fee $20 Arboretum member, $27 nonmember. Register at https://my.arboretum.harvard.edu/SelectDate.aspx.

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