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Tag: August 7

  • Boylston Street Sidewalk Repair Notification

    Sidewalk repairs on Boylston Street (Arlington St. to Mass Ave., both sides) will take place this week as follows:

    Starting Monday, August 3 and projected to end Friday, August 7 (weather permitting) work will start on the odd side of the street from Hereford St. heading towards Arlington St. Once the work is complete on the odd side, we will start on the even side starting at Arlington St. and heading back toward Hereford St.  Work will only be performed on one side of the street at a time, and will be done in the quickest manner possible so as not to inconvenience businesses and neighbors.

    The PWD will for the most part be able to allow a minimum of 3 feet pedestrian access during the work. There may be locations that the sidewalk access will be closed, in which case “Sidewalk Closed” signage will be placed at the nearest crosswalks on either side of the construction.

    The engineer representing the City is Brian Van Bus Kirk (1-781-589-1925). The contractor performing the work is Cicconi and Sons.

    The PWD anticipates that the work will run smoothly and after the construction takes place you will be happy with the results.

    Any questions or concerns?  Please do not hesitate to contact me.

    Sincerely,

    Mark Cardarelli

    Chief Highway Construction Inspector

    Boston Public Works

    Tel 617.635.4950

    Fax 617.635.7498

  • Friday, August 7 – Sunday, August 9 – Northeast Organic Farming Association 35th Annual Summer Conference

    The 35th Annual Northeast Organic Farming Association Summer Conference will take place Friday through Sunday, August 7-9, at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst campus. Choose from150 workshops on organic farming, gardening, land care, sustainability and homesteading.   Teen and children’s programs will also be available. A sampling of workshop titles include Organic Lawn & Turf Course, Community Farm Workshop Track, and Mass. Grass Grazing School.  The Keynote speakers are Paul Stamets, mushroom expert and author of Mycelium Running: How Mushrooms Can Help Save the World, and Will Allen, founder and CEO of Growing Power, an organization that brings knowledge about sustainable food systems to urban areas.  Entertainment will include dancing, a country fair, a barter event, and a farmer’s market.  Dorm rooms may be reserved, camping spots will be available, and wholesome organic meals will be served. To register visit www.nofasummerconference.org. For more information contact the NOFA Summer Conference office at (978) 355-2853 or nofa@nofamass.org.