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Summer Events in Boston

Mayor Menino’s Office shared these highlights of summer events that are happening throughout the City: Boston Harborfest: July 2 – 7. Harborfest is a Fourth of July Festival that showcases the colonial and maritime heritage of the cradle of the American Revolution: the historic City of Boston. Over 200 Daily Events during the Festival are concentrated in Boston’s historic downtown and …

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Planned Testing in the Fenway: Loud Bangs Expected, Not Cause for Alarm

Over the next two weeks, the Army Corps of Engineers will be conducting planned testing of support structures as part of the Muddy River Restoration Project. Residents may hear “loud, gunshot-like bangs” as part of the testing that will last for less than a second.  The noise is not cause for alarm. Eight tests have been scheduled …

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Strength in the Face of Tragedy: A Thank You to the Armenian-American Community

by Megan Wood, Jeanne Mooney, and Anne Johnson Landry Last Friday, the Massachusetts Armenian community demonstrated the kind of resilience and courage that has inspired us to be “Boston Strong” in the wake of last week’s tragedies. The 98th anniversary Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide was to take place on Friday, April 19, at the …

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One Fund Boston: Support for victims and families of Marathon attacks

We have heard from many constituents who are seeking ways to support individuals and families of those who were lost or injured due to the attacks at the Boston Marathon.  We encourage those interested in making a financial contribution to consider The One Fund Boston, which was created by Governor Deval Patrick, Mayor Thomas Menino, and the local business …

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