Welcome Captain Hasson To Downtown
The Downtown Boston BID welcomes Captain James Hasson, the new commander for BPD Area A-1, to downtown!
A BPD veteran for 25 years, Hasson most recently served in Area E-5 (West Roxbury).
His "downtown roots" run deep, as he previously served in the North End under former Area A-1 commander Bernard O'Rourke. The BID looks forward to working with Captain Hasson on a variety of initiatives.
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NSTAR Station Parking Lot Reopening In December
The NSTAR substation parking lot, at the corner of Chauncy St. & Ave. de Lafayette, has been closed for use as staging ground for an NSTAR engineering project.  The parking lot is set to reopen the first week of December. In the intervening time, there are several parking garages nearby that are convenient, including at 47 Boylston St., 99 Summer St., 125 Summer St., and 1 Lincoln St. Visit here for a directory of downtown parking garages.
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Internships AvailableThe Downtown Boston BID is seeking interested students to help out with a variety of projects. Please send cover letters and resumes to [email protected].
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BID Services
- Cleaning and powerwashing in downtown.
- Friendly, welcoming downtown presence: helping visitors with directions, notifying fire & police personnel of incidents, and more.
- Downtown beautification and capital improvement initiatives.
- Summer arts & music shows.
- contact [email protected] for more.
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This Week's Featured Calendar Event
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Neko Case brings her folk-rock melodies to the Orpheum Theatre on Friday, November 1st.
Visit the Happening Now section at
www.downtownboston.org for a listing of all the exciting activities going on in downtown Boston right now and in upcoming weeks and months.
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 City Services
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Development & Research
With so much going on in the downtown area-- new businesses, major development projects--it is important to keep tabs on all the changes occurring in our dynamic neighborhood.  The Downtown Boston BID website maintains the following databases, free to browse: |
Real Estate Listings
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The Downtown Boston Business Improvement District is pleased to run real estate listings on www.downtownboston.org for available office, residential, and retail/restaurant space on behalf of Downtown Boston BID members.
Visit the Doing Business section of www.downtownboston.org to view the current set of listings. All questions pertaining to individual listings should be directed to the broker(s) affiliated with the listing.
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A Champion For All: Bill Russell Statue Unveiling On City Hall Plaza
Bill Russell--winner of 11 NBA championships, a Presidential Medal of Freedom, and a tireless advocate on civil rights--will receive the honor he so richly deserves Friday, November 1st, at 2 pm, when a statue of him is unveiled on City Hall Plaza.
Created by sculptor Ann Hirsch, the statue will be unveiled by a crowd of luminaries, including Russell, NBA Commissioner David Stern, Mayor Thomas M. Menino, Julius "Dr. J" Erving, and numerous Celtics stars. Congratulations to all involved in bringing to life this representation of a legendary Bostonian.
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Cond� Nast Traveler Salutes Ritz-Carlton
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Now Serving at Caf� de Boston:
Cronuts And "Birthday In A Box"
Caf� de Boston, the popular lunchspot at 75-101 Federal St., is celebrating the recent debut of two fun new menu items: "cronuts" and "Birthday in a Box" party package.  Caf� de Boston is the first restaurant in Boston to serve "cronuts"--the croissant/donut hybrid that caused an international sensation when it debuted in Manhattan this past May. They are available from Caf� de Boston in vanilla and chocolate. The "Birthday In A Box" package includes a customized full-size cake, a package of birthday candles, a blank birthday card, and a gift certificate to Caf� de Boston. Call 617-482-1006 for more info about either promotion.
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Summer Street Arts Market Closing . . . Holiday Market Coming!
Another great year of Downtown's Summer Street
Arts Market is winding down, with the final market set for this Friday, October 25th, from 11 am-6 pm.
Head to Summer Street Plaza this Friday for your final opportunity to browse, shop, and enjoy the variety of artisan vendors assembled under the market's white tents. The BID thanks all who participated in and patronized the 2013 Summer St. Arts Market!
In just a month, Summer Street Plaza will come alive again with artisan vendors, as the Downtown Boston BID hosts the 5th Annual Downtown Boston Holiday Market! The Holiday Market will be open from Saturday, November 30th, through Saturday, December 28th. The Downtown Boston BID will also be hosting a variety of First Night activities on New Year's Eve. Keep reading for more updates as the holidays draw near!
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Macy's "Glamour Bash" This Friday
Building on the smashing success of the inaugural edition, Macy's is hosting its second " Glamour Bash" this Friday from 10 am-7 pm.  Join us on Summer Street Plaza for a celebration of "all things glam." Beauty experts and regional makeup artists will provide one-on-one consultations while exhibiting the latest skincare treatments, "fab" fragrances, and more. Patrons will receive a special gift with any qualifying purchase. Call 617-357-3000 to reserve a consultation. |
"La Bayad�re" At Boston Opera House
Described by the Boston Globe as "breathtaking," the Boston Ballet's adaptation of Marius Petipa's " La Bayad�re" returns to the Boston Opera House for a two-week run starting this Thursday, October 24th.  "There is nothing like La Bayad�re," proclaims the New York Times, hailing the tragic tale of doomed young lovers--the temple dancer Nikiya and the warrior Solar--set in ancient India. Call 617-695-6955 for tickets and more info. |
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Downtown Boston BID Weekly News Update
For questions and comments, please contact Doug Meyer, newsletter editor, at: [email protected] |
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