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March 31, 2014
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Meetings & Notices
Additional BID Services
Additional BID Links
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This Week's Featured Event
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The FIFE is Right - Annual Old South History Challenge on April 2nd
Don't miss this popular annual live-action quiz show at one of the nation's most important colonial historic sites, the magnificent Old South Meeting House at 310 Washington St.  This year's competition will get your feet tapping while stumping your brain, as all things musical in Boston's past will be explored. Challenge your knowledge of Boston and its music against two teams of experts and Quizmaster Susan Wilson (pictured above with fife player Dan Moylan). The audience is part of the action, offering lifelines, voting on answers, and more. Why is it called The Fife is Right? Because you'll hear a cheery tune on the fife for every correct answer of course. Purchase advance tickets for $15 here, Old South Meeting House members pay $5 with code. All tickets at the door will be $18. |
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No Fooling - Free FroZenYo on April 1st Doubling as Fundraiser
On Tuesday, April 1st, enjoy some free FroZenYo while supplies last at its 277 Washington Street location from 2 to 7 pm.  The frozen yogurt will be free, but donations are strongly suggested with the money going to several Boston Marathon runners. |
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Handel Architects Honored for Work in Downtown Boston
Congratulations to Handel Architects LLP! Their ongoing efforts to improve the urban environment in Boston has been recognized by the New York Chapter of the American Institute of Architects with an Honor Award for Urban Design.
For almost 20 years, Handel Architects' work in Boston has focused on creating a more active, vibrant streetscape along the Washington Street Corridor.
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Internships Available
The 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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Next Liberty Tree Park Meeting April 3rd
The next public meeting about the redesign of Liberty Tree Park is on Thursday, April 3rd at the BCYF Quincy Community Center at 885 Washington St. from 6:30 to 8 pm.
The Boston Parks Department is seeking community members interested in determining the future of Liberty Tree Park, which is located at Essex and Washington streets. For more info please call Allison Perlman at the Parks Department at 617-961-3035 or [email protected]. |
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Legal Notice
Notice is hereby given that the Mayor's Office of Consumer Affairs and Licensing has received the following application:
For a seasonal entertainment license to operate and maintain exhibitions, art shows, radio promotions, stage plays, choral groups, instrumental/vocal music, video screens, and street performers, to operate daily from April 15, 2014 to December 31, 2014, from 10:00 a.m. to 8 p.m. at: Summer Street Mall - Washington and Summer Streets; Shoppers Mall; Readers Park - Washington and School Streets; Dewey Square Park; 100 Summer Street Plaza; 125 Summer Street Park, Boston.
The applicant is: Downtown Boston Business Improvement District. Manager of record is: Michael D. Testa.
A public hearing on this application will be held at Boston City Hall, Room 801, on Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at 10:15 a.m.
Anyone wishing to speak on this matter is invited to attend the hearing. Sign language interpreters are available upon request. Interpretation Services in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Haitian, Creole, Cape Verdean Creole and American Sign Language may be available upon request if the request is made two weeks prior to the public hearing. Call 617-635-4165 to request an interpreter. Written comments may be made prior to the hearing by writing to: Patricia A. Malone, Esq., Director, Mayor's Office of Consumer Affairs and Licensing, Room 817, Boston City Hall, Boston, MA 02201. |
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Construction & Utility Work Updates
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Construction Continues on Burnham Building, Godfrey Hotel and More
Downtown Boston is continually transforming, with new buildings rising, as well as transportation projects taking place underground and at street level. Looking for the latest updates on developments, construction, sidewalk closings, and more? Then click here.
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Downtown Boston BID Ambassadors Provide Powerwashing
The Downtown Boston BID's Ambassadors provide services seven days a week, nearly 24 hours a day, including powerwashing and graffiti removal, starting April 2, 2014.
To learn more, or to arrange a powerwashing, please contact the Ambassador Customer Service Line at 617-261-0066.
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- Shoveling crosswalks, catch basins, and handicapped ramps.
- Cleaning and powerwashing in Downtown Boston during warm weather.
- Providing walking escorts 24 hours/day: contact 617-261-0066 to arrange.
- Friendly, welcoming downtown presence: helping visitors with directions, notifying fire and police personnel of incidents, etc.
- Contact [email protected] for more.
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Downtown Boston BID Weekly News Update
For questions and comments, please contact David Ertischek, newsletter editor, at: [email protected] |
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Thank You Sgt. Lema for Your Years of Service to Downtown Boston
After almost 18 years, Sgt. Tom Lema has been the Community Service Supervisor for Boston Police District A-1, and the Downtown Boston BID would like to congratulate him on his new internal promotion to lieutenant.  "My role within the department will be changing with the new position. I will miss working with everyone on a day to day basis but I will still be within the police department," said Lema, whose last day at A-1 was March 28th. "Sgt. Lema's dedication and attention to the Business Improvement District has been tremendous and instrumental in the efforts to revitalize Downtown," said Steven Brookes, above left, Downtown Boston BID's Clean and Hospitality Manager. "He has been a constant presence for the property owners, residents, and workers to communicate with and has helped educate and guide all of us on how to enhance our partnership with the police." "He will be greatly missed and we know he will be extremely successful in his next role as a lieutenant for the Boston Police Department," said Rosemarie Sansone, President of the Downtown Boston BID. The Boston Police Department is hosting a congratulations party for Lema to wish him the best of luck at his new position. The event will take place on Thursday, April 3rd at 5 pm at The North Star at 222 Friend St.
Sergeant James Chin will be replacing Lema.
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Donate to the Lieutenant Walsh - Firefighter Kennedy Memorial Fund
A Lieutenant Walsh-Firefighter Kennedy Memorial Fund has been established in honor of the two Boston Firefighters who gave their life in the line of duty on March 26th. Donations will be accepted for the families of Lt. Ed Walsh, above right, and Firefighter Mike Kennedy, above left, by mail, or by sending a check to: Lieutenant Walsh-Firefighter Kennedy Memorial Fund, Boston Firefighters Credit Union, 60 Hallet Street, Dorchester, MA 02124. |
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Coalition Opens Co-Working Space at 101 Arch Street
Looking to capitalize on the growing start-up industry in Downtown Boston, Farhan Abbasi co-founded Coalition, a co-working space on the 19th floor of 101 Arch St., which opened in late February.
Coalition consists of 20 individual office rooms through 7,060-sq-ft., and memberships vary from $99 to $950 a month. Members have access to amenities including high-speed internet, individual open rooms, private desks, a reception area with a receptionist, 24-hour access, beverages and a kitchen.
One of the best assets about Coalition is the incredible views from the 19th floor overlooking the State House, Boston Common, and the Charles River.
For more info, please click here for Coalition's website, or call 617-807-0940 or email [email protected]. |
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44 Bromfield St. Sold for $10.8 Million
A division of Thibeault Development has purchased 44 Bromfield Street for $10.8 million.  The 42,053-square-foot Beaux-Arts style office and retail building was sold by King Bromfield LLC, which bought the building in 2006 for $9.6 million. The 8-story building was built in 1913, and according to the Boston Business Journal, is 100 percent leased to two tenants: the Massachusetts Committee for Public Counsel Services and Carney Sandoe & Associates. |
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Arts, Entertainment & Events
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Winter Place Residences Open House on April 6th
The Winter Place Residences will hold an open house on Sunday, April 6th from noon to 2 pm. Located at the former historic Locke Ober Restaurant, the Winter Hill Residences are comprised of six luxury condominiums from 2,200 square feet up to 3,400 square feet.
 Winter Place Residences are located at 1-3 Winter Place, Boston 02108. Click here for the Winter Place Residences website. |
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Boston International Film Festival at AMC Loews - April 11th to 21st
The 12th Annual Boston International Film Festival opens Friday, April 11, 2014 and runs through Monday, April 21, at the AMC Loews Theatre.  Filmmakers, actors, producers, and other industry professionals from around the world will mingle with hundreds of movie-goers. The theatre is located at 175 Tremont St. Click here to purchase tickets, and click here for more info on movies and showtimes. |
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Free Assistance for U.S. Citizenship on April 12th at the Irish International Immigrant Center
The Irish International Immigrant Center (IIIC) is offering all residents and employees of the Downtown Crossing area free assistance to file applications for U.S. Citizenship. The IIIC is hosting a U.S. Citizenship Workshop on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 11 am at its office at 100 Franklin St.
For further info and pre-registration, which is required, please contact John Rattigan, Citizenship Specialist for IIIC at 617-542-7654 x.15 or email [email protected]. |
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Marathon-Themed Fundraiser for St. Francis House on April 2nd
Please join the Emerging Leaders of St. Francis House for a marathon-themed fundraiser on Wednesday, April 2nd. 
The 6-member St. Francis running team is committed to raising $40,000 for St. Francis House, and they need help to reach that goal. Carlos Arredondo, a Boston Strong civilian hero and St. Francis House volunteer, will be the guest speaker. There will be a raffle to help runners meet their ambitious fundraising goal, including Celtics and Red Sox tickets, restaurant gift certificates, and movie tickets. For more info and to purchase tickets for $30 each, please click here. This event will take place from 6 to 9 pm at Lir at 903 Boylston St. |
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Everyone's Welcome at Freemasons Open House on April 12th
The Massachusetts Freemasons will be holding an Open House in the Boston Masonic Building on Saturday, April 12th. Guests any age are welcome to attend the open house, regardless of an interest in joining.  The open house includes conducted tours of the historic building located at 186 Tremont St. (a chamber room is picture above), at the corner of Boylston and Tremont streets from 9 am to 3 pm. Tours will highlight the incredible architecture and reps from the Freemason fraternity will be on hand to answer questions and help guests better understand who the Freemasons are, and the work they do on behalf of the community. This event is free and open to the public. |
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