Boston Common

Remember the Maine vote

adamg — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:43:49 -0500

Tom Wheaton photographed last evening's protest on the Common over the Maine same-sex marriage vote.

Copyright Tom Wheaton. Posted in the Universal Hub pool on Flickr.

Mellows harshed on Common: Cops hand out tickets at pot rally

adamg — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 18:17:00 -0400

The Globe reports on the first annual Freedom Rally on Boston Common since voters decriminalized possession of small amounts of marijuana.

Health reform rally on the Boston Common

Anonymous — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 15:17:58 -0400

Health Care For All, HFCA, organized a Labor Day rally and march in support of health care reform, which started with speeches at the gazebo on the Boston Common and ended after a march and more live music at Copley Square.

To set a festive tone at the gazebo, a funk band followed by a rag time band played as the crowd of thousands gathered. Speakers on the gazebo included Rep. Michael Capuano, AG Martha Coakley, Rep. Stephen Lynch, Mayor Thomas Menino, Rep. Ed Markey, Rep. John Tierney, Betty McGuire from SEIU, a representative from Doctors for America, and a woman who told her story about needing surgery and being uninsured.

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Swing low, sweet giant hammock

adamg — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:01:07 -0400

The first grant by Awesome Foundation (NOT a subsidiary of the Human Fund), will pay for a giant hammock on Boston Common, Mass. High Tech reports.

Hansy Better, an architecture professor at RISD, got the $1,000 grant to design and install the hammock - which will offer free rides to the public - assuming the city Parks Department gives a permit.

The silliness of scooter laws

adamg — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 08:00:26 -0400

Scooters parking legally - see if you can spot the problem in this photo, taken at this morning's Boston Common Scoot-in by organizer Jeff Cutler.

Ever want to eat in an old men's room? You're in luck

adamg — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:36:49 -0400

The Herald reports several restaurateurs are interested in turning a concrete building last used as a Boston Common men's room into a cafe. Possible sticking point: Whether the cleaned-up joint can get a liquor license.

Building a restaurant chain on toilets.

Michael Jackson vigil on the Common today

adamg — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 09:18:08 -0400

And "Thriller" tribute. At 5 p.m. today (Sunday), BostonTweet reports.

Reviving his spirits on the Common

adamg — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 18:19:09 -0400

Mike Mennonno walked by the revival tent on the Tremont Street side of the Common yesterday morning:

... "Do you know about Jesus Christ?" he called out to me.

"Je-whoosy-whatsy?" I said, not breaking my stride.

"Jesus Christ," he repeated. "Your personal lord and savior?"

"My personal what?" I said, stopping and looking at him screwy. "Did I win an iphone? What is this?" ...

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Keep the carousel

adamg — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:04:00 -0400

Richard Beaubien reports the Frog Pond carousel was originally supposed to be up for a two-week test go-round. But it already seems like a Common tradition:

Right now it's only running until about 9pm. Still it's a really nice addition to summer evenings. Word is if all goes well, it may become a permanent fixture. How can you help? Well if you're down there spend a couple of bucks to put the lid on the ride. And call 617-635-2120 or email bcfpond@yahoo.com. Let them know that you like it.

Copyright Richard Beaubien.

Jarring pickle on the Common

adamg — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 09:51:23 -0400

Presumably, there's a reason the guy was dressed as a pickle.