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Groundbreaking ceremony held for Michael Joyce Memorial Playground in South Boston

December 22nd, 2022 Comments Closed

SOUTH BOSTON — Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Beth Card andDepartment of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Commissioner Doug Rice joined stateand local officials and key stakeholders for the groundbreaking of the Michael JoyceMemorial Playground located at Marine Park in the City of Boston’s South Bostonneighborhood. The $1.4 million playground renovation project will make the facility one ofthe largest in DCR’s diverse portfolio of 78 playgrounds across the state. Importantly, thenew playground will include a…

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Senator Collins hosts annual St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast plays the usual tune with a new twist

March 19th, 2019 Comments Closed

SOUTH BOSTON — The St. Patrick’s Day breakfast, an annual staple for the city’s political leaders, had a new host (state Senator Nick Collins), a new location (the Raymond L. Flynn Black Falcon Cruise Terminal), and many of the same reworked jokes. Or, just new versions of the old yarns. The breakfast featured Collins, Governor Charlie Baker, Mayor Marty Walsh, Senator Ed Markey, Congressman Steve Lynch, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, members of the Boston City Council,…

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Groundbreaking for Martin Richard Playground

August 17th, 2017 Comments Closed

FORT POINT CHANNEL — Hundreds of people, including dozens of children and many city and state officials, turned out on August 16, 2017 for the groundbreaking for a new playground named for Martin Richard, who at 8 years old, was the youngest person killed in the Boston Marathon bombings in 2013. The playground, located near the Children’s Museum, will be built so that it is accessible to children of all abilities. Photos by Bill Brett.

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