Tag: Boston

  • Patrick Andrew Collins Memorial as the Seasons Change

    PC2_1108 - Version 22013-11-13-Patrick-andrew-collins-memorial-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    This photo of the Collins Memorial on the Commonwealth Avenue Mall shows the seasonal transition. Colorful foliage makes the sculptural shapes of the bare elms stand out.

    Last week, I had a Twitter converstaion with Jeff from the great fall foliage site Jeff Foliage.

    He was saddened by the end of his favorite photography season.

    • “@BostonZest Thanks for the RT Penny. The #fallcolors are running on empty.”
    • I responded, “@Foliage_Reports Ah, but the textures of the grasses and sculpture of bare trees are wonderful subjects too.”

    Every season gives me new aspects of the city to photograph. 

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    Words: Penny Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny Cherubino  

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  • Patrick Andrew Collins Memorial as the Seasons Change

    PC2_1108 - Version 22013-11-13-Patrick-andrew-collins-memorial-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    This photo of the Collins Memorial on the Commonwealth Avenue Mall shows the seasonal transition. Colorful foliage makes the sculptural shapes of the bare elms stand out.

    Last week, I had a Twitter converstaion with Jeff from the great fall foliage site Jeff Foliage.

    He was saddened by the end of his favorite photography season.

    • “@BostonZest Thanks for the RT Penny. The #fallcolors are running on empty.”
    • I responded, “@Foliage_Reports Ah, but the textures of the grasses and sculpture of bare trees are wonderful subjects too.”

    Every season gives me new aspects of the city to photograph. 

    Thanks to everyone who hops over to Amazon from here to do their shopping. We appreciate your support. It doesn’t cost you any more but they put a few coins in our tip jar.

    What’s on your Fall Shopping List. Click here for Fall Season Savings over at Amazon.

    Details:

    Words: Penny Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers’ comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • Patrick Andrew Collins Memorial as the Seasons Change

    PC2_1108 - Version 22013-11-13-Patrick-andrew-collins-memorial-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    This photo of the Collins Memorial on the Commonwealth Avenue Mall shows the seasonal transition. Colorful foliage makes the sculptural shapes of the bare elms stand out.

    Last week, I had a Twitter converstaion with Jeff from the great fall foliage site Jeff Foliage.

    He was saddened by the end of his favorite photography season.

    • “@BostonZest Thanks for the RT Penny. The #fallcolors are running on empty.”
    • I responded, “@Foliage_Reports Ah, but the textures of the grasses and sculpture of bare trees are wonderful subjects too.”

    Every season gives me new aspects of the city to photograph. 

    Thanks to everyone who hops over to Amazon from here to do their shopping. We appreciate your support. It doesn’t cost you any more but they put a few coins in our tip jar.

    What’s on your Fall Shopping List. Click here for Fall Season Savings over at Amazon.

    Details:

    Words: Penny Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny Cherubino  

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  • Take That, You Parking Ticket!

     DSC_0112 - Version 22013-11-16-boston-parking-ticket-spiked-on-tree-fence-back bay-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Looks like this is one Boston parking ticket that won't be paid anytime soon, OUCH! Unless, someone is using this tree fence as their personal accounts payable bill spike.

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    Words: Penny Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013  Ed Cherubino  

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  • Take That, You Parking Ticket!

     DSC_0112 - Version 22013-11-16-boston-parking-ticket-spiked-on-tree-fence-back bay-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Looks like this is one Boston parking ticket that won't be paid anytime soon, OUCH! Unless, someone is using this tree fence as their personal accounts payable bill spike.

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    Words: Penny Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013  Ed Cherubino  

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  • Take That, You Parking Ticket!

     DSC_0112 - Version 22013-11-16-boston-parking-ticket-spiked-on-tree-fence-back bay-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Looks like this is one Boston parking ticket that won't be paid anytime soon, OUCH! Unless, someone is using this tree fence as their personal accounts payable bill spike.

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a Birthday or Wedding gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

     Details:

    Words: Penny Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013  Ed Cherubino  

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  • First of the Season: Little Glove Lost

    DSC_0005 - Version 22013-11-10-lost-glove-bench-commonwealth-avenue-mall-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    "The way to love anything is to realize that it may be lost." Gilbert K. Chesterton

    Being bright red, it was easy to spot this little glove sitting abandoned among the leaves. This is the first lost glove spotted on my walks this season.

    It looked new, so I moved it to a more visible location on a nearby fence hoping it might be reunited with its mate.

    Read more about how fences are the Unofficial Lost and Found Department for small items like this around the city and the more official sites where you can report Lost or Found items.

     

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    Words: Penny Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013  Ed Cherubino  

  • First of the Season: Little Glove Lost

    DSC_0005 - Version 22013-11-10-lost-glove-bench-commonwealth-avenue-mall-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    "The way to love anything is to realize that it may be lost." Gilbert K. Chesterton

    Being bright red, it was easy to spot this little glove sitting abandoned among the leaves. This is the first lost glove spotted on my walks this season.

    It looked new, so I moved it to a more visible location on a nearby fence hoping it might be reunited with its mate.

    Read more about how fences are the Unofficial Lost and Found Department for small items like this around the city and the more official sites where you can report Lost or Found items.

     

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a Birthday or Wedding Gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

    Details:

    Words: Penny Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013  Ed Cherubino  

  • First of the Season: Little Glove Lost

    DSC_0005 - Version 22013-11-10-lost-glove-bench-commonwealth-avenue-mall-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    "The way to love anything is to realize that it may be lost." Gilbert K. Chesterton

    Being bright red, it was easy to spot this little glove sitting abandoned among the leaves. This is the first lost glove spotted on my walks this season.

    It looked new, so I moved it to a more visible location on a nearby fence hoping it might be reunited with its mate.

    Read more about how fences are the Unofficial Lost and Found Department for small items like this around the city and the more official sites where you can report Lost or Found items.

     

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a Birthday or Wedding Gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

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    Words: Penny Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013  Ed Cherubino  

  • What’s Open in Boston on Thanksgiving and MBTA Schedule Changes 2013

    UPDATE: What's Open in Boston on Thanksgiving 2015, Plus MBTA Schedule Changes, Parking, Trash & More

    What's open in Boston on Thanksgiving, 2013? What's closed?

    Do I have to feed the parking meters? What about street sweeping? Are the liquor stores and packies open? When do I put out my trash? And, what changes are there to the MBTA schedules?

    We have the answers for you, all organized on one post that we'll update as new information comes our way.

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    Here's a rundown of what's open in Boston on Thanksgiving, November 28, 2013.

    We post these rundowns early, when we notice our readers looking for the information on older posts. Because it's early, we will update as new information is announced. So, bookmark this page and check back. We'll send out notice of updates on Twitter.

    Restaurants, bars: Many will be open, check for special hours and menus. Here's our post on where to dine out on Thanksgiving. 

    Convenience stores: Many are open, check for special hours

    Supermarkets: Closeddue toMassachusetts "Blue Laws" (scroll to the bottom of the page)

    Retail stores: Closeddue toMassachusetts "Blue Laws"  

    Liquor stores: Closeddue toMassachusetts "Blue Laws" 

    Financial Services: As the British would say, this is a Bank Holiday with both banks and the stock markets in the United State closed. International markets are open.

    City, Town, State, and Federal offices and facilities are closed: This includes Schools, Libraries, and the Postal Service. Only emergency services are available.

    Parking & Street Sweeping

    Boston Parking: You don't have to feed the meters. Other parking rules apply.

    Street Sweeping: The city says, "Daytime street sweeping is suspended on city holidays, but nighttime sweeping schedules remain in effect. Constituents are advised to call 617-635-4500 for exact details."

    Trash Collection & Recycling

    Boston Trash Collection for Thanksgiving weekThe city says:

    "Thursday, November 28, 7am – Saturday, November 30, 2013, 5pm"

     "Delay trash and recycling pickup 1 day only if you live in South Boston, Allston, Brighton, Dorchester, East Boston, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain*, Mattapan, Roslindale, or West Roxbury AND your trash and recycling is normally collected on Thursday or Friday. *If you live in Jamaica Plain and your trash is picked up 2 times per week, do not delay."

    Update 11/26/13: The city has published its red box summary of the day. Here it is: Screen shot 2013-11-26 at 4.46.37 PM

    Two Hours of Free Metered Parking

    And the city has issued a press release with additional parking information for the shopping season.

    "The City of Boston will be offering two hours of free parking at the City's parking meters on the following six days this holiday season.

    1. Friday, November 29
    2. Saturday, November 30
    3. Saturday, December 7
    4. Saturday, December 14
    5. Saturday, December 21
    6. Saturday, December 28

    While payment at meters will not be required on these six days, the time limit on the meters will be in effect and enforced in order to give as many visitors as possible a chance to take advantage of this opportunity. Parking at the vast majority of Boston's parking meters is limited to two hours. However, at parking meters where the time limit is four hours, vehicles may park for free for up to four hours on these six days."

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    MBTA Schedule Changes

    Here is the link to the MBTA schedule changes. This link will change sometime before the holiday. We have created a PDF version of the page that for the weekend that you can download if you wish. 

    Download 2013 MBTA Thanksgivng weekend schedule

    For further information check with the MBTA Customer Communications Department at 617-222-3200, TTY 617-222-5146, or visit them at: www.mbta.com.

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: istockphoto.com  

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