Tag: Boston

  • What’s Open in Boston and MBTA Schedules Labor Day 2012

    Here's a rundown of what's open and what's closed in Boston on Labor Day and changes to MBTA schedules for Monday, September 3, 2012.

     

    This is an outdated post. We have created a permanent Labor Day holiday resource page that we'll update each year with new information. This will keep our readers from finding outdated pages like this one. 

    Labor Day In Boston Resource Page

     

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    Parade in Park Square Boston years ago when Labor Day Parades were common. Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection. Used under creative commons license.

     Restaurants, bars: Open

    Convenience stores: Open

    Supermarkets: Open

    Liquor stores: Open

    Retail stores: Are allowed to open, if the owners wish to open.

    City, Town, State and Federal offices and facilities are closed: This includes Schools, Libraries, and the Postal Service (express mail will be delivered). Only emergency services are available.

    Financial Services:  In general, as the British would say, this is a Bank Holiday with both Banks and the stock markets in the United State closed. Some international markets are open. And, check with your bank, they might have some offices open.

    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."

    Boston Trash Collection:
    The City says,

    "Monday, September 3 | 7am – Saturday, September 8, 2012 | 5pm

    Delay trash and recycling pickup 1 day only if you live in Allston, Brighton, Dorchester, East Boston, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain*, Mattapan, Roslindale, or West Roxbury.

    *If you live in Jamaica Plain and your trash is picked up 2 times per week, do not delay."

    MBTA Labor Day Schedule, September 3, 2012 

    The MBTA says it will operate Subway trains (Red, Green, Orange, and Blue Lines), Silver Line, Buses, most Commuter Rail trains, and THE RIDE on a Sunday Schedule. For additional, specific information on routes, schedules, and fares, please call the MBTA at (617) 222-3200, TTY 617-222-5146, or visit www.mbta.com.

    If information like this from BostonZest is helpful to you, support us by beginning all your Amazon shopping from one of the Amazon ads on our site or by Clicking here to go to the Amazon home page.  

    Details:
    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection.

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  • What’s Open in Boston and MBTA Schedules Labor Day 2012

    Here's a rundown of what's open and what's closed in Boston on Labor Day and changes to MBTA schedules for Monday, September 3, 2012.

     

    This is an outdated post. We have created a permanent Labor Day holiday resource page that we'll update each year with new information. This will keep our readers from finding outdated pages like this one. 

    Labor Day In Boston Resource Page

     

    6011985554_fa1962e42e

    Parade in Park Square Boston years ago when Labor Day Parades were common. Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection. Used under creative commons license.

     Restaurants, bars: Open

    Convenience stores: Open

    Supermarkets: Open

    Liquor stores: Open

    Retail stores: Are allowed to open, if the owners wish to open.

    City, Town, State and Federal offices and facilities are closed: This includes Schools, Libraries, and the Postal Service (express mail will be delivered). Only emergency services are available.

    Financial Services:  In general, as the British would say, this is a Bank Holiday with both Banks and the stock markets in the United State closed. Some international markets are open. And, check with your bank, they might have some offices open.

    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."

    Boston Trash Collection:
    The City says,

    "Monday, September 3 | 7am – Saturday, September 8, 2012 | 5pm

    Delay trash and recycling pickup 1 day only if you live in Allston, Brighton, Dorchester, East Boston, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain*, Mattapan, Roslindale, or West Roxbury.

    *If you live in Jamaica Plain and your trash is picked up 2 times per week, do not delay."

    MBTA Labor Day Schedule, September 3, 2012 

    The MBTA says it will operate Subway trains (Red, Green, Orange, and Blue Lines), Silver Line, Buses, most Commuter Rail trains, and THE RIDE on a Sunday Schedule. For additional, specific information on routes, schedules, and fares, please call the MBTA at (617) 222-3200, TTY 617-222-5146, or visit www.mbta.com.

    If information like this from BostonZest is helpful to you, support us by beginning all your Amazon shopping from one of the Amazon ads on our site or by Clicking here to go to the Amazon home page.  

    Details:
    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection.

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  • The Summer Office

    PMC_5274 - Version 22012-07-08-atd-bbs-bpl-mckim-finial-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Summer is a time for creative office space. You just never know where the person on the other end of the phone might be on a beautiful Boston afternoon.

    What's on your Summer Fun shopping list? Shop Amazon Everything You Need for Summer Fun and support this site!

    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

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  • The Summer Office

    PMC_5274 - Version 22012-07-08-atd-bbs-bpl-mckim-finial-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Summer is a time for creative office space. You just never know where the person on the other end of the phone might be on a beautiful Boston afternoon.

    What's on your Summer Fun shopping list? Shop Amazon Everything You Need for Summer Fun and support this site!

    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 Penny & Ed 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.

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  • The Summer Office

    PMC_5274 - Version 22012-07-08-atd-bbs-bpl-mckim-finial-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Summer is a time for creative office space. You just never know where the person on the other end of the phone might be on a beautiful Boston afternoon.

    What's on your Summer Fun shopping list? Shop Amazon Everything You Need for Summer Fun and support this site!

    Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 Penny & Ed 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.

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  • Poppy Says, “Thank You!”

    PMC_5891 - Version 22012-08-09-poppy- commonwealt- avenue-mall-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Poppy is popping back into the Sunday Dog spotlight to say, "Thanks!" to everyone who held off on patting her, cuddling her, and introducing her to their dogs while she was waiting to have immunity from diseases that could make her very sick. 

    PMC_5879 - Version 22012-08-09-poppy-bench-park-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    We explained this danger period for puppies back in 2009 in this post:

    Welcome Puppy Reggie to the Neighborhood

    PMC_5899 - Version 22012-08-10-poppy- commonwealt- avenue-mall-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    First steps on the ground in Boston.

    On Friday, Poppy was 16 weeks old and finally her little paws could hit the sidewalks of Boston. At last, she could interact with some of the people who had been waiting to hold her and pat her, and with some of the dogs who'd been waiting to sniff her butt!

    DSC_7346 - Version 22012-08-10-poppy-slleping-snuggle-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    And after a long walk, she had a long sleep.

    Also, while we're passing out the thanks, we really appreciated the kind words from Lisa DeCanio over at BostInno. She not only included BostonZest in her 21 Local Must-Read Food Blogs, but also liked our Sunday Dog collection!

    Get to know all of our Sunday Dogs at Boston Dogs.

    What's your creative outlet this summer? Amazon has Art, Craft, and Sewing Supplies to inspire you to follow your dreams.

    Details:
    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 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.

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  • Poppy Says, “Thank You!”

    PMC_5891 - Version 22012-08-09-poppy- commonwealt- avenue-mall-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Poppy is popping back into the Sunday Dog spotlight to say, "Thanks!" to everyone who held off on patting her, cuddling her, and introducing her to their dogs while she was waiting to have immunity from diseases that could make her very sick. 

    PMC_5879 - Version 22012-08-09-poppy-bench-park-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    We explained this danger period for puppies back in 2009 in this post:

    Welcome Puppy Reggie to the Neighborhood

    PMC_5899 - Version 22012-08-10-poppy- commonwealt- avenue-mall-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    First steps on the ground in Boston.

    On Friday, Poppy was 16 weeks old and finally her little paws could hit the sidewalks of Boston. At last, she could interact with some of the people who had been waiting to hold her and pat her, and with some of the dogs who'd been waiting to sniff her butt!

    DSC_7346 - Version 22012-08-10-poppy-slleping-snuggle-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    And after a long walk, she had a long sleep.

    Also, while we're passing out the thanks, we really appreciated the kind words from Lisa DeCanio over at BostInno. She not only included BostonZest in her 21 Local Must-Read Food Blogs, but also liked our Sunday Dog collection!

    Get to know all of our Sunday Dogs at Boston Dogs.

    What's your creative outlet this summer? Amazon has Art, Craft, and Sewing Supplies to inspire you to follow your dreams.

    Details:
    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 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.

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  • Poppy Says, “Thank You!”

    PMC_5891 - Version 22012-08-09-poppy- commonwealt- avenue-mall-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Poppy is popping back into the Sunday Dog spotlight to say, "Thanks!" to everyone who held off on patting her, cuddling her, and introducing her to their dogs while she was waiting to have immunity from diseases that could make her very sick. 

    PMC_5879 - Version 22012-08-09-poppy-bench-park-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    We explained this danger period for puppies back in 2009 in this post:

    Welcome Puppy Reggie to the Neighborhood

    PMC_5899 - Version 22012-08-10-poppy- commonwealt- avenue-mall-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    First steps on the ground in Boston.

    On Friday, Poppy was 16 weeks old and finally her little paws could hit the sidewalks of Boston. At last, she could interact with some of the people who had been waiting to hold her and pat her, and with some of the dogs who'd been waiting to sniff her butt!

    DSC_7346 - Version 22012-08-10-poppy-slleping-snuggle-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    And after a long walk, she had a long sleep.

    Also, while we're passing out the thanks, we really appreciated the kind words from Lisa DeCanio over at BostInno. She not only included BostonZest in her 21 Local Must-Read Food Blogs, but also liked our Sunday Dog collection!

    Get to know all of our Sunday Dogs at Boston Dogs.

    What's your creative outlet this summer? Amazon has Art, Craft, and Sewing Supplies to inspire you to follow your dreams.

    Details:
    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 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.

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  • Close to Nature in the City

    DSC_6418 - Version 22012-06-29-bee-hydrengea-blue-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Living in the city seems to put me more in touch with nature, than I was when I lived in the suburbs.

    Here I see the bees at work on flowers inches from my side, like this busy buzzer collecting pollen from a beautiful hydrangea.

    When walking is your primary means of transportation, you can look around and enjoy the trees that shade you and celebrate the gardens that add color and fragrance to your day.

    What's on your walking shopping list? Shop Amazon's own Endless shoe store and support this site! It won't cost you anymore, but Amazon will put a few coins in our tip jar!

    Details:

    Words: Penny Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 Ed 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.

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  • Close to Nature in the City

    DSC_6418 - Version 22012-06-29-bee-hydrengea-blue-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    Living in the city seems to put me more in touch with nature, than I was when I lived in the suburbs.

    Here I see the bees at work on flowers inches from my side, like this busy buzzer collecting pollen from a beautiful hydrangea.

    When walking is your primary means of transportation, you can look around and enjoy the trees that shade you and celebrate the gardens that add color and fragrance to your day.

    What's on your walking shopping list? Shop Amazon's own Endless shoe store and support this site! It won't cost you anymore, but Amazon will put a few coins in our tip jar!

    Details:

    Words: Penny Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 Ed 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.

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