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  • Flu Shot Information Update for 2012 – 2013 Season

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    UPDATE: Latest Flu Vaccination Information … Boston Area Resources to Find a Flu Shot

     

    Here's the latest Flu Shot information. We've compiled a list of sources to help in your search for this season's vaccination.

    Update 5.24.13 – Health Department officials report "… flu activity in Massachusetts remains low …"

    Update 5.23.13 – Google shows flu activity in MA is Low.

    Update 1.9.13 – Here's a link to information on caring for someone with the flu and preventing the spread of the disease.

    And, for a friend suffering from a bad cold or the flu, remember Chicken Soup for a Sick Friend!

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reminds us that the vaccine for the 2012-2013 flu season "will protect against the three influenza viruses that research indicates will be most common during the season. This includes an influenza A (H1N1) virus, an influenza A (H3N2) virus, and an influenza B virus."

    You'll find assistance from federal, state, and local authorities– including medical institutions and retail stores. There are sites to track flu activity, plus suggestions that could help save you time and money.

    As always, check with your doctor or other healthcare professionals for any flu-related advice.  

    Do federal, state, and city health officials have any updates on flu or flu vaccinations?

    Where can I get a flu vaccination in the Boston area?

    • Here's a search box made available to us by the U.S. Department of Health. Just enter your Zip Code, hit go, and you'll have a map of options.  


    Where can I get a flu vaccination in the surrounding area?

    More information below the ad.

    Whether you're waiting in line for a flu shot or taking an easy day with a headcold, an Amazon Kindle makes a great companion. Buy new books on the fly, dig into your archive to re-read old favorites. And, thank you to everyone who supports the compiling of information like this by beginning all their Amazon shopping from BostonZest. It doesn't cost you a penny more, but it does put a few pennies in our pockets.

    What's the level of flu activity in our area?

    More details below…

    • Some Pharmacies have flu vaccine, including CVS,  Walgreens, and  RiteAid.
    • If you haven't checked lately, this might be a good time to consult with your primary care physician for the latest flu shot information.
    • Whichever flu shot location you choose, we recommend that you call the site directly before going.

    Follow us on Twitter for alerts when we update this article.

    Details:
    Words: Ed Cherubino
    Photo Credit: James Gathany, courtesy of  the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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  • Flu Shot Information Update for 2012 – 2013 Season

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    UPDATE: Latest Flu Vaccination Information … Boston Area Resources to Find a Flu Shot

     

    Here's the latest Flu Shot information. We've compiled a list of sources to help in your search for this season's vaccination.

    Update 5.24.13 – Health Department officials report "… flu activity in Massachusetts remains low …"

    Update 5.23.13 – Google shows flu activity in MA is Low.

    Update 1.9.13 – Here's a link to information on caring for someone with the flu and preventing the spread of the disease.

    And, for a friend suffering from a bad cold or the flu, remember Chicken Soup for a Sick Friend!

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reminds us that the vaccine for the 2012-2013 flu season "will protect against the three influenza viruses that research indicates will be most common during the season. This includes an influenza A (H1N1) virus, an influenza A (H3N2) virus, and an influenza B virus."

    You'll find assistance from federal, state, and local authorities– including medical institutions and retail stores. There are sites to track flu activity, plus suggestions that could help save you time and money.

    As always, check with your doctor or other healthcare professionals for any flu-related advice.  

    Do federal, state, and city health officials have any updates on flu or flu vaccinations?

    Where can I get a flu vaccination in the Boston area?

    • Here's a search box made available to us by the U.S. Department of Health. Just enter your Zip Code, hit go, and you'll have a map of options.  


    Where can I get a flu vaccination in the surrounding area?

    More information below the ad.

    Whether you're waiting in line for a flu shot or taking an easy day with a headcold, an Amazon Kindle makes a great companion. Buy new books on the fly, dig into your archive to re-read old favorites. And, thank you to everyone who supports the compiling of information like this by beginning all their Amazon shopping from BostonZest. It doesn't cost you a penny more, but it does put a few pennies in our pockets.

    What's the level of flu activity in our area?

    More details below…

    • Some Pharmacies have flu vaccine, including CVS,  Walgreens, and  RiteAid.
    • If you haven't checked lately, this might be a good time to consult with your primary care physician for the latest flu shot information.
    • Whichever flu shot location you choose, we recommend that you call the site directly before going.

    Follow us on Twitter for alerts when we update this article.

    Details:
    Words: Ed Cherubino
    Photo Credit: James Gathany, courtesy of  the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

    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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    Flu Season Is Here–Vaccinate to Protect You and Your Loved Ones from Flu
    Beacon Hill woman first Bostonian diagnosed with West Nile Virus this year
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    Boston Area Commencement Dates Spring 2013
    Boston Flu Outbreak Declared, Andover Health Offers Vaccinations – Patch.com
    Flu picks up steam across the U.S.
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  • Flu Shot Information Update for 2012 – 2013 Season

    Flu shot2003-12-08-cdc-flu shot -

     

    UPDATE: Latest Flu Vaccination Information … Boston Area Resources to Find a Flu Shot

     

    Here's the latest Flu Shot information. We've compiled a list of sources to help in your search for this season's vaccination.

    Update 5.24.13 – Health Department officials report "… flu activity in Massachusetts remains low …"

    Update 5.23.13 – Google shows flu activity in MA is Low.

    Update 1.9.13 – Here's a link to information on caring for someone with the flu and preventing the spread of the disease.

    And, for a friend suffering from a bad cold or the flu, remember Chicken Soup for a Sick Friend!

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reminds us that the vaccine for the 2012-2013 flu season "will protect against the three influenza viruses that research indicates will be most common during the season. This includes an influenza A (H1N1) virus, an influenza A (H3N2) virus, and an influenza B virus."

    You'll find assistance from federal, state, and local authorities– including medical institutions and retail stores. There are sites to track flu activity, plus suggestions that could help save you time and money.

    As always, check with your doctor or other healthcare professionals for any flu-related advice.  

    Do federal, state, and city health officials have any updates on flu or flu vaccinations?

    Where can I get a flu vaccination in the Boston area?

    • Here's a search box made available to us by the U.S. Department of Health. Just enter your Zip Code, hit go, and you'll have a map of options.  


    Where can I get a flu vaccination in the surrounding area?

    More information below the ad.

    Whether you're waiting in line for a flu shot or taking an easy day with a headcold, an Amazon Kindle makes a great companion. Buy new books on the fly, dig into your archive to re-read old favorites. And, thank you to everyone who supports the compiling of information like this by beginning all their Amazon shopping from BostonZest. It doesn't cost you a penny more, but it does put a few pennies in our pockets.

    What's the level of flu activity in our area?

    More details below…

    • Some Pharmacies have flu vaccine, including CVS,  Walgreens, and  RiteAid.
    • If you haven't checked lately, this might be a good time to consult with your primary care physician for the latest flu shot information.
    • Whichever flu shot location you choose, we recommend that you call the site directly before going.

    Follow us on Twitter for alerts when we update this article.

    Details:
    Words: Ed Cherubino
    Photo Credit: James Gathany, courtesy of  the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

    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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    Beacon Hill woman first Bostonian diagnosed with West Nile Virus this year
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    Boston Area Commencement Dates Spring 2013
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    Flu picks up steam across the U.S.
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  • The Walking Bostonian, Our Friday Link

    A very well presented report on MassDOT's meeting about the Bowker Overpass brought The Walking Bostonian blog to our attention. We instantly subscribed and are catching up on back posts.

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    On the about page, this description made us see a bit of a kindred soul in Matthew, the blogger.

    "This blog is a place for me to write down some of my thoughts. I live in the city of Boston, MA and I work in the field of Computer Science. I use my two feet, augmented by mass transit, to get around. Although I am not an urban planner, I try to pay attention to the city around me, many parts of which we take for granted. I am attempting to figure out why some cities decline, why some succeed, and how we can help." 

    We live in the city, don't own a car, use our feet (goal of 10,000 steps a day), and the MBTA for most of our transport. We're also people who notice things, and we're walking advocates.

    We don't understand why walkers are not given top priority in city planning. Hey, we are way less expensive and even more environmentally friendly than bikes! 

    There is a lot to think about and learn on the pages of the Walking Bostonian. Questions are raised, background information is supplied, throughtful options considered, and some interesting walks are mapped on Google Earth.

    Related Posts: For our Friday Link collection click here.

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

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  • What’s Open on July 4th, 2012 in Boston & MBTA Schedules

    Here's a run-down of what's Open & Closed in Boston on Monday, July 4th, 2012 and changes to MBTA schedules.

    This is an old post. Here's a link is the 2015 resource page for July 4th:

    What's Open on July 4th, 2015 in Boston, Parking, Trash & MBTA Schedules

     

    We publish these reminders before a holiday to help you make your plans, and we update the information as more official word is released. Follow us on Twitter to be notified of updates. Or, scroll down to the bottom of this post and subscribe to the comment feed to receive email notice of updates.

    Photo: John Schinker used under this creative commons license. Here's a link to his wonderful July 4th photostream! 

    Restaurants, bars: Open

    Convenience stores: Open

    Supermarkets: Open

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

    Liquor stores: Open

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

    Financial Services: As the British would say, this is a "Bank Holiday" with both banks and the stock markets in the United States closed. Some international markets are open. Also, some banks may open certain branch offices– often those inside supermarkets. Check with your own financial institution for details.

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    Boston Parking: You don't have to feed the meters. Other parking rules apply. There will be some temporary parking restrictions and some street closures in the areas surrounding the Charles River Esplanade on July 4th.

    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: from the city's site, "Independence Day, Wednesday, July 4 | 7am – Saturday, July 7, 2012 | 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 Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday. *If you live in Jamaica Plain and your trash is picked up 2 times per week, do not delay."

    Here are some of our related posts about July 4th, the Charles RIver, and the Esplanade 

        How to Get to the Esplanade from Boston

        Once Grand, Now Unnoticed

        Charles River Clean Up Boat Update

     

    MBTA Schedule Changes

    Here's a link to the information released by the MBTA. With all the special schedules for the tall ships in addition to the July 4th schedule changes, we feel you need to look at the original material. 

    Remember! Fare increases and some changes to MBTA services including The Ride are "effective July 1, 2012." Check www.MBTA.com in advance to be certain the bus, or train, and the stop that you intend to use is still available.

    Save storage space with these collapsible coolers. Perfect for small city homes. We have an older version of the Arctic Zone 30 model, and it's amazing at keeping things chilled. We not only use it for picnics, but grab it to go grocery shopping. 

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    Writers: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photos: By John Schinker used under this creative commons license. Here's a link to his wonderful July 4th photostream! 

  • Northeastern, Forsyth and Hemenway: Where to Find Food Trucks

    As these rolling restaurants expand their reach and numbers throughout the Boston area, we’re Food Truck Tracking– checking out some of their favorite nesting spots, and what you’ll find when you get there. -The BostonZest Team!

    Fenway- Northeastern- Forsyth and Hemenway Streets

    Location: The intersection of Forsyth and Hemenway Streets. (map)

    MBTA Link: Take a Green Line E train and get off at the Northeastern stop.

    More info @: Boston's Food Truck Page, Hub Food trucks, or on the Street Food Boston app. 

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    How many trucks: One truck at a time.

    Who's here: The schedule calls for Mei Mei Street Kitchen, Roxy's Grilled Cheese, Frozen Hoagies and Boston Speed Dog. (Update: May 3, 2012: Check the latest feeds from these trucks. Steve at Hub Food trucks tells us there have been some changes to the schedule.)

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    What we had: The opening day of Mei Mei drew us out to this spot. Our lunch was "Beef & Cheese Dumplings," "Porky Mac & Cheese," "Supah Spicy Magic Brownies," and "Crimson Berry Iced Tea." 

    Hours and dates: So far, some Tuesday through Friday lunch and dinner slots are filled here. 

    Tips: If you crave shade on a summer afternoon, the open space east of the building where the truck parks is a nice strip of shady grass that everyone seems to use for sitting and walking between streets.

    And, if you are visiting the Museum of Fine Arts, a visit to a food truck might be just the break you need in a long day of viewing treasures.

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    Where to Eat: There are benches up towards the museum, grassy lawns for picnic style dining, stone seating on Forsyth Street and a few tables in front of a Northeastern building on the corner. 

    Where to eat inside: We'll leave this one to you. Let us know if you have a good idea for a place to dine inside in the winter. 

    Restrooms: You could check in the Northeastern campus buildings where the public is allowed. If you're a member of the Museum of Fine Arts, you can use your free admission to access their facilities. If you know of a spot or two, add them to the Universal Hub Wicked Good Guide to Boston Restrooms so the rest of us can find them. 

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    Bonus points for: A super friendly crowd of food truck lovers! The line was filled with happy, fun folks.

    For more of our Food Truck/Street Food coverage: click here. Or, anytime you visit BostonZest, you can click on the "Food Truck/Street Food" tab at the top of the page.

    Link: Boston Food Truck Location Map  

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

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  • MBTA Apps Our Friday Link

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    We love knowing when the bus or train is coming and have used those iPhone apps for awhile. Recently, we noticed that the MBTA has added a page for Apps to its Rider Tools section.

    And, don't forget that Google Maps also give you live transit updates.

    We've used Catch the Bus for a long time but would like to hear what you are using and how well it works. 

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    Photography: © 2012 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

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  • When Saint Patrick’s Day (March 17, 2012) Falls on a Saturday…

    For the latest information, go to:

    When Saint Patrick's Day (March 17, 2013) Falls on a Sunday

    This year, Saint Patrick's Day falls on a Saturday so I was curious, would city and state workers in Suffolk County get Friday off or Monday? And will parking, trash, and liquor sales change for the day. You'll find those answers below.

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    I do know that a lot of people will be taking advantage of the weekend date to come to Boston. Questions about where to stay, which Irish Pub to visit, and how to get around the city have popped up over on the Boston Trip Advisor forum. It looks like visitors are coming here from all over the country and especially from Ireland.

    Do you celebrate Saint Patrick's Day?

    What are your traditions for his yearly festival of all things Irish? 

    Who makes your favorite brown bread or Irish soda bread? Scones?

    Are you going to the parade on Sunday?

    (Here's how to get there via the MBTA.)

    Will you be wearin' the green? 

    (Here's a post on where to buy or rent all sorts of wearables!)

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    Here are a bunch of Friday Links for Saint Patrick's Day

    Boston Chowhounds had two recent conversations about where to find the best, full Irish breakfast.

    Full Irish Breakfast

    Boston area breakfast recap (for this one, start from the bottom since Irish breakfast discussion is there)

    And, they're  talking about Corned Beef & Cabbage.

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    About your holiday questions…

    According to the Secretary of State's website,  

    "All holidays falling on Sunday must be observed on Monday, under state law. Saturday holidays are observed on Saturday." That means this year, no deal. Next year, they get Monday off!

    The day is not listed on Boston's list of holidays that change parking regulations or trash pick up, so feed those meters and stick to your trash schedule. 

    Basically, everything is open. But, in the past the city has asked South Boston liquor stores and bars to cut off sales early. Here's a Boston.com story on that from last year.

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    Matt Murphy's Pub Saves the Day

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    Photography: © 2008-2011 Penny  Cherubino  

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  • Free Open House at Washington HQ in Cambridge on the 22nd

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    Today may be the Federal holiday called Presidents' Day, but in Massachusetts today is officially Washington's Birthday.

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    And, this year, on Thursday the 22nd, you can tour the house in Cambridge that served as Washington's headquarters during the Siege of Boston. While the building is officially closed for the season, it will be open on Washington's birthday to celebrate the new designation of this National Parks Service property as the Longfellow House – Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site.

    Details of the change are here.

    The Parks Service Invites You to:

    "Celebrate George Washington's birthday! Join NPS staff as they guide visitors through General Washington's Brattle Street headquarters. Washington used the house at 105 Brattle Street as his headquarters during the Siege of Boston in 1775-1776.

    Tours given every half hour, starting at 11:30 a.m to 3:30 p.m."

    Related Posts:

    Did you know that anyone age 62 and over can get a lifetime Senior pass to our National Parks for $10?

    And, check: What's Open On Presidents' Day in Boston 2012 and MBTA Schedules

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    Photo of Washington statue in the Boston Public Garden: © 2012 Ed Cherubino  
    Photo of the House: From the collection of the Library of Congress, taken February 1963.

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

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    Here's a run-down of what's open in Boston on Presidents' Day and the MBTA schedules plus information on Boston parking for – February 20, 2012. We'll update this post as more information becomes available. And, if we didn't answer your specific question, leave a comment or tweet us @BostonZest. We may just add it to the list.

    Note: This is an out of date post!

    This is an old post. Here's the 2015 information on this topic.

     

    Restaurants, bars: Open

    Convenience stores: Open

    Supermarkets:     Open

    Retail stores: Are allowed to open if the owners choose

    Liquor stores: 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: As the British would say, this is a Bank Holiday with both Banks and the stock markets in the United States closed. Some international markets are open.

    Parking, Boston trash, and MBTA after the ad.

    This weekend is a great time to start your tax preparation. Step one, order your software by following this link to Amazon. You can even download some versions right from the Amazon Download Store. Shopping Amazon from here keeps information like this coming your way. 

     


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

    Boston Recycling and Trash Collection:

    Recycling and trash information from the City of Boston:

    • "Monday, February 20, 7am – Saturday, February 25, 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 Schedule Changes (Announced 2.17.12)

    "The MBTA has announced its service schedule for the Presidents' Day holiday.

    •    Blue, Orange, Green, and Red line trains will operate on a Saturday schedule.
    •    Commuter rail trains will operate on a Saturday schedule.
    •    Buses and trackless trolleys will operate on a Saturday schedule. Note: Express bus service on the following routes will operate on a modified schedule: 325, 326, 352, 354, 355, 501, 502, 504.
    •    Inner Harbor Ferry service from Charlestown and Long Wharf will operate on a regular weekday schedule.
    •    Hingham, Quincy, and Hull commuter boat service will operate on a regular weekday schedule.
    •    Quincy ferries will operate on a normal weekday schedule
    •    THE RIDE Service will operate on a Saturday schedule. Customers should contact their contractors for service information.

    For additional information on routes, schedules, and fares, please call the MBTA Customer Service Center at (617) 222-3200 or 1-800-392-6100 (hearing impaired TDD 617-222-5146)," or log onto the MBTA’s website www.mbta.com.

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

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