Those of us who live in and around Boston are likely familiar with the recent discussion about potential MBTA fare hikes and service cuts. These proposals come as a way of dealing with massive deficits and a struggling system. However, it has been brought to our attention by the Boston Harbor Island Alliance that some [...]
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A few months ago, while flipping through a few of our titles, we realized how lucky we were to have access to such beautiful photography of Boston and New England here at Union Park Press. After all, when you publish books about New England’s historic houses and landscapes, Greater Boston’s parks and gardens, and underwater [...]
Image courtesy of bu.edu With Christmas and Hanukkah over, we’re through the heart of the holiday season… but there’s still one more event to plan for, and it’s right around the corner. If you haven’t nailed down plans for New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day, don’t worry. Boston’s Best Cruises and the Friends of [...]
Here we go again. Another plan floated to build a casino on the Boston Harbor Islands. With Massachusetts recently passing legislation legalizing the establishment of casinos, attention has turned to where those casinos will be located. On an appearance on 96.9 WTKK radio, the new head of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission was asked about Peddocks Island [...]
The Trent Affair. For many Americans, the name probably rings a bell from high school history classes of yore. But do you really remember anything about this dusty relic of history? It was something to do with a politician’s extramarital relationship, right? Well, no. The Trent Affair was an international incident that occurred during the [...]
Happy Halloween, everyone. Salem hogs all the limelight when it comes to haunted happenings, but there are plenty of ghostly tales in Boston as well, including out on Georges Island. And this October 31 marks the 150th anniversary of a particularly noteworthy date in the history of Fort Warren, that granite garrison out on Georges [...]
Congratulations are in order—the Georges Island Visitor Center is winning an award! The Boston Preservation Alliance has named the center, along with 11 other sites, including the Museum of Fine Arts, the Brewer Fountain on Boston Common, and the Fan Pier Public Green, as a 2011 Preservation Achievement Award winner. The awards are presented for [...]
In just a few weeks, the majority of us will only be able to visit the Boston Harbor Islands that are connected to the mainland. When regular ferry service ends after Columbus Day, those of us without private means to get to the islands will need to turn our focus back to the islands that [...]
