Keeping our Rings Fountain running
Two months after a temporary security fence was installed around the Rings Fountain, the Rose Kennedy Greenway Maintenance staff is getting close to completing repairs and cleaning of the fountain in preparation of starting it for the 2017 fountain season. This fountain is approaching its 10th year in operation and many of the components are […]
A Year in Maintaining The Greenway
On any given day while walking through our parks, you are likely to encounter a member of our Maintenance team lending their expertise towards maintaining The Greenway. Our Maintenance team cares for seven water features, acres of specialty paving, complex lighting systems, and more. The Conservancy’s maintenance staff, under the leadership of Superintendent Bob Stigberg, handles repairs, fountain […]
Before and After by the Maintenance Team
Everyone loves a good before and after photo. From home remodels, to personal fitness transformations, there’s nothing more satisfying than seeing the bookends of a completed project. Thanks to a lot of hard work by the maintenance team (and some great iphone photos), we’re pleased to share the Greenway’s latest mini-makeovers! Repaired Ramp on NW Corner of Parcel 10 […]
It Pays to Volunteer!
There are lots of ways in which volunteering for the Greenway Conservancy can benefit you! Here are just a few reasons to come out and join our staff in caring for the parks: Kelly, our Seasonal Horticulturist, trained our volunteers how to prune roses two weeks ago in the Fort Point Channel Parks. If you have […]
Rings Fountain Work Completed
On Monday, April 29th, our maintenance team of Bob, Nick, Tom and Ray, with help from a few others, completed the project to clean and repair our pride and joy, the Rings Fountain, for the summer season.
4/2/13 North End Community Meeting Summary
Our thanks to more than 30 people who attended our North End Community Meeting on April 2nd at Fairmont Hotel in the North End. Our opening presentation is linked here and we’ve done our best to summarize the questions (and answers) as well as input from participants. From the Facilities and Maintenance Breakout, Steve Anderson, […]
Rings Fountain Repair & Cleaning Project Update
Our maintenance team just began the fifth week of our two month project to repair and clean the most popular water feature on the greenway. We’re making great progress and the Rings Fountain will be up and running just in time for summer! Last week, we removed the remaining solenoid valves and hoses from the […]
Rings Fountain: Cleaning & Repairs
If you’re in the Wharf District Parks over the next two months, you may notice a construction around the Rings Fountain area. Repairs and cleaning of the Rings Fountain will take place starting March 1 with an estimated completion date of April 30.
Growing Greener: Fall Recap
The Green & Grow folks have been busy this fall, see what they’ve been up to in our latest blog!
“Welcome” New Green & Grow Class!
The transition into fall and the start of a new school year signals it is time to say farewell to our Green & Grow summer interns and welcome a fresh class of new faces for the 2011-2012 program year.
