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The #CharlesRiver #CommunityGarden in #AllstonMA helped me to cope when I lived in the city. While I didn't have a plot, I still enjoyed the #GreenSpace and it helped ground and calm me. I hope it stays around for many, many more years!
History of our Garden
"The Charles River Community Garden, #CRCG, was established in 1979/80 by Julie Hensler, who could not find an available plot in the Herter Garden. She contacted the Dept of Food and Agriculture community gardening program and was told there was land further upstream. She rounded up 20 friends and they staked out a 60’ x 40’ garden and turned the soil. It was then divided into 10’ x 20’ plots. Adjacent to the CRCG was the #BostonFoodCoop Small #VictoryGarden. In 1985-86 Julie and her husband took a year off to travel around the world, giving the work of Garden Coordinator to two gardeners who failed to do the job. The garden appeared abandoned and the Dept of Agriculture threatened to terminate the lease. 'Julie called all of the garden members from 1984: many had moved, some had just given up. The list of active gardeners was only about half a dozen people. Everywhere Jule went she tried to convince people to join the garden. Those who joined took 2, 3 or even 4 plots to keep the garden running. The effort was successful, and the garden got approval from the Dept of Agriculture to continue.' In 1996 the two gardens merged under Sue Wymelenberg, who secured funds for the fence and formed the Garden Council. Sue was succeeded by Peter Burns."
#SolarPunkSunday #CommunityGardens #BostonMA #SpendTimeOutdoors
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The #CharlesRiver #CommunityGarden in #AllstonMA helped me to cope when I lived in the city. While I didn't have a plot, I still enjoyed the #GreenSpace and it helped ground and calm me. I hope it stays around for many, many more years!
History of our Garden
"The Charles River Community Garden, #CRCG, was established in 1979/80 by Julie Hensler, who could not find an available plot in the Herter Garden. She contacted the Dept of Food and Agriculture community gardening program and was told there was land further upstream. She rounded up 20 friends and they staked out a 60’ x 40’ garden and turned the soil. It was then divided into 10’ x 20’ plots. Adjacent to the CRCG was the #BostonFoodCoop Small #VictoryGarden. In 1985-86 Julie and her husband took a year off to travel around the world, giving the work of Garden Coordinator to two gardeners who failed to do the job. The garden appeared abandoned and the Dept of Agriculture threatened to terminate the lease. 'Julie called all of the garden members from 1984: many had moved, some had just given up. The list of active gardeners was only about half a dozen people. Everywhere Jule went she tried to convince people to join the garden. Those who joined took 2, 3 or even 4 plots to keep the garden running. The effort was successful, and the garden got approval from the Dept of Agriculture to continue.' In 1996 the two gardens merged under Sue Wymelenberg, who secured funds for the fence and formed the Garden Council. Sue was succeeded by Peter Burns."
#SolarPunkSunday #CommunityGardens #BostonMA #SpendTimeOutdoors
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List of #BostonMA #CommunityGardens
"Our 56 community gardens —totaling 15 acres across eight Boston neighborhoods—are tended and cared for by local residents. These oases of green are sources of neighborhood pride that connect people and place. They turn neighbors into friends, strengthen family bonds and traditions, and inspire joy in the shared work of growing fresh, healthy, and delicious food."
https://thetrustees.org/content/list-of-boston-community-gardens/
#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #GreenerCities #GrowYourOwn #TrusteesOfReservations
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List of #BostonMA #CommunityGardens
"Our 56 community gardens —totaling 15 acres across eight Boston neighborhoods—are tended and cared for by local residents. These oases of green are sources of neighborhood pride that connect people and place. They turn neighbors into friends, strengthen family bonds and traditions, and inspire joy in the shared work of growing fresh, healthy, and delicious food."
https://thetrustees.org/content/list-of-boston-community-gardens/
#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #GreenerCities #GrowYourOwn #TrusteesOfReservations
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List of #BostonMA #CommunityGardens
"Our 56 community gardens —totaling 15 acres across eight Boston neighborhoods—are tended and cared for by local residents. These oases of green are sources of neighborhood pride that connect people and place. They turn neighbors into friends, strengthen family bonds and traditions, and inspire joy in the shared work of growing fresh, healthy, and delicious food."
https://thetrustees.org/content/list-of-boston-community-gardens/
#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #GreenerCities #GrowYourOwn #TrusteesOfReservations
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List of #BostonMA #CommunityGardens
"Our 56 community gardens —totaling 15 acres across eight Boston neighborhoods—are tended and cared for by local residents. These oases of green are sources of neighborhood pride that connect people and place. They turn neighbors into friends, strengthen family bonds and traditions, and inspire joy in the shared work of growing fresh, healthy, and delicious food."
https://thetrustees.org/content/list-of-boston-community-gardens/
#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #GreenerCities #GrowYourOwn #TrusteesOfReservations
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List of #BostonMA #CommunityGardens
"Our 56 community gardens —totaling 15 acres across eight Boston neighborhoods—are tended and cared for by local residents. These oases of green are sources of neighborhood pride that connect people and place. They turn neighbors into friends, strengthen family bonds and traditions, and inspire joy in the shared work of growing fresh, healthy, and delicious food."
https://thetrustees.org/content/list-of-boston-community-gardens/
#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #GreenerCities #GrowYourOwn #TrusteesOfReservations
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#BostonMA - Save the date - August 2nd!
#FixitClinic: Artisans Asylum
11:00am - 2:00pm
Artisans Asylum
96 Holton St
#AllstonMA 02135"Explore #troubleshooting and repair with volunteer coaches.
"Fixit Clinics are free workshops where people bring broken stuff—from bikes to blenders to blazers—and volunteer coaches share their tools and know-how, working with you to disassemble, troubleshoot and (hopefully) repair items. These meet-ups build hands-on skills, confidence, community, and a culture of reuse and repair. They are family friendly and open to all.
The City of Boston Environment Department is partnering with the Artisan's Asylum to host one of these events.
Register to participate.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
- A broken gadget, small appliance, computer, toy, tool, textile good, or other item
- A description of what’s wrong and anything you’ve tried to fix it
- Useful tools and parts, if you have them
- A desire to explore and learn!"FMI and to register:
https://www.boston.gov/calendar/fixit-clinic-artisans-asylum-0cc: @knizer
#SolarPunkSunday #RepairClinics #Mending #RightToRepair #ReduceReuseRepair
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#BostonMA - Save the date - August 2nd!
#FixitClinic: Artisans Asylum
11:00am - 2:00pm
Artisans Asylum
96 Holton St
#AllstonMA 02135"Explore #troubleshooting and repair with volunteer coaches.
"Fixit Clinics are free workshops where people bring broken stuff—from bikes to blenders to blazers—and volunteer coaches share their tools and know-how, working with you to disassemble, troubleshoot and (hopefully) repair items. These meet-ups build hands-on skills, confidence, community, and a culture of reuse and repair. They are family friendly and open to all.
The City of Boston Environment Department is partnering with the Artisan's Asylum to host one of these events.
Register to participate.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
- A broken gadget, small appliance, computer, toy, tool, textile good, or other item
- A description of what’s wrong and anything you’ve tried to fix it
- Useful tools and parts, if you have them
- A desire to explore and learn!"FMI and to register:
https://www.boston.gov/calendar/fixit-clinic-artisans-asylum-0cc: @knizer
#SolarPunkSunday #RepairClinics #Mending #RightToRepair #ReduceReuseRepair
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'Dangerous' air quality in Detroit, Minneapolis as thick wildfire smoke shrouds the sky for millions
Smoke from wildfires burning in Ontario have caused air quality to reach "dangerous" levels across Canada, and the northeastern and midwestern United States. And it could get worse before conditions improve.
By Brian Lada, AccuWeather meteorologist
Published Jul 15, 2026 11:50 AM EDT | Updated Jul 16, 2026
" Massive plumes of smoke are descending across parts of Canada and the United States, creating dangerous air quality and scenes reminiscent of the historic wildfire smoke outbreak from three summers ago.
" 'In 2023, a major fire outbreak in Quebec caused days of unhealthy air quality in the northeastern U.S.,' AccuWeather Vice President of Forecast Operations Dan DePodwin said. 'This event could cause similar levels of poor air quality in spots.'
"Air quality alerts have been issued for millions of people, including across all of #Connecticut, #Delaware, #Massachusetts, #Michigan, #NewHampshire, #NewJersey, #NewYork, #Ohio, #Pennsylvania, #RhodeIsland and #Wisconsin.
"Over 800 wildfires are currently burning across Canada, including dozens that are out of control across western #Ontario, the source of most of the smoke. 'Many of these fires may have been started by lightning,' AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Brett Anderson said.
"On Wednesday, #Toronto had some of the worst air quality in North America, reaching 'very unhealthy' levels with an AQI of 220. #BostonMA was not far behind with an unhealthy AQI of 147.
" 'When the AQI climbs into the 150+ range for a full day outside, that’s in the ballpark of [smoking] 7 to 9 cigarettes,' Dr. Jonathan M. Tan, division chief of General Anesthesiology at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, told AccuWeather.
"Conditions deteriorated by Thursday morning, with widespread "dangerous" air quality across nearly all the Great Lakes region and into parts of the Northeast. Minneapolis and Duluth, Minnesota, as well as Detroit, were among the worst cities at daybreak Thursday, with AQIs over 340.
" 'Any exposure to the air, even for a few minutes, can lead to serious health effects on everybody,' Plume Labs said.
Avoid outdoor activities.' "#CanadianWildfires #CRBox #AirQuality
#WildfireSmoke #AQI #HEPAFilters #CorsiRosenthalBox #AirCleaners #Masks #ParticulateMatter #RespiratorMasks #StayIndoors #HazardousAir #AirQualityAlert -
'Dangerous' air quality in Detroit, Minneapolis as thick wildfire smoke shrouds the sky for millions
Smoke from wildfires burning in Ontario have caused air quality to reach "dangerous" levels across Canada, and the northeastern and midwestern United States. And it could get worse before conditions improve.
By Brian Lada, AccuWeather meteorologist
Published Jul 15, 2026 11:50 AM EDT | Updated Jul 16, 2026
" Massive plumes of smoke are descending across parts of Canada and the United States, creating dangerous air quality and scenes reminiscent of the historic wildfire smoke outbreak from three summers ago.
" 'In 2023, a major fire outbreak in Quebec caused days of unhealthy air quality in the northeastern U.S.,' AccuWeather Vice President of Forecast Operations Dan DePodwin said. 'This event could cause similar levels of poor air quality in spots.'
"Air quality alerts have been issued for millions of people, including across all of #Connecticut, #Delaware, #Massachusetts, #Michigan, #NewHampshire, #NewJersey, #NewYork, #Ohio, #Pennsylvania, #RhodeIsland and #Wisconsin.
"Over 800 wildfires are currently burning across Canada, including dozens that are out of control across western #Ontario, the source of most of the smoke. 'Many of these fires may have been started by lightning,' AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Brett Anderson said.
"On Wednesday, #Toronto had some of the worst air quality in North America, reaching 'very unhealthy' levels with an AQI of 220. #BostonMA was not far behind with an unhealthy AQI of 147.
" 'When the AQI climbs into the 150+ range for a full day outside, that’s in the ballpark of [smoking] 7 to 9 cigarettes,' Dr. Jonathan M. Tan, division chief of General Anesthesiology at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, told AccuWeather.
"Conditions deteriorated by Thursday morning, with widespread "dangerous" air quality across nearly all the Great Lakes region and into parts of the Northeast. Minneapolis and Duluth, Minnesota, as well as Detroit, were among the worst cities at daybreak Thursday, with AQIs over 340.
" 'Any exposure to the air, even for a few minutes, can lead to serious health effects on everybody,' Plume Labs said.
Avoid outdoor activities.' "#CanadianWildfires #CRBox #AirQuality
#WildfireSmoke #AQI #HEPAFilters #CorsiRosenthalBox #AirCleaners #Masks #ParticulateMatter #RespiratorMasks #StayIndoors #HazardousAir #AirQualityAlert -
'Dangerous' air quality in Detroit, Minneapolis as thick wildfire smoke shrouds the sky for millions
Smoke from wildfires burning in Ontario have caused air quality to reach "dangerous" levels across Canada, and the northeastern and midwestern United States. And it could get worse before conditions improve.
By Brian Lada, AccuWeather meteorologist
Published Jul 15, 2026 11:50 AM EDT | Updated Jul 16, 2026
" Massive plumes of smoke are descending across parts of Canada and the United States, creating dangerous air quality and scenes reminiscent of the historic wildfire smoke outbreak from three summers ago.
" 'In 2023, a major fire outbreak in Quebec caused days of unhealthy air quality in the northeastern U.S.,' AccuWeather Vice President of Forecast Operations Dan DePodwin said. 'This event could cause similar levels of poor air quality in spots.'
"Air quality alerts have been issued for millions of people, including across all of #Connecticut, #Delaware, #Massachusetts, #Michigan, #NewHampshire, #NewJersey, #NewYork, #Ohio, #Pennsylvania, #RhodeIsland and #Wisconsin.
"Over 800 wildfires are currently burning across Canada, including dozens that are out of control across western #Ontario, the source of most of the smoke. 'Many of these fires may have been started by lightning,' AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Brett Anderson said.
"On Wednesday, #Toronto had some of the worst air quality in North America, reaching 'very unhealthy' levels with an AQI of 220. #BostonMA was not far behind with an unhealthy AQI of 147.
" 'When the AQI climbs into the 150+ range for a full day outside, that’s in the ballpark of [smoking] 7 to 9 cigarettes,' Dr. Jonathan M. Tan, division chief of General Anesthesiology at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, told AccuWeather.
"Conditions deteriorated by Thursday morning, with widespread "dangerous" air quality across nearly all the Great Lakes region and into parts of the Northeast. Minneapolis and Duluth, Minnesota, as well as Detroit, were among the worst cities at daybreak Thursday, with AQIs over 340.
" 'Any exposure to the air, even for a few minutes, can lead to serious health effects on everybody,' Plume Labs said.
Avoid outdoor activities.' "#CanadianWildfires #CRBox #AirQuality
#WildfireSmoke #AQI #HEPAFilters #CorsiRosenthalBox #AirCleaners #Masks #ParticulateMatter #RespiratorMasks #StayIndoors #HazardousAir #AirQualityAlert -
'Dangerous' air quality in Detroit, Minneapolis as thick wildfire smoke shrouds the sky for millions
Smoke from wildfires burning in Ontario have caused air quality to reach "dangerous" levels across Canada, and the northeastern and midwestern United States. And it could get worse before conditions improve.
By Brian Lada, AccuWeather meteorologist
Published Jul 15, 2026 11:50 AM EDT | Updated Jul 16, 2026
" Massive plumes of smoke are descending across parts of Canada and the United States, creating dangerous air quality and scenes reminiscent of the historic wildfire smoke outbreak from three summers ago.
" 'In 2023, a major fire outbreak in Quebec caused days of unhealthy air quality in the northeastern U.S.,' AccuWeather Vice President of Forecast Operations Dan DePodwin said. 'This event could cause similar levels of poor air quality in spots.'
"Air quality alerts have been issued for millions of people, including across all of #Connecticut, #Delaware, #Massachusetts, #Michigan, #NewHampshire, #NewJersey, #NewYork, #Ohio, #Pennsylvania, #RhodeIsland and #Wisconsin.
"Over 800 wildfires are currently burning across Canada, including dozens that are out of control across western #Ontario, the source of most of the smoke. 'Many of these fires may have been started by lightning,' AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Brett Anderson said.
"On Wednesday, #Toronto had some of the worst air quality in North America, reaching 'very unhealthy' levels with an AQI of 220. #BostonMA was not far behind with an unhealthy AQI of 147.
" 'When the AQI climbs into the 150+ range for a full day outside, that’s in the ballpark of [smoking] 7 to 9 cigarettes,' Dr. Jonathan M. Tan, division chief of General Anesthesiology at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, told AccuWeather.
"Conditions deteriorated by Thursday morning, with widespread "dangerous" air quality across nearly all the Great Lakes region and into parts of the Northeast. Minneapolis and Duluth, Minnesota, as well as Detroit, were among the worst cities at daybreak Thursday, with AQIs over 340.
" 'Any exposure to the air, even for a few minutes, can lead to serious health effects on everybody,' Plume Labs said.
Avoid outdoor activities.' "#CanadianWildfires #CRBox #AirQuality
#WildfireSmoke #AQI #HEPAFilters #CorsiRosenthalBox #AirCleaners #Masks #ParticulateMatter #RespiratorMasks #StayIndoors #HazardousAir #AirQualityAlert -
'Dangerous' air quality in Detroit, Minneapolis as thick wildfire smoke shrouds the sky for millions
Smoke from wildfires burning in Ontario have caused air quality to reach "dangerous" levels across Canada, and the northeastern and midwestern United States. And it could get worse before conditions improve.
By Brian Lada, AccuWeather meteorologist
Published Jul 15, 2026 11:50 AM EDT | Updated Jul 16, 2026
" Massive plumes of smoke are descending across parts of Canada and the United States, creating dangerous air quality and scenes reminiscent of the historic wildfire smoke outbreak from three summers ago.
" 'In 2023, a major fire outbreak in Quebec caused days of unhealthy air quality in the northeastern U.S.,' AccuWeather Vice President of Forecast Operations Dan DePodwin said. 'This event could cause similar levels of poor air quality in spots.'
"Air quality alerts have been issued for millions of people, including across all of #Connecticut, #Delaware, #Massachusetts, #Michigan, #NewHampshire, #NewJersey, #NewYork, #Ohio, #Pennsylvania, #RhodeIsland and #Wisconsin.
"Over 800 wildfires are currently burning across Canada, including dozens that are out of control across western #Ontario, the source of most of the smoke. 'Many of these fires may have been started by lightning,' AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Brett Anderson said.
"On Wednesday, #Toronto had some of the worst air quality in North America, reaching 'very unhealthy' levels with an AQI of 220. #BostonMA was not far behind with an unhealthy AQI of 147.
" 'When the AQI climbs into the 150+ range for a full day outside, that’s in the ballpark of [smoking] 7 to 9 cigarettes,' Dr. Jonathan M. Tan, division chief of General Anesthesiology at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, told AccuWeather.
"Conditions deteriorated by Thursday morning, with widespread "dangerous" air quality across nearly all the Great Lakes region and into parts of the Northeast. Minneapolis and Duluth, Minnesota, as well as Detroit, were among the worst cities at daybreak Thursday, with AQIs over 340.
" 'Any exposure to the air, even for a few minutes, can lead to serious health effects on everybody,' Plume Labs said.
Avoid outdoor activities.' "#CanadianWildfires #CRBox #AirQuality
#WildfireSmoke #AQI #HEPAFilters #CorsiRosenthalBox #AirCleaners #Masks #ParticulateMatter #RespiratorMasks #StayIndoors #HazardousAir #AirQualityAlert -
Masonic Temple, Boston, Massachusetts, c.1910s - Mason Bros Postcard
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Masonic Temple, Boston, Massachusetts, c.1910s - Mason Bros Postcard
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I just joined the #AllstonBrighton food train. Maybe if you live in the neighborhood you'd like to join me as either a donor or a recipient? If so, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCLYkzBopKBBYi046uwtI9ediltBrdAdsu_WMLBSOZ7BTn2w/viewform?usp=header
If not, at least you should be cheered by knowing that such a thing exists!
#Boston #BostonMA #Brighton #BrightonMA #Allston #AllstonMA #MutualAid -
I just joined the #AllstonBrighton food train. Maybe if you live in the neighborhood you'd like to join me as either a donor or a recipient? If so, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCLYkzBopKBBYi046uwtI9ediltBrdAdsu_WMLBSOZ7BTn2w/viewform?usp=header
If not, at least you should be cheered by knowing that such a thing exists!
#Boston #BostonMA #Brighton #BrightonMA #Allston #AllstonMA #MutualAid -
I just joined the #AllstonBrighton food train. Maybe if you live in the neighborhood you'd like to join me as either a donor or a recipient? If so, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCLYkzBopKBBYi046uwtI9ediltBrdAdsu_WMLBSOZ7BTn2w/viewform?usp=header
If not, at least you should be cheered by knowing that such a thing exists!
#Boston #BostonMA #Brighton #BrightonMA #Allston #AllstonMA #MutualAid -
I just joined the #AllstonBrighton food train. Maybe if you live in the neighborhood you'd like to join me as either a donor or a recipient? If so, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCLYkzBopKBBYi046uwtI9ediltBrdAdsu_WMLBSOZ7BTn2w/viewform?usp=header
If not, at least you should be cheered by knowing that such a thing exists!
#Boston #BostonMA #Brighton #BrightonMA #Allston #AllstonMA #MutualAid -
I just joined the #AllstonBrighton food train. Maybe if you live in the neighborhood you'd like to join me as either a donor or a recipient? If so, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCLYkzBopKBBYi046uwtI9ediltBrdAdsu_WMLBSOZ7BTn2w/viewform?usp=header
If not, at least you should be cheered by knowing that such a thing exists!
#Boston #BostonMA #Brighton #BrightonMA #Allston #AllstonMA #MutualAid -
That red card is more bullshit than all the shit in the Merrimack River right now. #BostonMA
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That red card is more bullshit than all the shit in the Merrimack River right now. #BostonMA
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Lists of cooling centers in #Massachusetts are easy to find using a DuckDuckGo search.
Why 1st ‘extreme’ Mass. #HeatWave of 2026 may be extra dangerous — and for who
By Irene Rotondo
Jun. 29, 2026, 4:05 p.m."A new heat wave alert for Massachusetts landed Monday, with officials warning of 'dangerously hot conditions' and a #HeatIndex up to 111 degrees.
"An 'extreme heat watch' is in effect for nearly the entire state from Wednesday morning through Saturday evening, according to the National Weather Service. This will vastly increase chances both for heat-related illnesses as well as troublesome weather like thunderstorms, forecasters warn.
"Temperatures could reach up to 99 degrees in Boston on Wednesday during the day, with Worcester’s high at 97 and Springfield at a whopping 100. At night, they will drop just to the mid-70s, then creep back up to a high of 102 degrees on Thursday in Boston and Worcester and 104 in Springfield.
"Friday is expected to again hit 102 degrees in Boston, with nighttime temperatures at 79. On Saturday — the 4th of July holiday — temperatures will be 97 degrees in Boston and Springfield and 95 in Worcester. Forecasters warn there could be chances for thunderstorms across the state in the evening.
Being prepared
"Though temperatures climbed above 90 degrees in Massachusetts on multiple days in May and June, the impending heat wave will be the most hot and humid weather the state has had had since last year.
"The first heat wave of the season is often the worst for people’s health, according to data collected by state officials on heat-related illnesses and hospital visits, as residents’ bodies adjust to the temperature change.
"Additionally, emergency room visits and heat-related illnesses rise when temperatures hit 85 degrees or higher for at least three consecutive days — the threshold the state uses for unhealthy heat alerts.
"Boston officials urge residents to stay hydrated, use air conditioning, limit outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day and check on neighbors. Children and pets cannot be left in vehicles at any time.
"City residents can call 311 or visit the city’s heat website to find one of the 16 cooling centers at the Boston Centers for Youth & Families — locations turned into cooling centers for heat emergencies — public pools and libraries for relief.
A first test for Boston
"A spokesperson for Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s office said on Monday that the city was still 'working through a determination' on its other cooling center locations and hours for the upcoming heatwave.
"The heat wave will also be the first major test of Boston’s new worker heat-protection ordinance, which took effect this year and is believed to be among the first local laws of its kind in the country.
"Under the law, city departments and qualifying contractors performing city work are required to maintain heat illness prevention plans designed to reduce heat-related injuries and deaths — especially those caused by fatigue, dizziness and dehydration.
"Under the ordinance, employers must provide protections including water, shade and rest breaks beginning at 80 degrees, with additional 'high heat' measures required once temperatures reach 90 degrees. Covered employers must also establish emergency response procedures, train workers on heat illness risks and designate a heat safety coordinator.
"The ordinance was passed by the Boston City Council and signed by Mayor #MichelleWu last year as experts projected more frequent and intense heat waves in coming decades. Boston officials previously estimated the number of days above 90 degrees, annually, could increase from a historic average of about 10 to as many as 46 by the 2070s.
Who is most at-risk?"Those over the age of 65, children and infants are more at risk for severe illness, with children facing unique dangers during the prolonged heat events. Due to children’s smaller body size and reduced ability to sweat, they will heat up more quickly than adults and rely on adults to ensure their safety.
"Consistent periods of time where daytime temperatures exceed 90 degrees and nighttime temperatures remain above 78 degrees are considered 'extreme heat' for young children, the impacts of which can be long-lasting.
"People with chronic medical conditions, #disabilities, limited mobility, who are pregnant, experiencing homelessness, outdoor workers and residents without access to air conditioning are also at high risk. People in Black, brown and other communities of color may also face disproportionate impacts because of longstanding inequities in the environment and infrastructure, according to the state.
"Outdoor workers are among the groups considered especially vulnerable during extreme heat events. State health data showed 707 emergency room visits and 87 hospitalizations related to heat stress in Massachusetts in 2022, the most recent year available."
#Heatwave #MassachusettsWx
#ClimateDiaryMassachusetts
#ClimateChange #HeatRelatedIllness
#StayCool #Homelessness #BostonMA #UrbanHeat #WorkersRights #CoolingCenters -
Lists of cooling centers in #Massachusetts are easy to find using a DuckDuckGo search.
Why 1st ‘extreme’ Mass. #HeatWave of 2026 may be extra dangerous — and for who
By Irene Rotondo
Jun. 29, 2026, 4:05 p.m."A new heat wave alert for Massachusetts landed Monday, with officials warning of 'dangerously hot conditions' and a #HeatIndex up to 111 degrees.
"An 'extreme heat watch' is in effect for nearly the entire state from Wednesday morning through Saturday evening, according to the National Weather Service. This will vastly increase chances both for heat-related illnesses as well as troublesome weather like thunderstorms, forecasters warn.
"Temperatures could reach up to 99 degrees in Boston on Wednesday during the day, with Worcester’s high at 97 and Springfield at a whopping 100. At night, they will drop just to the mid-70s, then creep back up to a high of 102 degrees on Thursday in Boston and Worcester and 104 in Springfield.
"Friday is expected to again hit 102 degrees in Boston, with nighttime temperatures at 79. On Saturday — the 4th of July holiday — temperatures will be 97 degrees in Boston and Springfield and 95 in Worcester. Forecasters warn there could be chances for thunderstorms across the state in the evening.
Being prepared
"Though temperatures climbed above 90 degrees in Massachusetts on multiple days in May and June, the impending heat wave will be the most hot and humid weather the state has had had since last year.
"The first heat wave of the season is often the worst for people’s health, according to data collected by state officials on heat-related illnesses and hospital visits, as residents’ bodies adjust to the temperature change.
"Additionally, emergency room visits and heat-related illnesses rise when temperatures hit 85 degrees or higher for at least three consecutive days — the threshold the state uses for unhealthy heat alerts.
"Boston officials urge residents to stay hydrated, use air conditioning, limit outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day and check on neighbors. Children and pets cannot be left in vehicles at any time.
"City residents can call 311 or visit the city’s heat website to find one of the 16 cooling centers at the Boston Centers for Youth & Families — locations turned into cooling centers for heat emergencies — public pools and libraries for relief.
A first test for Boston
"A spokesperson for Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s office said on Monday that the city was still 'working through a determination' on its other cooling center locations and hours for the upcoming heatwave.
"The heat wave will also be the first major test of Boston’s new worker heat-protection ordinance, which took effect this year and is believed to be among the first local laws of its kind in the country.
"Under the law, city departments and qualifying contractors performing city work are required to maintain heat illness prevention plans designed to reduce heat-related injuries and deaths — especially those caused by fatigue, dizziness and dehydration.
"Under the ordinance, employers must provide protections including water, shade and rest breaks beginning at 80 degrees, with additional 'high heat' measures required once temperatures reach 90 degrees. Covered employers must also establish emergency response procedures, train workers on heat illness risks and designate a heat safety coordinator.
"The ordinance was passed by the Boston City Council and signed by Mayor #MichelleWu last year as experts projected more frequent and intense heat waves in coming decades. Boston officials previously estimated the number of days above 90 degrees, annually, could increase from a historic average of about 10 to as many as 46 by the 2070s.
Who is most at-risk?"Those over the age of 65, children and infants are more at risk for severe illness, with children facing unique dangers during the prolonged heat events. Due to children’s smaller body size and reduced ability to sweat, they will heat up more quickly than adults and rely on adults to ensure their safety.
"Consistent periods of time where daytime temperatures exceed 90 degrees and nighttime temperatures remain above 78 degrees are considered 'extreme heat' for young children, the impacts of which can be long-lasting.
"People with chronic medical conditions, #disabilities, limited mobility, who are pregnant, experiencing homelessness, outdoor workers and residents without access to air conditioning are also at high risk. People in Black, brown and other communities of color may also face disproportionate impacts because of longstanding inequities in the environment and infrastructure, according to the state.
"Outdoor workers are among the groups considered especially vulnerable during extreme heat events. State health data showed 707 emergency room visits and 87 hospitalizations related to heat stress in Massachusetts in 2022, the most recent year available."
#Heatwave #MassachusettsWx
#ClimateDiaryMassachusetts
#ClimateChange #HeatRelatedIllness
#StayCool #Homelessness #BostonMA #UrbanHeat #WorkersRights #CoolingCenters -
#StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦🇺🇸
🗣️This afternoon I made my way to Dorchester to see my mom Millie — my first visit with her since returning from Ukraine.
I brought her a little gift from the trip — a magnet for her fridge. She loves them. 🧲🇺🇦
💙💛 She stands with Ukraine. I even taught her how to say “Slava Ukraini”. She’s got it down. 😄
#Dorchester #SlavaUkraini #Ukraine #BostonMA #Boston #FieldsCorner #volunteer #family #Love #moms
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#StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦🇺🇸
🗣️This afternoon I made my way to Dorchester to see my mom Millie — my first visit with her since returning from Ukraine.
I brought her a little gift from the trip — a magnet for her fridge. She loves them. 🧲🇺🇦
💙💛 She stands with Ukraine. I even taught her how to say “Slava Ukraini”. She’s got it down. 😄
#Dorchester #SlavaUkraini #Ukraine #BostonMA #Boston #FieldsCorner #volunteer #family #Love #moms
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Literally the day @planet4589.bsky.social leaves #Boston and we get a big explosion in the sky. If this was a bolide not even twenty-four hours after the modern Space Pope left us...
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Literally the day @planet4589.bsky.social leaves #Boston and we get a big explosion in the sky. If this was a bolide not even twenty-four hours after the modern Space Pope left us...
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Behold, a meteor has heralded my imminent return to our fine home city!
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Behold, a meteor has heralded my imminent return to our fine home city!
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Not quite #meermittwoch material, though it's near where the Charles River empties into the #atlanticocean
https://adam-gladstone.pixels.com/featured/small-dock-in-bostons-esplanade-adam-gladstone.html
#bostonma #boston #massachusetts #charlesriver #esplanade #photography #ayearforart #buyintoart #landscape #fedigiftshop #mastoart #wallart #giftidea
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Not quite #meermittwoch material, though it's near where the Charles River empties into the #atlanticocean
https://adam-gladstone.pixels.com/featured/small-dock-in-bostons-esplanade-adam-gladstone.html
#bostonma #boston #massachusetts #charlesriver #esplanade #photography #ayearforart #buyintoart #landscape #fedigiftshop #mastoart #wallart #giftidea
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April 2014
Harvard Bridge, between Cambridge and Boston, Massachusetts
#iphoneography #iphonephotography #streetphotography #harvardbridge #charlesriver #cambridgema #cambridgemass #cambridgemassachusetts #boston #bostonma #bostonmass #BostonMassachusetts #massachusetts #citgosign
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April 2014
Harvard Bridge, between Cambridge and Boston, Massachusetts
#iphoneography #iphonephotography #streetphotography #harvardbridge #charlesriver #cambridgema #cambridgemass #cambridgemassachusetts #boston #bostonma #bostonmass #BostonMassachusetts #massachusetts #citgosign
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#BostonWeekend 7/x Sat #MdouMoctar (brilliant Nigerian playing Tuareg guitar music) at the Brighton Music Hall in #BostonMA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pu0GsALW1w8 https://www.livenation.com/venue/KovZpapwne/brighton-music-hall-presented-by-citizens-events
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Fleetwood Mac, Jumping At Shadows, 1985 on Varrick
This release is also known as Live in Boston, and first surfaced in the mid-80s. It is labelled as “Live in Boston 1969” but it was actually recorded at The Boston Tea Party (which used to be at 15 Lansdowne Street, where the House of Blues Boston now sits) in February 1970.
It was professionally recorded for a proposed live album and features Peter Green, Jeremy Spencer, Danny Kirwan, John McVie, and Mick Fleetwood.
My copy via Electric Fetus in Minneapolis MN, though Varrick is a sublabel of Rounder Records and thus based here in Cambridge / greater Boston.
#1970 #1980s #Blues #BostonMA #DannyKirwan #JeremySpencer #JohnMcVie #MickFleetwood #PeterGreen #rounder #TheBostonTeaParty #Varrick #vinyl #vinylcollection #vinylfinds -
#FediGiftShop #artforsale #ShamelessSelfPromotion
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#FediGiftShop #artforsale #ShamelessSelfPromotion
Howdy! Do you know and love a nerd? Does your nerd need to carry their belongings in a stylish, sturdy, and oh-so-nerdy bag? GREAT NEWS! Whether your person is a librarian, a scientist, a doctor, a Trekkie, a ttrpg enthusiast, or ✨something else✨, I may well have a delightfully unique handmade bag that would tickle their fancy! I make lovely handmade messenger bags, totes, chalk bags, and crossbody bags from my home studio in Somerville, MA and I ship anywhere in the USA.
You can browse by bag style or by interest on my website: https://rhymes-with-doctor.myshopify.com/
* Trekkies & Cosplayers: https://rhymes-with-doctor.myshopify.com/collections/cosplay
* TTRPGs: https://rhymes-with-doctor.myshopify.com/collections/ttrpgs-are-cool
* Science & Math: https://rhymes-with-doctor.myshopify.com/collections/science-math-are-cool
* Healthcare & Medicine: https://rhymes-with-doctor.myshopify.com/collections/healthcare-medicine
* Books & Libraries: https://rhymes-with-doctor.myshopify.com/collections/books-libraries#ttrpg #handmade #ShopSmall #somervilleMA #CambridgeMA #BostonMA #medicine #library #obgyn #StarTrek
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#Boston election Nov. 4 2025: District 9 endorsements
Vote for #MichelleWu, #LizBreadon, #HenrySantana, #MarvinMathelier, #RuthzeeLouijeune, and #JuliaMejia!
#politics #MAPol #BosPoli #BostonMA
https://blog.kamens.us/2025/11/03/boston-election-nov-4-2025-district-9-endorsements/
