Brighton Garden and Horticultural Society March 7, 2001 The March brunch-meeting took place on 03/04 at the Green Briar restaurant in Brighton Center. Over 30 people attended, including a  family with kids that is part of a community-supported organic farming cooperative. Barbara Moss spoke passionately about her gardening evolution, and her vision for the Garden Society as a positive resource for our Oak Square neighborhood. Dennis Minehane, owner of the flower and stationary store on Washington Street was the Society's 2/01 guest speaker. 

Order Books from the Library Online!
First browse the stacks of the Boston Public Library from your computer. Then you have a choice. Request books directly online if you have set up a free BPL account with your own PIN number. Or, email the Faneuil Library with the call number, your name, and your library card number. They'll order it and contact you when it arrives!

The Post Clock is Back Sep. 15, 2000

After many months of absence our dear clock is back, just like they said it would be. You can check out the time as you make a turn at the Common.

 Chandler Pond Music Festival
Held Sunday, September 10th, 5:00-7:00 PM
Click here for more details.

Allston-Brighton Parade 2000 Sunday, Sep. 10
This 17th annual parade of  marching bands, cheerleaders, clowns and local dignitaries concluded at Oak Square, followed by a party in the playground. This year's "Miss Allston-Brighton" was 17-yr-old community activist and Oak Square native, Gina Bruno, of Belamy Street. The Special Grand Marshal was Trapelo Street's Eddie Doyle, who uses his position as bartender and manager of the Bull & Finch to raise money for children's charities.

Oak Square Hidden Gardens
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind gates to the backyard? This is your opportunity to find out. Selected residents of the Oak Square/Faneuil area have agreed to let us view their gardens as part of a neighborhood-wide self-guided tour. Saturday, July 15, 10AM - 4PM (rain or shine). Organized by the Brighton Allston Historical Society. Tickets will be available the day of the event at the Community Pharmacy (427 Faneuil Street), but there is a discount if you call 562-6348 and order in advance.

Be inspired. Meet nice people. See what grows well in this area. Get ideas for your own garden. Don't miss this. 

Oak Square Flowers
Ever wonder where all those beautiful flowers in Oak Square Common come from? They are planted each year by the Friends of Oak Square and provided at cost by our own Village Greenery. Stop by the Village Greenery and say you read about them on OakSquare.com and get 10% off.

Ethnic Festival June 17
The 18th annual Allston Brighton Ethnic Festival was held today at the Jackson Mann School in Union Square, Allston. Despite hot, muggy weather, there was a good showing.
The festival featured food, music, and crafts from around the world. There were children’s activities, an art contest, international cuisine from community restaurants and live performances from Edwin Pabon y Su Orquestra, Jahmala, Mamadou Diop and the Jolole Band. 
Click here to read the official press release.

Funky Auction June 8
Our own Faneuil Branch Library held it's 12th annual Funky Auction on Thursday. The Auction raises money to help fund and maintain the Library and it's many valuable programs.  Congratulations to Bhuren Patel of The Community Pharmacy whose high bid won him a page on OakSquare.com...coming soon! Click here to read more about the auction.

The Little Dig May 16, 2000
Photo Courtesy of The Friends of Oak Square

The Oak Square YMCA held a ground breaking ceremony Tuesday, May 16th at 4:30.  Boston Mayor Tom Menino, and many other local pols and notables, were there to 'officially' begin construction.  The next meeting of the Oak Square YMCA task force should occur within a few weeks. Check back at OakSquare.com for more information.

Oak Square Spring Cleanup April 29, 2000
Oak square had it's Spring grooming Saturday. The annual Spring clean is spearheaded by the Friends of Oak Square, and volunteers showed up to sweep, rake, weed, and pick-up loose trash on our little common. Thanks to Ken Crasco and the Parks Dept. for providing brooms, shovels, etc., all the volunteers, and local merchants Bhuren Patel of the Community Pharmacy and Peter of Oak Square Liquors for providing refreshments. Hope to see you next Spring!

Neighbors: Charlie Vasiliades 'the Mayor of Oak Square'
OakSquare.com interviews Charlie Vasiliades local activist and neighbor. Part 1, Part 2.

Where's the Clock? March 13, 1999
Have you noticed that our "post" clock has been missing in action since the Oak Square track removal construction began? If you had fleeting thoughts that we may never see our dear timepiece again (which is either a "Seth Thomas" or "Howard" replica), worry no more. "The Mayor is very committed to those community square clocks," says coordinator Haley Snaddon, at the Office of Neighborhood Services (635-2678). A quick response from Leann Bowman of City Councilman Brian Honan's office revealed that the clock is safe and sound in our DPW (Dept. of Public Works) lot on Western Avenue. It will be returned to its spot when the road work is completed, scheduled for some time before the summer. Due to the unseasonably warm weather this past fall, the construction continued on into December which allowed workers to make up for delays. Construction season usually ends in November.

Welcome New Neighbors March 7, 1999
OakSquare.com welcomes our new Neighbor Businesses

• Pic-a-Pasta has moved to 600 Washington Street.
  Their new hours are: Mon - Fri 6:30am to 10pm; Sat & Sun 7:30am to 9pm. Their services now include take-out, eat-in and delivery as well as daily breakfast specials, 789-4555.

• Brighton Nails, 8 Tremont Street.
  Mon-Fri 10am to 8pm; Sat 9am to 7pm; Sun 11am to 4pm.
  Walk-ins welcome, 782-6160

• Lebaas Centre, 567 Washington Street.
  Thu-Wed 11pm to 7pm. Fine Pakistani clothing, 782-9619

• Palace Restaurant, 559 Washington Street.
  Mon-Thu 9am to 10pm; Fri & Sat 9am to 11pm. Creole Food, 779-9929

• Keegan Contracting, 557 Washington Street.
  Residential/Commercial Construction & Renovation, 787-3263

• Lessards Barber Shop, 547 Washington Street
  Tue & Wed 9am to 6pm; Thu 9am to 7pm; Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat 8am to 4pm. 789-4199

• Pizza 21, 547A Washington Street.
  Mon - Thu 11am to 10pm; Fri & Sat noon to midnight; Sun Noon to 10pm. Pizza and Frozen Yogurt. 789-4889

Welcome the New Community Pharmacy
Finally a pharmacy in Oak Square! OakSquare.com welcomes Pharmacist and entrepreneur Bhuren Patel to Oak Square. Community Pharmacy is next to the Firehouse and is open Monday through Friday, 8am to 8 pm (closed 12:30 to 1:30), and Saturday 10am to 4pm. If you have questions call him at 254-0077, and check back for his website coming soon.

Goodbye to Charles' Mobil
OakSquare.com wishes Charles Cook well on his future ventures. Failing to renew his lease, the MBTA plans to sell the site to the new Oak Square YMCA. Charles was a friendly face and ran an excellent gas station. We will miss him.

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