Neighborhood volunteers give Contee-Parago Park a facelift

One of Bolton Hills’ older parks has undergone a new freshening, thanks to neighborhood  volunteers. At the southern end of the neighborhood sits Contee-Parago Park. This small but beautiful park provides a cool oasis in the summer and a quiet space for contemplation year-round. Its history also exemplifies the can-do attitude of Bolton Hill residents.

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Help restore Ana Maria’s Garden: a tribute to love, loss and beauty

Tucked quietly into Bolton Hill at Mosher and Mason streets is a space that holds deep meaning for many—Ana Maria’s Memorial Garden. Originally developed under the leadership of longtime resident Marcia Ribeiro, the garden was created in memory of her mother, Ana Maria Couto, who passed away too soon in 2016 from cancer. Ana Maria was a frequent visitor to Bolton Hill and grew to love its charming streets, pocket parks and the warmth of its residents.

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Fall bird migration brings new colors and sounds to the neighborhood

The fall bird migration is underway and for attentive residents of Bolton Hill, that means an opportunity to spot a wide range of birds that are passing through, heading south for the winter months.  If not in your yard, look for them in neighborhood and other nearby parks where each night they come down from the skies in search of insects or berries, water and a safe place to rest.

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