Boston Children’s School turns 60
The Boston Children’s School celebrated a major milestone this past May.
Founded in 1965, the Boston Children’s School, a pioneer in private early elementary education, celebrated its 60th Jubilee Anniversary at the West End Museum. The Boston Children’s School began as a private preschool during the redevelopment phase of the West End. Over the years the school expanded. Today, in addition to the original preschool, the Boston Children’s School also offers Kindergarten and Grades 1 thorough 3 programs. Its student body is international.
This iconic school is still situated in its original location at 8 Whittier Place in Boston. Registration is open to all children between 2.9 and 7 years of age.
More information is available at the BCS website (www.bostonchildrensschool.org), or you can call the school at 617-367-6239 for additional information.
Overnight Double Lane Closures on Route 1 NB and SB
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that it will be implementing overnight double lane closure on Route 1 northbound and southbound during weeknights for approximately three weeks. These impacts are scheduled to occur Monday night to Thursday night from approximately 10:00 p.m., through 5:00 a.m.
The lane closures are necessary to establish a work zone which will enable crews and contractors to carry out work as part of the ongoing project to clean, paint, and make steel and concrete repairs to Webster Avenue Bridge on Route 1.
Appropriate signage and law enforcement details will be in place to guide drivers through the work area.
Drivers traveling through the area should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution.
All scheduled work is weather dependent and subject to change without notice.
For information on traffic conditions travelers are encouraged to:
Dial 511 before heading out onto the roadways and select a route to hear real-time conditions.
Follow MassDOT on Twitter @MassDOT to receive regular updates on road and traffic conditions.
Mayor’s Cup Tennis Tournament begins Aug. 11
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department are excited to announce the 2025 Mayor’s Cup Tennis Tournament will kick off on August 11.
Athletes ages 8 – 18 will have the opportunity to battle for “Boston’s Best” in singles and doubles tennis.
“We are excited to hold the Mayor’s Cup Tennis Tournament for another year to celebrate the talent and hard work of Boston’s young athletes,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “This tournament serves as an opportunity to expand access to youth sports while supporting our local parks.”
The tournament will kick off on Monday, August 11 at 9:30 a.m. with the games concluding on Thursday, August 14. Matches will take place at Carter Playground Tennis Courts, 709 Columbus Ave. Divisions are as follows: 8U singles, 10U singles, 12U doubles and singles, 14U doubles and singles, 18U doubles and singles. Registration is now open on the Boston Park Sports and Activities page.
“We’re excited to welcome young athletes from across Boston to Carter Playground for the 2025 Mayor’s Cup Tennis Tournament,” said Boston Parks and Recreation Director of the Capital Plan Cathy Baker-Eclipse. “Thank you to our partners at Sportsmen’s Tennis & Enrichment Center, Tenacity, and the USTA for helping us provide access to free, high-quality youth sports opportunities.”
Learn more and register for the 2025 Mayor’s Cup Tennis Tournament. To stay up to date with news, events, and improvements in Boston parks visit our page, call (617) 635-4505, join our email list, and follow our social channels @bostonparksdept on X, Facebook, Instagram, and @parks.boston.gov on Bluesky.