Andrew Station: Some Progress

on Andrew Station’s street level was non-existent. It’s quite true that homeless people have been using the Station as a shelter.

And a phone call to the City has informed us that shelters are available to everyone who needs a place to spend the night. So let’s take advantage of these.

And right now, the Station’s street level is much cleaner and neater.

Another problem seems to be resolved, too. While it might seem minor, hundreds of pigeons were infesting the Station and leaving behind countless droppings. And this isn’t so minor when a “T” passenger’s sweater or new hat are soiled. The pigeons were able to roost overhead because holes had been left in the mesh that kept them out. As of now, these holes have been screened over. The pigeons are gone. Certainly, several major maintenance projects in Andrew Station need to be started. Overhead leaks are everywhere; severe corrosion and heavily damaged ceilings need immediate attention. One of the escalators is still out of service. But at least some progress has been made.

Frog Pond Opens

Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston Parks

Commissioner

Ryan Woods, and The Skating Club of Boston are pleased to welcome children and their caregivers to kick off the 2023 summer wading season as the Boston Common Frog Pond spray pool reopened on Tuesday, June 27.

The wading pool opening is made possible by title sponsor Bank of America and presenting sponsors College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk & Moving and H.P. Hood LLC.

A year-round recreational facility, the Frog Pond offers ice skating in the winter, a spray pool and supervised wading for youth in the summer, and the Carousel from spring through fall. Information on additional activities offered at the Frog Pond can be found by visiting www.bostonfrogpond.com.

The Frog Pond spray pool is open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. until Labor Day. The facility is managed by The Skating Club of Boston and staffed by youth workers from the Boston Youth Fund. For further information, please call the Frog Pond at (617) 635-2120.

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By Carol Masshardt

Determination, teamwork, and commitment have been, and will undoubtedly continue to be values of this Matignon High 2023 graduate. Heading to New England College in Henniker, NH, Mae, 18, will be leaving her lifelong home in South Boston as she optimistically launches the next stage.

“I expect to be homesick, 100 percent,” she said, “It’s a bit scary, especially being in another state, but the independence will be fun, and It’s a place I can continue with sports, and being on my own will be good.”

In addition to earning the