FREE parking reminder for shoppers and diners
Illuminate Boston with 1620 Lanterns
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o s t o n Borough Council and Transported would like to invite businesses and residents of Boston to share their hope, gratitude and reflection on Thursday 26th November in the creation of 1620 spectacular and beautiful lanterns, in celebration of the 400th anniversary of the Pilgrim story, and in celebration of our community in the context of the Covid Pandemic. 2020 is the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower, a connection to Boston’s own Pilgrim story we
will be exploring and celebrating over the next 10 years, leading to the anniversary of the Rev Cottons’ decision to set off to America, leading to the foundation of Boston Massachusetts. Over the last 7 years we have been involved in the Illuminate festival spectacular p r o c e s s i o n , entertaining and bringing joy to the town’s residents. This year, the procession and programme of workshops to make it all, has had to be cancelled. But we want to keep the candle burning. There are two parts to the project: • The first is the creation of the collection of 1620 lanterns, illuminated with candles or battery tea lights. The collection will be exhibited in clusters around the town, creating a trail to be explored and discovered by
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families and friends in November, with a focus on Thanksgiving Day on the 26th November. • The second is an invitation to residents, shops, businesses to illuminate the town by placing a candle or lantern in their windows on the 26th, giving thanks and expressing positive hope for the future #onesmallcandle . Cllr Richard Austin, portfolio holder for heritage, said: “Boston played a very important part in the establishment of the USA that we know today. “It is a very important anniversary that we should all do our best to celebrate in these suggested ways. “I would like to encourage all residents and businesses to do what they can in these circumstances and support this event and look forward to all the ideas coming forward.”
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reminder for all residents and visitors that Boston has 2.5 hours free parking for all shoppers and diners in all Boston Borough Council owned car parks. Cllr Jonathan Noble, Portfolio Holder for Finance and Commercial, said: “This move was implemented on June 29th to help support the economy and the town centre as we began to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic and move back to business as usual. “I urge all residents and visitors to make sure they use the ticket machine in the car parks to get their free 2.5 hour parking ticket. It is so easy to use; just press the yellow button labelled free followed by the green button to issue the ticket.” “We hope this will encourage everyone, give businesses the much needed support our beautiful town
needs and help in boosting our local businesses back to economic success. We look forward to seeing the heart of Boston recover from this pandemic and we thank everyone for their cooperation during these times.” The 2.5 hours free is available in the following car parks: Bargate Green, Custom House Quay, Cattle Market, Botolph Street, Doughty Quay, West End, St George’s Road, Artillery Row, Maud Street, Buoy Yard, Victoria Place, Staniland, George Street, Spayne Road and Tunnard Street. Not included in this is Pump Square, Market Place, South Square, Station Approach and Wide Bargate. For more information on this scheme and parking permits please visit: https://www.mybostonuk. com/town-centre/car-parks/
