“This beautiful sheet of water, like a sapphire gem set round with emeralds…” Samuel Francis Smith, History of Newton, Massachusetts, 1880
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Thank You for Joining
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Bullough's Pond Fair Schedule of Events:
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8:30-9:30 am
9:00-10:00 am 9:30-10:30 am 10:00-11:00 am 10:30-11:30 am 11:15-11:45 am |
Free, guided bird watching walk led by birding
expert Pete Gilmore Free fly-fishing demonstration by local fly fisherman Todd Patriacca Free en plein air painting class with artist Michael Wilson, in collaboration with the New Art Center Model boat regatta Educator-led children's eco-theme arts & crafts Kayak race and a chance to win the race cup |
Photo by Ronit Ziv
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In addition, the Bullough’s Pond Fair featured:
- The Bullough’s Pond Association tent with information about the Association’s environmental work, as well as BPA merchandise, bottled water and yummy snacks for sale.
- Bullough's Pond-themed artwork on display in an open-air art show.
- Miller John Spring traveled in time from the year 1664 to talk to visitors about the pond's history.
- Live music from 10:00-11:30
Pictures from the Bullough's Pond Fair:
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Lt. Mike Murphy and the crew of Newton Fire Department Ladder 3 arrived just after 6:00 am to help hang BPA banners around the pond. Later in the day, Lt. Kevin Mancini and his crew brought a fire truck to the Fair for local children to visit.
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Photo by Kathleen Kouril Grieser
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Photo by Kathleen Kouril Grieser
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Photo by Ronit Ziv
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Photo by Tim Grieser
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The banners were hung. The tent was set up. BPA Treasurer Joe Tischler and members Gail Packer and Angela Johnson handled sales of beverages, food, and BPA mugs, notecards and holiday cards.
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Photo by Kathleen Kouril Grieser
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Photo by Tim Grieser
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Photo by Ronit Ziv
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Birding expert Pete Gilmore led a guided birdwatching walk through the fog at
8:30 am. Todd and Bernie Patriacca gave free fly fishing lessons beginning at 9:00 am. |
Photo by Kathleen Kouril Grieser
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Photo by Ronit Ziv
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Photo by Ronit Ziv
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Photo by Ronit Ziv
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Photo by Kathleen Kouril Grieser
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Photo by Ronit Ziv
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Photo by Ronit Ziv
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Local artist Michael Wilson, an instructor at the New Art Center, kindly taught a free en plein air painting class at 9:30 am. The New Art Center generously provided equipment for the class, and Michael Wilson brought along some of his own beautiful paintings of Bullough's Pond to exhibit.
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Photo by Ronit Ziv
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Photo by Tim Grieser
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Photo by Kathleen Kouril Grieser
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Photo by Tim Grieser
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Photo by Ronit Ziv
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The gifted musicians of the Rocky Nook String Ensemble delighted the crowd with lively jigs, sea shanties and other period music. Thanks to Michael Bennett (guitar), Tim Correll (mandolin), Joy Grimes (violin), Bekka Schellenberg (violin), and Kurt Schellenberg (banjo), and to BPA member Pat Canavan who sat in, on bodhran or Irish drum.
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Model boat experts Michael Sneed and Eric Chin joined BPA member model boat enthusiasts Tim Grieser and Randy Johnson to host a Model Yacht & Boat Regatta, including a race between two beautiful model sailing yachts.
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Photo by Kathleen Kouril Grieser
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Photo by Tim Grieser
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Photo by Ronit Ziv
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Photo by Ronit Ziv
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Photo by Ronit Ziv
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At the very busy Bullough's Pond Kids' Eco Arts & Crafts area, educator Jillian Orr taught children at the fair how to make paper plate turtles, origami frogs and coffee can pond viewers.
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Photo by Kathleen Kouril Grieser
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Photo by Tim Grieser
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Photo by Kathleen Kouril Grieser
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Photo by Tim Grieser
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Mayor Setti Warren and Parks & Recreation Commissioner Bob DeRubeis attended the Fair (pictured with BPA board members). Miller John Spring, the man who dammed Smelt Brook to create the pond and power his gristmill in 1664, time-travelled to the present to enjoy the Fair and chat with visitors. The miller was played by actor Jon Swift.
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Photo by Kathleen Kouril Grieser
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Photo by Kathleen Kouril Grieser
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Photo by Ronit Ziv
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Students from the Cabot School contributed wonderful drawings and paintings for the Cabot School Bullough's Pond Art Show at the Fair.
See all their artworks here. |
Photo by Ronit Ziv
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Photo by Ronit Ziv
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Photo by Ronit Ziv
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Photo by Tim Grieser
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Photo by Tim Grieser
Photo by Ronit Ziv
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Photo by Tim Grieser
The Fair's finale was an exciting sponsored kayak race. Volunteer kayak racers paddled in kayaks sponsored by local businesses including Bread & Chocolate Bakery Cafe, Brewer's Coalition, Rox Diner, Cleary & Son Window Restoration, Newtonville Starbucks and Waban Starbucks. Mayor Setti Warren welcomed the crowd that gathered to watch the race, as the kayakers did some warm-up paddling. The Mayor announced the start and the racers were off to circle a marked racecourse. As the crowd cheered, the kayakers paddled furiously. The kayak sponsored by the two Starbucks coffee shops won the race. Mayor Warren presented the race cup - a BPA logo mug.
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Photo by Tim Grieser
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Photo by Ronit Ziv
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The Bullough’s Pond Fair took place on Bulloughs Park and Dexter Road in Newtonville, and was followed by the Newtonville Village Day & Jazz Festival in the afternoon, where the BPA also had a booth. In the photo (right), taken at the BPA's booth, are (L-R) Tim Stone of the Newtonville Area Council, U.S. Senator Ed Markey, BPA Media & Events Director Kathleen Kouril Grieser, Newton Mayor Setti Warren, BPA President Marilyn Campbell and BPA Secretary Dick Lockwood.
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Photo by Aaron Goldman
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