Celebrity chef and restaurant owner Todd English is facing a $1 million+ lawsuit due to unpaid rent at Kingfish Hall at Faneuil Hall that closed in March 2012 and remains vacant. The suit comes from the former leaseholder of Fanueil Hall Marketplace, General Growth Properties, claiming failure to pay on a judgement last year in [...]
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Woman Attacked in Drive-by Robbery Monday Night on Salem Street
There were plenty of witnesses, with slightly varying stories, of an attack and robbery on Salem Street at 9:50 pm on Monday night. According to Officer Teddy Boyle, detectives are following up on accounts of a suspect jumping out of a car to grab a woman’s bag. The woman fought back and the suspect punched [...]
Neighborhood Council Talks Noise, Parking and Public Safety
This video includes announcements and committee reports at the May 15, 2012 meeting of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, NEWNC. Video Index: 00:00 Welcome, Roll Call and Introductions 02:30 NEWNC Recognizes Service of President Donna Freni 04:00 Nicole Leo, Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services 04:50 Stephen Passacantilli, Report from Councilor Sal LaMattina’s Office [...]
Parking Garage Holdup on Weekly North End / Waterfront Police Blotter
Weekly Boston Police Journal Log, courtesy of District A-1: Robbery/ Business 05/07/12 4:20am Commercial St. garage parking attendant reports 4 unknown males approached the parking booth and ordered him onto the floor holding a crow bar to his neck. At this time, the suspects attempted to force open the safe to no avail. Suspects removed [...]
New North End-Waterfront Neighborhood Watch Program
Under the direction of Carolyn MacNeil, Director of Neighborhood Watch programs for the Boston Police department, councilman David Marx of NEWNC and North End resident Brian Brandt, The North End-Waterfront will soon have a Neighborhood Watch program. Public Safety meetings are held at 6:30 PM on the first Thursday of every month at The Nazarro [...]
Late Night Noise and Neighborhood Watch Discussed at Public Safety Meeting (Video)
Video: May 3, 2012 North End Public Safety Meeting with District A-1 Boston Police, City Councilor Sal LaMattina, Suffolk University & North End / Waterfront residents, held at the Nazzaro Community Center. It was another standing room only community meeting on late night noise, partying and crime issues in the North End. After getting an [...]
Police Blotter: Bell Ringer Turns Vandal
Highlights from this week’s Boston Police Journal Log, courtesy of Boston Police District A-1: Vandalism 04/28/12 2:30am Victim reports a group of 4 males were ringing his Endicott St. front door buzzer attempting to gain entrance into the building. Victim refused to let them in, at this time one of the suspects broke the glass [...]
WBZ-TV Reports on the Forming of a North End Neighborhood Watch to Control Late Night Noise
In advance of Thursday’s North End Public Safety Meeting, CBS Boston WBZ-TV’s Christina Hager, interviewed Janet Gilardi, David Marx and District A-1 Captain Lee regarding the formation of a neighborhood watch to control late night noise and street partying in the neighborhood, among other public safety issues. View the report in the video below or [...]
Coyote Stops By North End for Sunday Breakfast
It was an unusual sight early on Sunday morning at Copp’s Hill Terrace when residents spotted a coyote, almost unheard of in the North End. Jim Carey captures this photo of the wayward animal. Environmental Police are in the neighborhood tracking down the coyote. Update: Below is a video clip, courtesy of Union Wharf:
Letter from District A-1 Captain Tom Lee to the Residents of the North End
The following letter is from District A-1 Captain Tom Lee to the residents of the North End in response to the issues raised at the April 5, 2012 North End Public Safety Meeting (See Angry Residents Erupt in Chorus of Complaints About Lack of Police Presence). The letter is also posted on BPDNews.com. Dear North [...]
Police Blotter: Henchman St. Break-In and Vandalism on Commercial St.
This week’s Boston Police Journal Log shows only 7 incidents, a slow week for crime in the North End / Waterfront … well, other than the arrest of mob boss Anthony DiNunzio. Breaking & Entering – Residential 04/23/12 7:30pm – 9:00pm Henchman St. resident reports his apartment was broken into thru the rear garden [...]
Anthony DiNunzio, Boss of New England La Cosa Nostra, Arrested at Gemini Social Club on North End’s Endicott Street
At approximately 6 am on April 25, 2012, the FBI and Rhode Island State Police arrested Anthony DiNunzio, acting boss of the New England La Cosa Nostra (NELCN), in Boston’s North End at the Gemini Social Club on Endicott Street. DiNunzio, 53, of East Boston and part of the Patriarca crime family, was taken to [...]
Friends of Christopher Columbus Park Letter Details Homeless Playground Incident; Requests Bodily Fluids Protocol
The following letter to City Councilor Sal LaMattina from the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park, FOCCP, details the April 20th incident with homeless people in the playground area of Christopher Columbus Park. It also requests certain protocols be put in place by the City of Boston, Parks Department, Boston Police and Health Department in future [...]
Police Blotter: Wine and a Laptop Taken From Car on Commercial Street
From this week’s Boston Police Journal Log for the North End / Waterfront area, courtesy of BPD District A-1: Larceny from Motor Vehicle 04/16/12 7:15pm -9:00am Victim reports his 2004 Toyota Highlander was parked on Commercial St. and the front passenger window was broken and removed was 5 bottles of wine and a laptop.
Prescription Drug Take Back Initiative on April 28, 2012
On Saturday April 28, 2012, Boston Police Department is participating in the DEA National Prescription Take Back Initiative. It is an opportunity for residents to turn in any unused or expired medications for safe disposal. There will be a drop off location at the North End / Waterfront Health Center 332 Hanover Street Boston, MA, [...]
Police Blotter – Disorderly Person on Hanover St. and Break-in on Atlantic Ave.
Highlights from this week’s Boston Police Journal Log for the North End / Waterfront area, courtesy of District A-1. Disorderly Person 04/08/12 2:31am Male suspect arrested on Hanover St. after detectives on directed patrol noticed the suspect confront a female victim, his girlfriend, and began arguing with her. Suspect was asked to calm down, became [...]
Chock Full of News at Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) Meeting
There were several important reports and announcements at the April 10, 2012 meeting of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC). This video includes the following items: Welcome – Donna Freni, President Visitor/Resident Parking Changes – Stephen Passacantilli Neighborhood Crime Watch Creation – Stephen Passacantilli Problem Properties Task Force – Stephen Passacantilli Public Safety [...]
North End Segway Tour Business Files Legal Motion Against City of Boston Ordinance
Segway tour company, Orlando Gliders (also known as Boston Gliders) has filed a “Motion to Dismiss and Memorandum of Law” taking aim at the 2011 City of Boston ordinance regulating the use of personal assistive mobility devices and associated violations the company received primarily for operating on the Harborwalk. Boston by Segway operates at 420 [...]
Angry Residents Erupt in Chorus of Complaints About Lack of Police Presence
The honeymoon is over in the North End for the newly assigned Boston Police District A-1 Captain Thomas Lee. At the April 5, 2012 neighborhood public safety meeting, approximately 70 residents and business owners erupted in a chorus of complaints regarding deteriorating quality of life conditions. An out-of-control St. Patrick’s Day in the North End, [...]
Boston Police Investigate Report of Indecent Assault in the North End
Community Alert from Boston Police Informational Services: Boston Police Investigate Report of Indecent Assault in the North End BPD Asks Community to Increase Vigilance Boston Police recently received a report that on Friday, March 30, 2012, at 11:45pm a female victim was approached in the area of Prince Street in the North End and indecently [...]
Assault and Larceny on Weekly Boston Police Blotter
Reported incidents on this week’s Boston Police District A-1 Journal Log: Larceny in Building 03/23/12 8:10am Victim reports she left her No.Washington St. office for a short time when she returned there was a male suspect leaving her office area and fled out the door. The victim noticed her laptop was taken from the office. [...]
Saying Thank You to Bernie O’Rourke, Longtime Captain of BPD District A-1
Community members from the North End and throughout Downtown Boston came out to recognize and thank Bernie O’Rourke this week, longtime Captain serving 18 years at Boston Police District A-1 and recently promoted to Deputy Superintendent. Captain Tom Lee will take over the role at District A-1 as O’Rourke moves to BPD Headquarters. State Rep. [...]
Weekly Police Blotter: Cell Phone Robbery and Commercial Break-in
Highlights from this week’s Area A-1 Boston Police Journal Log for the North End / Waterfront area are shown below. Unarmed Robbery 03/18/12 1:15pm Male victim reports a known male suspect stole his cell phone while on Hanover St. Breaking & Entering – Nonresidential 03/21/12 5:00am No. Bennet St. business reports a male suspect broke [...]
NEWNC Committee Reports and May 19, 2012 Election Announcement
Video: Introductory comments and committee reports from the March 12, 2012 meeting of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, NEWNC. NEWNC President Donna Freni called the meeting to order, followed by a roll call and meeting protocol. From the Office of State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, Blake Webber spoke briefly regarding the status of proposed [...]
Burglar Arrested for Hanover St. Residential Break-in on March 17
BPDNews.com is reporting of an arrest of a suspect for breaking and entering on Hanover Street last night: At about 1:49am, on Saturday, March 17, 2012, officers from District A-1 (Downtown) responded to a breaking and entering at a residence on Hanover Street. On arrival, officers spoke with a witness who heard someone breaking into [...]
Larcenies Lead Weekly North End / Waterfront Police Blotter
Reported incidents from this week’s Boston Police District A-1 Police Blotter for the North End / Waterfront area are shown below. Larceny 03/10/12 10:00pm – 12:00am Victim reports her purse was stolen from a Hanover St. establishment. Purse contained US currency, bank cards, personal papers and keys. Larceny 03/11/12 3:00pm – 5:30pm Male victim reports [...]
Emergency Vehicles Respond to Harbor Area Around New England Aquarium
Emergency personnel responded this morning to the Boston Harbor area around the New England Aquarium at Central Wharf. There was a report of a boat capsizing, but responders apparently did not find anything. Bruce McCue captures the scene: We received the following report on the incident: Boston Police received a report of what appeared to [...]
Segway Tour Company, Boston Gliders, Has Lawsuit Dismissed Against City of Boston by Federal Judge
After the Boston City Council passed an ordinance in June 2011 regulating the use of Segways, the North End-based tour company, Boston Gliders sued the city in U.S. District Court arguing the ordinance was unlawfully damaging its business. Specifically, the ordinance restricted Segway use on public ways, sidewalks, parks and bicycle paths. Tour operators can [...]
Larceny and Criminal Harassment on Weekly Police Blotter
Reported incidents from this week’s Boston Police District A-1 Journal Log: Larceny from Motor Vehicle – 28 Atlantic Ave. 03/07/12 5:30pm -7:00am Victim reports his 2007 Toyota Tundra had the rear passenger window broken and removed from the motor vehicle was a laptop and computer accessories. Criminal Harassment – 38 Charter St. 03/07/12 10:00am Female [...]
Commentary: Noise Problem – North End Residents Fed Up
The following letter to Boston City Hall Mayor’s Office and City Council officials is re-published here with permission of the author as a commentary follow-up to last week’s North End Public Safety meeting. I am emailing you in the hope that you finally realize how fed up both the deep rooted and longstanding residents of [...]