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Upside Down Parking Cone in Sidewalk Hole on Atlantic Avenue

Matt Conti — Sun, 19 May 2013 19:35:02 +0000

The city’s “temporary” solution for this hole in the sidewalk on Atlantic Avenue at E. India Row is not satisfactory, according to Justin Wyner, President of the Wharf District Council. He reports the situation to Citizens Connect with this photo. This is a missing cover plugged with an inverted safety cone. It has been like [...]

Police Blotter: Quiet Week in the North End / Waterfront

Matt Conti — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:39:34 +0000

Very quiet week as far as reported public safety incidents to Boston Police. This week’s items listed below, courtesy of BPD District A-1. Neighborhood: North End, Occurrence Date between 05/11/2013 and 05/17/2013, District: A1 05/11/2013 – 224 HANOVER ST – INVESTIGATE PERSON 05/11/2013 – 250 HANOVER ST – TOWED MOTOR VEHICLE 05/12/2013 – 220 HANOVER [...]

Homeless Problem Addressed by City Councilors at Annual Meeting of Friends of Christopher Columbus Park [Video]

Matt Conti — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:06:17 +0000

The annual meeting of Friends of Christopher Columbus Park was the forum for a lengthy discussion regarding increasing homeless problems in the park, including a recent death. One of the most troubled areas is the tot lot that often becomes an encampment for homeless people to sleep at night. Parents have found blood in the [...]

North End’s Roseann Sdoia Gets Fire Department Escort Home After Release From Hospital

NorthEndWaterfront.com — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:34:32 +0000

Roseann Sdoia, a North End resident that was severely injured in the Boston Marathon bombings, was released from the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital on Tuesday. She received a Fire Department escort home from Charlestown back to the North End. Roseann spoke about her recovery, shown in the TV news video below, at a press conference accompanied [...]

Major Water Main Break in North End [Video & Photos]

Matt Conti — Sat, 11 May 2013 02:30:05 +0000

There was a huge water main break in Boston’s North End on Friday night about 7:30 pm at the intersection of Endicott & Stillman Streets, near Cross Street. Boston Fire said basements are at risk of getting flooded and called in an electrical inspector. As of the late evening, Boston Water & Sewer had substantially [...]

Weekly Police Blotter for North End / Waterfront

Matt Conti — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:15:29 +0000

Reported incidents on this week’s Boston Police Journal Log are shown below, courtesy of District A-1, for the North End / Waterfront area. 05/05/2013 145 COMMERCIAL ST – PROPERTY – FOUND 05/05/2013 241 HANOVER ST – TOWED MOTOR VEHICLE 05/05/2013 146 RICHMOND ST – TOWED MOTOR VEHICLE 05/06/2013 215 COMMERCIAL ST – HARBOR INCIDENTS 05/06/2013 [...]

Marathon Victim, Roseann Sdoia, Extended Interview with Emily Rooney [Video]

Matt Conti — Thu, 09 May 2013 00:08:25 +0000

Boston Marathon bombing victim and North End resident, Roseann Sdoia, talks about her experience and recovery with Greater Boston host Emily Rooney. Roseann’s Recovery Fund currently stands at slightly over $350,000 from over 4,000 donors. More on Roseann Sdoia and the Marathon Bombings.

Thank You Boston Police District A-1

NorthEndWaterfront.com — Tue, 07 May 2013 21:51:08 +0000

At the May 2013 North End Public Safety meeting, residents thanked Boston Police for their work after the Boston Marathon bombings. District A-1 Captain Thomas Lee and Officer Ted Boyle are shown above holding their “Boston Strong” t-shirts. Both officers were at the finish line during the bombings. District A-1 hosts a monthly public safety [...]

“Doc’s Long Wharf” Case Returns to Superior Court; City Argues Dismissal; North End Ten Add New Complaints

Matt Conti — Tue, 07 May 2013 00:03:31 +0000

The Long Wharf legal case comes back to Superior Court this week. The action follows a March 2013 Supreme Judicial Court ruling against a North End citizens group arguing for open space protection, under Article 97. The ruling supported a 2007 Boston Redevelopment Authority lease for “Doc’s Long Wharf,” a proposed 4,655 square-foot waterfront restaurant [...]

Marathon Bombing Victim and North End Resident, Roseann Sdoia, Meets Hero and Guardian Angel, Shores Salter

Matt Conti — Sun, 05 May 2013 01:04:43 +0000

Shores Salter, the young man that helped Roseann Sdoia, on the day of the Boston Marathon bombings was reunited with her at Spaulding Rehab Center for the first time on Saturday. Roseann, a North End resident, was severely injured in the bombings, losing most of her right leg. Roseann and Shores were separated soon after [...]

Terror Precautions and Auto Thefts / Larcenies Discussed at Public Safety Meeting [Video]

Matt Conti — Fri, 03 May 2013 23:10:53 +0000

Video: North End Public Safety Meeting, May 2, 2013 at the Nazzaro Community Center with Boston Police District A-1 District A-1 Boston Police Captain Thomas Lee and Officer Teddy Boyle hosted the May 2013 North End Public Safety meeting. After the recent Marathon bombings, residents expressed great appreciation for the efforts of the Boston Police [...]

Police Blotter – Auto Thefts and Motor Vehicle Larcenies

Matt Conti — Fri, 03 May 2013 00:19:53 +0000

It was a relatively quiet week on this week’s Boston Police Journal Log, courtesy of BPD District A-1. Most of the reports involve motor vehicles, both auto thefts and larcenies. Notably, a large amount of jewelry and computer equipment was stolen from an out of town vehicle at the Battery Wharf garage. BPD strongly advises car [...]

North End’s Roseann Sdoia Gets Celebrity Support and Shares Story with 20/20 on Her Recovery from Marathon Bombings

Matt Conti — Thu, 02 May 2013 16:13:55 +0000

As Roseann Sdoia continues her recovery from a serious injury in the Boston Marathon bombings, many have reached out to the North End resident including several celebrities. New England Patriots Tight-End, Rob “Gronk” Gronkowski, stopped by as did actor Kevin Spacey and several Red Sox players. See more photos at the Recovery Fund page where more than [...]

Downtown View: Different Worldviews About Guns

Karen Cord Taylor — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:01:51 +0000

By now, you’ve probably heard of Arkansas State Representative Nate Bell who tweeted “I wonder how many Boston liberals spent the night cowering in their homes wishing they had an AR-15 with a hi-capacity magazine?” By now, you’ve also heard the answer: “none.” I called Nate Bell and left a message on his voicemail. I [...]

Police Blotter: Breaking & Entering by Force on Goodridge Court

Matt Conti — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 00:14:24 +0000

It was a slow week on the police blotter, which does not include this incident at Christopher Columbus Park. Reports from this week’s Boston Police Journal Log are shown below. Breaking & Entering Residential – Force 04/24/13 Victim reports front door of his Goodridge Court (map) residence was forced open and removed was a computer, [...]

Reflection, Prayer and Song at Interfaith Vigil for Marathon Tragedy Victims Including North Ender, Roseann Sdoia [Photos]

Matt Conti — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 04:01:54 +0000

A North End Interfaith Neighborhood Vigil and Remembrance Service was held on Thursday evening for the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings of April 15, 2013 and the brave men & women who responded to the tragedy. Special prayers were offered for the recovery of Roseann Sdoia, a North End resident, who was seriously injured [...]

Video: North End Societies Procession and Vigil on the Prado to Remember Marathon Victims

Matt Conti — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 02:17:57 +0000

Video: The North End Societies held a solemn procession and vigil on Sunday, April 21, 2013, to remember those affected by the Boston Marathon bombings. Representing the societies, Jason Aluia from St. Anthony’s Club, spoke to the crowd about remembering the victims of the attacks and the aftermath. There was a special prayer for North [...]

Man Dies After Pulled From Boston Harbor at Christopher Columbus Park; Perhaps After Being Pushed in a Fight

Matt Conti — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:08:36 +0000

A man died after being pulled from Boston Harbor on Wednesday morning at Christopher Columbus Park. The man may have been pushed over the seawall in a fight. The area around the spray fountains near the Marriott Long Wharf was closed off in the park by yellow police tape into the afternoon. The incident may [...]

Commentary: A Reflection For Boston

Ann Moritz — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:27:52 +0000

The electronic signs over the expressway and interstate this weekend flashed in sequence: “We are one Boston.” “Thank you to all.” We’ve had 9/11 when planes flew out of Boston into New York’s twin towers. We’ve had the Boston Strangler(s). We’ve had the Great Molasses Flood. The anarchist bombing of a North End fire station. [...]

Residents and Businesses Returning to Boylston Street After FBI Turns Over Marathon Bombing Site Back to City

Matt Conti — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:42:18 +0000

Mayor Menino was presented the flag that was flown over the finish line at the Boston Marathon by an FBI official, symbolically releasing jurisdiction over to the City of Boston on April 22, 2013. The flag was handed over to Mayor Menino by Lt Detective Darrin Greeley of the CSRU Unit of the Boston Police [...]

North End Societies Host Neighborhood Candlelight Vigil & Procession for Marathon Victims [Photos]

Matt Conti — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 03:27:53 +0000

The North End Societies, known worldwide for the famous summer feasts and religious processions, joined together on Sunday for a solemn walk and vigil in remembrance and prayer for the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings and its aftermath. The candlelight vigil, sing-a-long and procession started on Endicott Street at the St. Anthony’s Club with [...]

The Day The Marathon Bombing Suspects Were Captured; One Dead & One in Custody

Matt Conti — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 02:41:41 +0000

Friday, April 19, 2013 – What a day! As the entire Boston metro area was locked down, law enforcement officers tracked down and captured the Boston Marathon bomber suspects. It was quite the story and one that will be told many times in many ways. For now, here is a collection of photos, videos and articles from [...]

North End Under “Shelter in Place” Lockdown During Marathon Bombing Manhunt [Photos]

Matt Conti — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:15:18 +0000

Photos of what the North End / Waterfront looked like under Friday’s “Shelter in Place” lockdown as the manhunt continued in Watertown. The streets were fairly free of vehicles, but we found several neighborhood shops open for business. Residents were starting to get anxious by the early afternoon, gathering in the cafes and starting to mull [...]

Helping a North End Victim of the Marathon Bombings

John Romano — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:08:55 +0000

My good friend Sabrina DelloRusso from Fleet St. was at the Marathon with her friend and North End resident Roseann Sdoia enjoying the race in front of the spot of the second bomb blast. Sabrina suffered minor injuries but her friend, Roseann just inches away, lost one of her legs. As North Enders always do, [...]

New Trial Denied for Louis Costa in 1986 North End Murders

Matt Conti — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 01:17:03 +0000

Louis Costa will not receive a third trial in the 1986 double murder case where the bodies of Frank Chiuchiolo and Joseph Bottari were found in the North End’s Slye Park (now known as Copp’s Hill Terrace Park), according to a ruling Thursday by Massachusetts Supreme Court Judicial Court Judge Robert Mulligan. Last year, the the double [...]

Bomb Squad Responds to Suspicious Package at Coast Guard on Commercial Street

NorthEndWaterfront.com — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 22:07:18 +0000

Around 8 a.m. on Tuesday, the Bomb Squad and Boston Fire Department responded to a “suspicious package” by the Coast Guard Base on Commercial Street. North End resident Kevin Krueger shares this photo of the scene. If you have any information on this incident, please leave it in the comments below.

Boston Marathon Explosions – Twitter Feed, Storify Articles, Photos & Videos

Matt Conti — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:51:52 +0000

At 2:50 pm on Monday, two near simultaneous explosions rocked the area near the Boston Marathon Finish Line in Back Bay’s Copley. The unofficial toll is 3 dead and over 130 wounded. Below is a real-time Twitter feed and Storify showing articles, photos and video. We will continue to update as information becomes available. Tweets [...]

Skateboarder Assaults Greenway Staff on North End Parks

Matt Conti — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 15:53:49 +0000

Amy Dwyer of the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy spoke to the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) about an incident involving skateboarders on the North End Parks. According to the report, the incident occurred this week on Parcel 10 in the North End Parks when staff confronted skateboarders that were damaging the park’s [...]

Spring is Here, Breaking & Entering Reports Up – Target Harden Your Home

Matt Conti — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 17:30:46 +0000

At a recent North End Public Safety meeting, seven residential breaking & entering incidents were reported, including multiple break-ins on Wiget Street. Boston Police believe they have arrested a suspect responsible for several of the B&E’s. They also discussed methods on how to “target harden” your home, especially with Spring here and a tendency to [...]

North End Public Safety Meeting Highlights Low Overall Crime; Increase in Break-ins, More on Wiget St. Mugging [Video]

Matt Conti — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 18:29:05 +0000

Highlights and video index timeline: 00:00 Welcome by Captain Thomas Lee & Sgt. Thomas Lema of District A-1 02:00 Overview of Crime Stats (see summary sheet below) 04:00 Warrant Arrest, 3/19/13, Hanover St., stopped for aggressive panhandling 05:20 Warrant Arrest, 3/23/13, 6am, Cleveland Pl. & Snow Hill St., stopped for climbing fire escapes 06:10 Arrest [...]

Police Blotter: On-Street Robbery & Assault For Head Phones on Wiget Street

Matt Conti — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:58:15 +0000

Reported incidents from this week’s Boston Police Journal Log are shown below, courtesy of BPD District A-1. Unarmed Robbery 03/30/13 3:40am Male victim stepped outside of a Wiget St. apartment and was approached by 2 male suspects who alighted from a tan motor vehicle. At this time, the suspects demanded the head phones he was [...]

Police Blotter: Arrest on Cleveland Place of Man Climbing Fire Escape and Knocking on Windows

Matt Conti — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 12:42:00 +0000

This week’s police blotter shows reported incidents in the North End / Waterfront area, courtesy of Boston Police, District A-1. Warrant Arrest 03/23/13 6:00am Male suspect arrested on a default warrant after Police Officers responded to a call on Cleveland Place for a male climbing on a fire escape knocking on windows. Breaking & Entering [...]

Police Blotter: Taxi Cab Driver Gets Assaulted and No Fare at Battery Wharf

Matt Conti — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 19:58:37 +0000

This week’s reported incidents from the Boston Police Journal Log are shown below, courtesy of BPD District A-1. Assault & Battery 03/16/13 11:17 pm Male suspect assaulted a male taxi cab driver outside of the Fairmont Battery Wharf hotel. The suspect pushed the victim twice and failed to pay the fare. Complaints to be sought [...]

Globe: Segway Tour Operator Will Keep Fighting

Matt Conti — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:48:50 +0000

An update on the disputes surrounding the Segway tour company at 420 Commercial St., Boston by Segway (formerly Boston Gliders), is featured in the March 18th Boston Globe. After numerous fines and violations of the city ordinance with back and forth lawsuits, the company voes to keep fighting: The company’s defiant frontman Allan Danley said [...]

City Plans for Safe and Festive St. Patrick’s Day Weekend

City of Boston — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 14:32:43 +0000

Mayor Menino encourages family-friendly holiday, reminds all to celebrate responsibly The City of Boston has again made plans to ensure a safe and festive St. Patrick’s Day weekend. The Boston Police Department (BPD) will increase patrols, focusing not only on Sunday’s parade in South Boston, but also at drinking establishments on St. Patrick’s Day and [...]

Supreme Judicial Court Rules in Favor of BRA on Long Wharf Case Against North End Ten; Paves Way for Restaurant

Matt Conti — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:28:41 +0000

A legal fight that started in 2007 over Long Wharf neared its conclusion on Friday as the Supreme Judicial Court rejected the open space and park protection arguments of a North End citizens group, paving the way for a restaurant or development at the site. The SJC supported the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) and Mass. [...]