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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
(Photos by Isabel Leon, City of Boston) Mayor Menino joins Donnie Wahlberg, Julie and Seth Jarrett, TNT and Xfinity in the hometown screening premiere of Boston’s Finest. The program takes a look at the lives of Boston Police officers both on and off the job and lets viewers get a personal look at the lives [...]
It was halfway around the world, but there is actually a local angle with the meteor crash not far from the home of Bruins backup goaltender Anton Khudobin. Plus, there are these amazing photos, videos and parodies. The Storify below is ranked in order of seriousness. [View the story "Meteor Crash in Russia" on Storify] [...]
Boston Police District A-1 Captain Thomas Lee and Sergeant Thomas Lema spoke to the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) regarding enforcement of the recently passed Nuisance Control Ordinance and how they are dealing with neighborhood quality of life issues. Much of the discussion centered around late night noise, loud parties, alcohol license closing [...]
Falling icicles broke this car window Sunday afternoon on North Bennet Street, according to witnesses that saw the incident. The above freezing temperatures melted snow and ice on the North End’s buildings causing hazardous conditions on sidewalks and streets. The icicles reportedly fell from the North Bennet Street School building near the corner of Salem [...]
As of mid-day on Sunday, February 10th, the clean-up and recovery efforts from the Blizzard of 2013 are continuing with the following headlines: Boston Public Schools will be closed on Monday, February 11th … read more Parking Ban & Snow Emergency remain in effect … read more Trash and recycling are on a normal schedule [...]
Governor Patrick has lifted the driving ban as of 4:00 pm on Saturday, but the City of Boston remains in a Snow Emergency state as far as parking restrictions. The MBTA will be shut through Saturday with a goal of restoring service for Monday’s morning commute.* Logan Airport is expected to resume flights on Sunday. [...]
by North Bennet Street School It’s that time of year when the number of house break-ins tend to rise with the temperatures. The period from late July through August is a peak vacation time, which means many homes and apartments will be unoccupied and potentially vulnerable over the next few weeks. But there are ways [...]