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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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

“Boston’s Finest” Screening Premiere With Mayor Menino [Photos]

NorthEndWaterfront.com — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 01:07:25 +0000

(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 [...]

Meteor Crash Storify of Photos, Videos, Parodies and Social Media Highlights

Matt Conti — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 03:21:40 +0000

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 Speak to Residents’ Association on Quality of Life and Licensing Issues

Matt Conti — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 04:24:10 +0000

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 Break Car Window on North Bennet Street

Matt Conti — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 21:29:41 +0000

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 [...]

Sunday Blizzard Update – T Service Resumes, Trash on Regular Schedule But Boston Public Schools Closed Monday

Matt Conti — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 18:37:33 +0000

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 [...]

Driving Ban Lifted, But City of Boston Parking Ban Remains; Safety Reminders During Storm Recovery

Matt Conti — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 23:22:33 +0000

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. [...]

North Bennet Street School’s Locksmith Training Program Offers Home Security Tips

Matt Conti — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 22:17:25 +0000

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 [...]