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VPNE Parking Lot Receives NEWNC Support for One Year Renewal at 181 North Washington Street

VPNE Parking Lot Receives NEWNC Support for One Year Renewal at 181 North Washington Street

The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) voted 4-3 to support the approval to continue the use of the 7-space outdoor parking lot at the intersection of Endicott Street and North Washington Street. Some council members raised concerns including the use of nearby resident / visitor parking spaces by the company’s staff. There was [...]

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Residents’ Association Supports One Year Extension for VPNE Parking at 181 N. Washington Street

Residents’ Association Supports One Year Extension for VPNE Parking at 181 N. Washington Street

By a vote of 27 to 1, the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) supported conditional use zoning approval for VPNE Parking Solutions, 181 N. Washington St., to extend use of the 7-space outdoor parking lot for up to one year. The parking lot is located on the former service station property at the [...]

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Residents Association Defers Vote on N. Washington Street Parking Lot Renewal [Video]

The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) decided to “table” the renewal application by VPNE Parking Solutions at 181 North Washington Street. The parking lot company manages a 7-space outdoor parking lot on the former service station property at the intersection of Endicott Street and North Washington Street. Residents raised several concerns with the lot’s [...]

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Kickoff Meeting Video: Downtown Waterfront & Greenway District Zoning Planning Initiative

Video: Downtown Waterfront & Greenway District Zoning Planning Initiative – Project Overview, held at the New England Aquarium IMAX Theater on March 13, 2013 A large crowd attended the Wednesday night kickoff for the Downtown Waterfront and Greenway District Zoning Planning Initiative. Led the the Boston Redevelopment Authority with its consultant, Utile Inc., the Downtown [...]

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NEW Health Expands Van Transportation Services to Community

North End Waterfront Health Expanding Van Transportation Services to the Community North End Waterfront Health is expanding the hours of its van transportation service for locals who need help getting around. The vans are now available to transport community members to local appointments from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Previously, the vans were in use [...]

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Snow Emergency and Parking Ban Lifted at 6pm Tuesday; Boston Public Schools Open Wednesday

It’s over, the snow is gone! Well, not really but the “emergency” is over as of 6pm on Tuesday according to the City of Boston. Those using garages at discounted rates during the snow emergency will have until 8pm on Tuesday to move their cars. Parking on snow emergency streets such as Hanover, Commercial, Cross [...]

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Boston Public Schools Closed Tuesday; Snow Emergency and Parking Ban Continue

In a collective sigh of “you’ve got to be kidding,” parents bemoaned the news that Boston Public Schools would be closed again on Tuesday, February 12th due to the ongoing snow emergency. Tuesday’s weather forecast for Boston? Clear, highs in the mid-40s. “The safety of our students comes first, and schools will remain closed as [...]

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Falling Icicles Break Car Window on North Bennet Street

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 [...]

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

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 [...]

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

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. [...]

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Boston Snow Emergency Declared Starting Friday at Noon; Boston Public Schools Closed and MTBA Shuts Down 3:30 PM on Friday

The City of Boston has declared a snow emergency, starting noon on Friday, in preparation for the upcoming winter blizzard. Other Friday impacts: Boston Public Schools are closed, the MBTA will close at 3:30 pm and all drivers are encouraged to be off the streets by noon. Parking is prohibited from snow emergency streets. On [...]

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Outdoor Basketball Court at Nazzaro Playground Being Destroyed by Event Parking [Video]

A lifelong North End resident, Mikaya Emma, asked for something to be done about the illegal parking on the basketball court in the Nazzaro Center playground. The matter was brought to the attention of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) at the January 14, 2013 public meeting. With nightly events at the indoor Nazzaro [...]

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Neighborhood Council Reports from City Hall and Parking, Greenway and Public Safety Committees [Video]

The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) met on January 14, 2013 and reported on a number of community issues. This part of the meeting includes the introductions and reports. NEWNC President Stephen Passacantilli gave a report from City Councilor Sal LaMattina’s office on the Nuisance Control Ordinance and street repairs planned by Public [...]

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Parking is Rough in the North End

This car had a rough time at the corner of Richmond and Hanover Streets. It was there Friday and Saturday. No idea what happened, but it looks like someone sideswiped the car and tore off the front bumper and lots of other stuff with it. They don’t make cars like they used to. Parking can [...]

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Parking Lines and Signs Conflict on Commercial Street

When the City installed the North End bike lanes, they also decided to paint lines as to where parking was permitted on Commercial Street. As you can see from this photo, the permitted parking line extends well beyond the “No Parking” arrow. Ryan Kenny of NEWNC’s Traffic and Parking Committee said that at least one [...]

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A City of Boston Parking Enforcement Officer issuing a “Know Snow” Pamphlet to a vehicle parked on Washington Street in the South End, adjacent to Peters Park. (City of Boston photo)

Parking Enforcement Officers Issuing “Know Snow” Pamphlets to Boston Drivers

The following is a news release from the Boston Transportation Department (BTD) regarding the distribution of “Know Snow” pamphlets. Some Boston drivers may have been pleasantly surprised recently when they realized that the paper placed under their vehicle’s windshield wiper by a Boston Parking Enforcement Officer was a “Know Snow” pamphlet rather than a parking ticket.  [...]

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Planning Update: Downtown Waterfront Municipal Harbor Plan and South Station Expansion [Video]

At the December 3, 2012 board meeting of the Greenway Conservancy, a summary presentation was given by the Linda Jonash, Director of Planning and Design, regarding two extensive and complex planning projects around the Greenway and in downtown Boston. At 00:00 in video: South Station Expansion Project by Mass. Department of Transportation, MassDOT – 3 [...]

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Downtown View: Parking Lot Worries

I’m worried. It’s about a surface parking lot. It seems silly to worry about a parking lot, but that’s the way it is. Maybe it will turn out okay, but things have a way of getting out of hand. Let’s hope I’m wrong. This parking lot lies on the Esplanade near Charles Circle. That location [...]

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Public Meeting on the Future of the Massachusetts Transportation System

MassDOT – Your Vision, Our Future: A Transportation Conversation The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) will hold a series of statewide discussions this fall to engage the public in a conversation about the transportation system they want and what we need to do to achieve that vision. The purpose of these meetings is to hear [...]

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Old Northern Avenue Bridge to be Beautified by Boston Harbor Association Through Garden Club Grant

The following news release announces a $50,000 grant from the Boston Committee of the Garden Club of America to The Boston Harbor Association for a new horticultural display along the Old Northern Avenue Bridge. The award was made at this week’s annual meeting of the Boston Committee, the 1100 member, 14 club consortium. Also announced [...]

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Sunday News & Views: BTD Community Affairs Director Arrested, Bocce Photos, Library Friends Re-Elected and Skyline Photo

Check out the Events Calendar for what’s going on this week. What’s new on the blog: A Community Affairs Director for the Boston Transportation Department, James Mansfield, has been arrested on child pornography charges. See the post. Check out the photos from the North End Waterfront Health Fall Bocce Tournament. The Friends of the North [...]

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Child Pornography Charges Result in Arrest of Boston Transportation Department Community Affairs Director

A Boston Transportation Department community affairs liasion, James Mansfield, was arrested Friday on child pornography charges, according to Boston Police. An internet investigation showed the 47-year-old man was participating in sexual chat and exchanging child porn photos of undressed boys. Boston Police also found evidence by searching his Charlestown home computer under a search warrant. [...]

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MassDOT Traffic Advisory For October 5-6 Weekend Work on I-93N Tunnel Exit to Zakim Bridge

MASSDOT TRAFFIC ADVISORY: WEEKEND WORK TO RESTRICT LANES ON I-93 NORTHBOUND Crews to Replace Concrete Pavement with Hot Mix Asphalt from Tunnel Exit to Zakim BOSTON — This weekend, MassDOT will address a 600 foot section of deteriorating concrete pavement from the I-93 Northbound exit of the O’Neill Tunnel to the southern joint of the [...]

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MassDOT Traffic Advisory: Weekend Work to Restrict Lanes on I-93 Northbound

***Canceled due to rain*** Press release from MassDOT regarding weekend work and lane closures on I-93 tunnel exits sections: MASSDOT TRAFFIC ADVISORY: WEEKEND WORK TO RESTRICT LANES ON I-93 NORTHBOUND Crews to Replace Concrete Pavement with Hot Mix Asphalt from Tunnel Exit to Zakim  BOSTON (Monday, September 24, 2012) — This weekend, MassDOT will address [...]

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Neighborhood Council Votes to Support Tony DeMarco Statue, Pauli’s, Wine Bottega & Two Basement Extensions [Video]

The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, NEWNC, met on Monday, September 10th, and voted on a variety of neighborhood requests. The embedded video shows all the presentations from the meeting. Here is a handy index so you can jump to topics of interest. 02:00 North Bennet Street School / Eliot School Transition Update by [...]

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