The Boston City Council’s Committee on City and Neighborhood Services will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 2:00 PM in the Christopher Iannella Chamber, fifth floor, Boston City Hall. The subject of the hearing is: 1004 – Order for a hearing regarding regulation of scooter parking. This matter is sponsored by Read More…
Month: October 2009
Greenway Article: What about Neighborhood Parks?
“What about neighborhood parks?” is my response to the The Boston Globe article, “Call it the Emptyway” by Andrew Ryan (October 2, 2009). The article raised a myriad of issues regarding the use of the parks and something “just not right” with Boston’s newest parkland. I was quoted once again (wow, 2x in a week), Read More…
Jon Sproul Promotes NEMPAC’s Upcoming Film Festival
Jon Sproul was at the Boston Comedy Festival promoting NEMPAC’s upcoming event, The North End Film and Music Festival, taking place on October 22nd at the Hard Rock Cafe. Watch the video to find out more about this event and how you can be a part of it.
Greenway Festival Extended to Sunday
Due to the inclement weather forecasted for Saturday, the Greenway Conservancy has announced that its “Try Something New” Fall Festival has been expanded to Sunday, October 4th. The full announcement is shown below. Sunday schedule of events and activities All-day Sun. activities (12-4 pm): · Ice Skating (Plaza) · Carnival Ride (Green) · Greenway Treasure Read More…
Weather Related Changes in “The Town” Film Street Closings
**URGENT**RELEASED TODAY BY “THE TOWN” FILM PRODUCTION**
ATTENTION RESIDENTS
DUE TO WEATHER THE CHARLESTON BRIDGE WILL NOT BE CLOSED ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3RD
On Sunday, October 4th we will be filming scenes for the upcoming feature film, “The Town”. We will be filming on N. Washington Street and Commercial Street and the Charlestown Bridge. The Bridge will be closed from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Commercial Street will be closed from Hanover Street to N. Washington Street from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm on Sunday. N. Washington Street will be closed from Cross Street to bridge from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Sunday. Detours will be in place to facilitate movement around the closed areas.
Residents Vent Late-Night Concerns at Public Safety Meeting
With record high attendance, Thursday’s October 1st NEWNC Public Safety meeting became a forum for residents to discuss the late night noise issues raised in the recent Boston Globe article, “A Culture Clash in the North End.” It also brought out an all-star cast from various leaders and participants in our neighborhood life. Residents can Read More…
NEWRA President Responds to Globe’s Editorial on Late-Night Revelry
In a response to the Boston Globe’s editorial on late-night revelry in the North End, the Residents’ Association (NEWRA) President Mark Paul submitted the following letter that was published today. The editorial came the day after the Globe’s front page story, “A Culture Clash in the North End.” ………………………………………………………………………………………… Backers of wee hours hear only Read More…
Guest Commentary on Public Safety Meeting
I was gratified to see a standing-room-only turnout at the recent NEWNC Public Safety Committee meeting. State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, City Councilman Sal LaMattina, Neighborhood Coordinator Nicole Leo and John Nucci from Suffolk University were among those who attended to engage with the neighborhood over concerns of late-night noise raised by recent Boston Globe coverage. Read More…
Police Journal Log – Week Ending October 1, 2009
Selected incidents from this week’s Boston Police journal log for the North End/Waterfront neighborhood: Larceny from MV 09/25/09 11:26am Victim reports his rented 2000 Toyota Camry was broken into front passenger side window inside of a Clinton St. garage. Removed from the vehicle was a backpack containing camera equipment. Assault & Battery 09/26/09 2:00am Male Read More…
Greenway Sign Gets Lost in North End
Patrick Gookin sends in this photo showing one of the new Greenway signs in the middle of the North End Parks that has lost its way on the way to Chinatown. Watch the tourists turns their maps upside down as they look for the Chinatown arch on the corner of Salem & Cross Streets!
Bank Robbery (for real) at Sovereign Bank on Hanover St
Sovereign Bank at 287 Hanover StreetBoston Police are reporting through Twitter that the Sovereign Bank at 287 Hanover Street was robbed Thursday morning. The robber gave a note to the teller, but showed no weapon. The description is white male, 5′ 8″, 30’s, black t-shirt. Although this robbery does not appear to be part of Read More…
Meeting to Address Late Night Activity
State Representative Aaron Michlewitz invites people to discuss the problems addressed in the recent Boston Globe article, “Culture Clash in the North End” at Thursday’s October 1st NEWNC Public Safety meeting at the Nazzaro Center (30 N. Bennet St.) at 6:30 pm. Check the Calendar for details on all upcoming meetings and events. See also: Read More…