Boston Globe’s Casey Ross reports: “An effort to open a public food market along the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway is faltering, with Boston officials and the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority expressing reservations about the only two proposals submitted so far. The market would go on the ground floor of an existing building on Blackstone and Hanover Read More…
Just walking around town close to Faneuil Hall, I was trampled by tourists. Sure, it is the peak summer season, but it just seemed “monumental”, which reminded me of a recent survey of national destinations. A few weeks ago, neighbor Ann Pistorio handed me a USA Today article referencing a Forbes Traveler national survey of Read More…
“We hear: … that location scouts for the new Ben Affleck heist flick, “The Town,” have been scoping out banks in the North End as locations for possible robbery scenes in the upcoming made-in-Boston movie. North End real estate baron Matteo Gallo has been showing them around and we hear the flashy-dressing bon vivant is Read More…
Notable incidents in this week’s Boston Police journal log: Larceny in Building 08/06/09 05:00pm Victim reports an unknown person stole 2 tickets to the Kenny Chesney concert from the front desk of a Clinton Street restaurant. Vandalism 08/05/09 8:33pm Victim reports the known male suspect vandalized the victim’s 2009 Lexus E350 which was parked on Read More…
You may have noticed a flurry of activity going on at 585 Commercial Street. This time, it isn’t a new development project on the drawing board, but a big-budget movie. The vacant building has been leased for at least six months to serve as offices for 20st Century Fox’s “Wichita” starring Tom Cruise and Cameron Read More…
Lots of folks sitting out at Christopher Columbus Park tonight for the Waterfront Performing Arts series of Tuesday concerts. Tonight was disco night with Soul City. For a taste of what you missed, click this link to their video. This brochure also has a schedule of upcoming arts related events sponsored by the City of Boston. Read More…
The Boston Redevelopment Authority is bringing its long-awaited plan to the neighborhood for the plaza area on Cross Street in front of the former Martignetti Liquors site. In addition to outdoor tables for the new businesses, the sidewalk and service road will be reconfigured around the Freedom Trail. Peter Gori, Senior Manager for the BRA, Read More…
Here is the official flyer as a pdf file. The schedule is also shown below and on our Calendar page. North End Against Drugs, Inc. and The Nazzaro Center Invite you to the 20th Annual North End Family Pride Week Sunday, August 2nd – Sunday, August 9th Sun, August 2nd FAMILY MASS SACRED HEART CHURCH, Read More…
The attorney for Arthur Caras and contractor, Michael Dello Russo, presented to NEWRA’s ZLC committee on July 28th in advance of an expected vote at the full NEWRA meeting on August 13th and a Board of Appeals hearing on August 18th. The owner was not present, but has applied to the Board of Appeal to Read More…
Vandalism 07/25/09 7:56pm Prince St. condo reports an unknown person broke a courtyard storm window and fled the area. Breaking & Entering – Non-Residential 07/28/09 5:40am Atlantic Avenue bike store reports an unknown person broke the store window and stole a bicycle valued at $1300.00. Breaking & Entering – Residential 07/30/09 7:31pm Male victim reports Read More…
Sophia Anderson, presented this week to NEWRA’s ZLC (Zoning, Licensing & Construction) committee, to provide information on her Fortune Teller application in advance of a NEWRA vote on August 13th. Ms. Anderson is proposing to open a business on the second floor of 216 Hanover Street, above Dolce Vita. Hours of operation will be from Read More…
Boston Yacht Haven, the marina property on Commercial Wharf, is set to go to auction on August 14th. The last auction date in April was postponed because of an ongoing dispute between the owner, lenders and abutters. Through the subsequent bankruptcy filing , owner Yovette Mumford lost control to Northern Bank & Trust that owns Read More…