BostonZest’s Penny Cherubino captures a picture of a watchful dog outside the Salumeria Italiana on Richmond St. as part of her “Sunday Dog” series. If you know this dog, please leave a comment. Penny and Ed have been spending a bit of time enjoying the North End recently. Read their post about the Lobster Rolls Read More…
Month: January 2010
Uncovering the BRA’s “Money Machine”
CommonWealth Magazine’s Bruce Mohl and Fox 25 Undercover issued a special report on perpetual “resale payments” made to the Boston Redevelopment Authority from condo sales at Flagship Wharf and other Boston developments on property once owned by the city. “I estimate they (the BRA) have made $4.5 million in payments out of this building, and Read More…
NEAD Offers Discount Tickets to Disney on Ice
Once again THANKS to TD Garden Neighborhood Charities, North End Against Drugs is able to offer tickets to the following special event: Disney On Ice presents Let’s Celebrate! It’s one colossal party on ice, with all your favorite Disney friends! Join Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse as they celebrate a Very Merry Unbirthday Party with Read More…
Nick’s Deli and Segway Tours Heard by Licensing Board
Boston’s Licensing Board heard two applications this week, including C.V. licenses (food/non-alcoholic beverages) for Nick’s Famous Deli on 66 Cross Street and Segway Tours (Boston Gliders) on 75 Commercial Street. Nick’s Famous Deli (66 Cross Street, the former Martignetti’s Liquors site) – Although the initial application indicated closing hours up to 2:00 am (with 4:00 Read More…
Garage at Intercontinental Hotel & Residences Defaults on Loan
The garage underneath the Intercontinental Hotel is headed for a restructuring or sale after defaulting on its debt, according to a Boston Herald article. “Bank of America went to court Monday to put Extell Development Corp.’s three-level, underground garage at 500 Atlantic Ave. into receivership and sell it after the New York real estate firm Read More…
Schopfer Pitches Floating City in Boston Harbor
Banker & Tradesman interviews Kevin Schopfer, founding partner of architectural firm, Ahearn | Schopfer and Assoc., about his recent pitch for a floating city in Boston Harbor, called “Boa.” “Schopfer founded a company to market condos on Mars. He designs $100 million-plus yachts. His design for the new International UFO Museum is crowned with a Read More…
Haiti Relief Concert – February 9th
Diverse and high energy jazz in a night to benefit the earthquake victims of Haiti. All proceeds for this concert will go directly to Habitat For Humanity International Disaster Response, and a speaker from this organization will speak about their efforts. Come early, eat and drink, enjoy the music and learn more about your positive Read More…
Boston City Council Committees
The Boston City Council announced its 2010 committees. Councilor Sal LaMattina represents District 1 (which includes the North End/Waterfront), and is Chair of the City Neighborhood Services & Veterans Affairs, a position he held last term as well. He also sits on the following committees: Humanities & Tourism, Economic Development & Planning, Education, Environment & Read More…
Fire at Bricco – 241 Hanover Street
Boston Fire Department tweets about tonight’s fire at 241 Hanover Street, at the Bricco Restaurant. (Tweets in reverse time order.) BostonFire: Fire is out. Companies starting to make up their equipment at 7:50 pm BostonFire: Building is 4 stories with the restaurant on the first floor. Incident Commander calls for a City Food Inspector to Read More…
North End/Waterfront Police Blotter
Highlighted incidents from this week’s Boston Police Journal Log: Larceny in a Building 01/23/10 1:00am Victim reports his laptop was stolen from inside his Salem St. kitchen, by an unknown person who was over his house visiting. Assault & Battery 01/23/10 9:20pm Victim reports the known male suspect punched her in the face in the Read More…