Boston Police A-1 Captain Bernard O’Rourke and Sergeant Tom Lema reported at this week’s NEWNC Public Safety meeting that after a spike of residential break-ins during the summer, North End / Waterfront crime incidents have come down in September and early October. In the last 30 days through October 7, 2010, there were no homicides Read More…
The North End is back! Or so it seems, based on the recent onslaught of new zoning and licensing applications which are an indication of businesses and developers willing to invest new money in the neighborhood. After a busy summer, you can still feel a buzz on the streets (often it’s a buzz saw) that Read More…
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From the Desk of Thomas M. Menino
A report issued last week by Mayors Against Illegal Guns, a coalition of more than 500 mayors that I co-chair with New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, highlights the connection between weak gun laws and illegal gun trafficking among states. The report, Trace the Guns: the Link Between Gun Laws and Interstate Gun Trafficking, looks at data from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and proves, beyond a doubt, that comprehensive gun trafficking laws are critical to preventing violent crime.
This is a first-hand report with highlights from the Annual Meeting of the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Conservancy, held at the Metro Center at 101 Federal Street on October 5, 2010. Introductions were made by Board of Directors Chair, Peter Meade, and Executive Director, Nancy Brennan. Dorothy Terrell, Governance Committee Chair, announced a slate of Read More…
North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council NEWNC Agenda for Tuesday October 12, 2010 Nazzaro Center 7:00 p.m. Matthew Sepe, 19 Cooper St. – Seeking to change occupancy from three (3) residential units and one (1) commercial unit to four (4) residential units. Paul Barker, 65 Salem Street (former location of Go Banana’s) – Seeking to Read More…
The Boston Herald’s Thomas Grillo reports on some news that came out of this week’s annual meeting for the Greenway Conservancy in his article, “Critics eye Greenway spending $300G on program for 9 teens, Where’s the money going?” The Conservancy is the private, non-profit that operates the downtown ribbon of parks from the North End Read More…
Highlights from this week’s Boston Police Journal Log: Breaking & Entering – Residential 10/02/10 2:39pm Male suspect arrested at a Lewis Wharf residence for Breaking & Entering, the suspect had in his possession the victims 2 laptops, leather carrying case and a handheld camcorder. Larceny / Pickpocket 10/01/10 8:30pm-9:00pm Male victim reports he had his Read More…
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See the art of fine craftsmanship in action:
Open House, Open Studios at the North Bennet Street School to be held November 5 and 6.
Eight crafts disciplines on display.
Aspiring furniture makers, bookbinders, jewelry makers, carpenters – and those merely curious about the process of making exquisite things by hand – are invited to a fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at one of the America’s oldest schools of craftsmanship during a special open house at the North Bennet Street School (www.nbss.edu) in Boston’s North End.
The event is on Friday, November 5, 10am to 2pm and Saturday, November 6, 10am to 3pm. Admission is free.
Visitors are invited to watch and interact with students and instructors at work in eight areas of concentration – from violin making and handmade cabinetry to piano restoration and locksmithing. A free shuttle bus on Friday will provide rides to the school’s Arlington, MA campus to view the carpentry and preservation carpentry training programs in action.
Once again, North End Against Drugs has teamed up with The Improv Asylum to offer the Annual Back To School Party! The party will take place on Sunday October 17, 2010 from 2 to 4pm. There will be free pizza, soft drinks and other snacks. The Improv’s talented actors and actress will perform a 1 Read More…
