Holiday Travel Poll Results

Reader Poll: How Is the Plastic Bag Ban Going?

Boston’s plastic bag ordinance went into effect December 14, banning plastic bags at check-out counters across the city. Retailers are now transitioning to paper, compostable or reusable bags that customers can purchase for a minimum of 5 cents. The purpose of the ban is to reduce plastic waste in the oceans and on our city Read More…

Reader Poll: Should the Multi-Use Field at Puopolo Park Be Synthetic Turf or Grass?

Boston Parks & Recreation hosted their third and final community meeting last week to discuss improvements to Langone & Puopolo Parks. Two final design concepts were presented and attendees provided feedback on which layout, or which features of the two layouts, they preferred. One of the biggest concerns discussed was whether the multi-use field at Read More…

Reader Poll: What’s the Neighborhood’s Top 311 Concern?

A few months ago, NorthEndWaterfront.com added a new weekly post – What’s the 311? – that highlights 311 cases in the neighborhood. 311 is the Mayor’s 24-hour hotline that allows residents to report issues and concerns to the City. In looking over recent North End / Waterfront cases, there are some common issues that continue to Read More…