Video: Procession Saint Rocco in the North End, Boston on July 17, 2011. The Story of Saint Rocco Saint Rocco was born into an aristocratic French family. He turned away from his worldly inheritance and status, giving all of his possessions to the poor and the sick. Saint Rocco willingly turned to a life of Read More…
This video features Curt Spalding, EPA Region 1 Administrator speaking about “A Clean Boston Harbor.” Introducing Mr. Spalding is Lorraine Downey, Board of Trustees member of The Boston Harbor Association (TBHA). TBHA’s forum, “A Clean Boston Harbor, What Next?” was held on June 14 and 15, 2011 at the John Joseph Moakley Courthouse and New Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) took up three community issues at its July 14, 2011 meeting. Zoning Variance – 55-57 N. Washington St., Michelle Holdings, LLC Letter on Hazardous Cargo Truck Route Change Boston Bikes Program – North End/Waterfront Bike Lane Proposal A summary of each item follows: Zoning Variance – 55-57 Read More…
On July 12, 2011, the North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) continued its free outdoor music series on the Paul Revere Mall (Prado). The series, titled “Tuesdays@7” is open to the public and features NEMPAC’s talented instructors and students. It was standing room only this week for Opera & Broadway Night with Vocalists Read More…
This week’s incidents from the Boston Police Journal Log for District A-1 in the North End / Waterfront area. Assault & Battery on a Police Officer 07/08/11 1:52am Police Officer was flagged down on Hanover St. by pedestrians about a male acting aggressive towards passersby. Police Officer asked the male suspect to move along, at Read More…
After “tabling” a zoning application at 162 Endicott St. last month, the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) unanimously approved the request at its July 11, 2011 meeting. The request asks to legalize an existing basement and first floor duplex condominium unit built in the 1980’s without a building permit. As a result of Read More…
Boston Police District A-1 are distributing flyers and cards for the new “Be Courteous to Your Neighbors” campaign. Officers on patrol will have the cards to hand out to people on the streets, initially targeting groups of individuals gathering at common spots where there are noise complaints. Officers will also use the flyers in their Read More…
In one of the swiftest licensing presentations ever, the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) unanimously voted, 9-0, to support El Triunfo Restaurant’s take-out license at 69 Prince Street. The applicant, Daniel Surian, also agreed to changeout the neon sign in the window at the request of Councilor Anne Devlin Tagiaferro. More information on Read More…
The video presents the opening business of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) meeting from July 11, 2011, held at the Nazzaro Center. The following agenda items are shown in the video: Call to Order & Roll Call Offices of Local Officials Councilor Felix Arroyo represented by Stuart Rosenberg Councilor Sal Read More…
At approximately 9:30 pm on Thursday, 12+ rescue vehicles responded to an intoxicated man who jumped in Boston Harbor for a swim off the end of Sargent’s Wharf. The man swam to shore, but then fled the scene when approached by firefighters.
A new stumbling block entered the mix at the third public meeting where the City’s bike lane proposal was presented for the North End / Waterfront. Using a more conservative safety analysis around driveways, the reduction in the number of resident parking spaces is now expected to be 15-20 instead of the previously thought 5-10 Read More…
In response to questions regarding the new Segway regulations, the following link contains the final ordinance, offered by City Councilor Sal LaMattina, passed unanimously by the City Council and signed by Mayor Menino on June 24, 2011. Ordinance Regulating the Use of Personal Assistive Mobility Devices in the City of Boston (pdf). See this previous Read More…