Parents involved with the Tenacity program received word today that the Romney Campaign is not willing to work out a compromise for drop-off access at the 585 Commercial Street parking lot next to the tennis courts. (See this previous article: Mitt Romney Security Blocking Longstanding Lot Access to Tenacity Families in North End.) The campaign is Read More…
In a close vote of 5-4, the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) narrowly supported a zoning proposal by Michelle Holdings LLC for a redevelopment of 55-57 North Washington Street. The first floor of the building houses a portion of Joe Tecce’s Ristorante, which recently filed for bankruptcy protection. The new owner of 55-57 Read More…
Overall crime trends in the North End / Waterfront were down slightly in the last month, as shown above in the statistics. These figures were reported before recent July break-ins, including a second intrusion on Sheafe Street. Boston Police from District A-1 updated the community on crime statistics and trends at the July Public Safety Read More…
After leading a bill through the State House to keep open cigar bars past 2018, Representative Aaron Michlewitz and Senator Anthony Petruccelli ran into a gubernatorial veto this week. In the North End, the bill relates to cigar bar Stanza dei Sigari, located at 292 Hanover Street. This is the second time Governor Patrick has Read More…
Parents with kids participating in the Tenacity program at the North End tennis courts have run into “big guys wearing suits” hired by the Mitt Romney campaign at 585 Commercial Street. The parents say this is not about politics, but about keeping access to the only safe drop-off/pick-up spot they have used for years. A Read More…
The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce has published testimony in support of S. 371, An Act to Revitalize the Commonwealth’s Waterfronts. S. 371 would give local zoning authorities the ability to regulate interior ground floor uses rather than the broad-based rules under Chapter 91 for facilities of public accommodation (FPA). The Chamber contends: When the Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XAGmxGjUfs] If you are confused about whether the Segway tour vehicles legally belong in the street or on the sidewalk, you are not alone. About a month ago, the Mayor signed off on new regulations unanimously passed by the City Council banning Segway tours from sidewalks and parks. The rules would relegate Segway tours Read More…
On July 10, 2011, the procession was held for Madonna delle Grazie in Boston’s North End. Featuring Saint Alfio’s Band and the Northeast Italian Band, the procession started at St. Leonard’s Church at the corner of Hanover & Prince Streets and made its way through the neighborhood with many stops along the way. Madonna delle Read More…
Video: Excerpt of “Me and Bobby McGee” at last week’s Tuesdays@7 concert on the Prado by NEMPAC performers featuring Jeremy Sarzana, Emily Trask, Daniel Trask, Carrie Huisingh and Brian Johnson. On July 5, 2011, the North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) continued its free outdoor music series on the Prado, also known as Read More…
Video: Scenes from the Extreme Sailing Series held on Boston Harbor over July 4th weekend. I apologize for the shaky video since some of it was taken on a boat after filming a piece on the debris cleanup of Boston Harbor. (Video music is “Smooth Sailing” by Colie Brice from Mevio’s Music Alley.) In the Read More…
News from the Offices of State Representative Aaron Michlewitz and State Senator Anthony Petruccelli: Representative Michlewitz & Senator Petruccelli lead the way in clearing Boston streets of Hazmat vehicles Boston Delegation unanimous in support of Hazmat ban State Representative Aaron Michlewitz and State Senator Anthony Petruccelli have taken the lead in advocating that the Read More…
There were over a dozen rescue vehicles around the waterfront last night dealing with a man on an inflatable in the harbor near the area of Joe’s Waterfront Bar & Grill, by Christopher Columbus Park and Commercial Wharf. In response to an inquiry by neighbor Ann M. from Boston Police:Man with suspicious behavior spotted in Read More…