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Fire at Coast Guard Station “Knocked Down” by Boston Fire Department [Photos & Video]

A fire at the U.S. Coast Guard station on Commercial Street was responded to and “knocked down” by Boston Fire Department on Tuesday morning. Smoke was seen throughout downtown and from East Boston. Here is what the smoke looked like coming down Commercial Street. (Thanks to Dan at Union Wharf for the video). [View the Read More…

Disgusting Public Bathroom at Bocce Courts on Commercial Street

North End resident, Dr. Joe Mendola, shares these photos and describes the situation with the city toilet on Commercial Street. (Click photos to enlarge them.) This bathroom next to the bocce courts is a shameful commentary on the city’s incompetence in providing for a fundamental community need. Unfortunately, or maybe fortunately, the stench that permeates Read More…

Residents’ Association Supports Waterfront Cafe Alcohol License Expansion and Residences at Former Tecce’s

The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted in support of two zoning and licensing applications at their monthly meeting held on Thursday, August 8, 2013. 450 Commercial Street, ZagCafe, Inc. d/b/a Waterfront Cafe has filed two applications to amend its existing Malt and Wine with Cordials License as follows: 1) Removal of the Read More…