A car accident perhaps caused by slippery conditions shut down Atlantic Ave. in downtown Boston this morning, near the intersection of India St. Submitted by Bruce McCue.
Month: December 2011
Boston Boat Basin LLC, Yacht Haven, Hearing on Replacement and New Floats/Pilings at Commercial Wharf Set For January 4, 2012
PUBLIC HEARING In accordance with the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40, the Boston Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing in Boston City Hall, Room 801 on January 4, 2012 to review the following projects to determine what conditions, if any, the Commission will impose in order to protect the interests Read More…
Lovejoy Wharf Water Transportation Options Discussed at Boston Conservation Commission
If and when a development happens at Lovejoy Wharf, there will be a docking facility for water transportation according to the Massachusetts Department of Conservation (DCR). The floating pier that was previously used by the MBTA at the location was temporarily relocated to replace a damaged dock at George’s Island. According to a December 11th Read More…
Fundraiser for North End Against Drugs Set For January 29th at Steriti Skating Rink
NEAD FUNDRAISER on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012! On Sunday January 29th from 2pm to 5pm, North End Against Drugs will have a fundraiser at the Steriti Skating Rink during the regular free public skating hours. There will be a raffle, Bake Sale, Music from the Nazzaro Center Children’s Band, Community Organization Tables and a Bocce Read More…
Burned Building Repairs at 90 Commercial Wharf Presented to Boston Conservation Commission
Plans to repair the burned 2-story office building at Commercial Wharf are underway. The Boston Conservation Commission heard and approved the Notice of Intent from DCK Realty Trust for structural repairs to an existing building and foundation repairs, including the replacement of pile caps and installation of helical anchors, at 90 Commercial Wharf, North End, Read More…
First Night 2012 – Midnight Fireworks on Boston Harbor
Are you planning for the big New Year’s Eve midnight fireworks display in Boston Harbor? Christopher Columbus Park is usually a good spot for an upfront seat. Also, the first 275 to show up starting at 11pm at Rowes Wharf will get to go out on a free harbor boat ride to see the fireworks, Read More…
North End Holiday Lights & Decorations
Walking through the North End one night this week, it had just stopped raining and all the holiday lights had that magical glow. I took out my camera and made this quick, but by no means complete, gallery of Christmas trees, decorated storefronts and holiday lights. (Photo by Matt Conti)
Weekly Police Blotter for North End / Waterfront
This week’s Boston Police Journal Log from District A-1 for the North End / Waterfront area: Larceny in a Building 12/18/11 4:30am – 3:00pm A known male suspect stole an Apple laptop from the victims Hanover Ave apartment.
A Holiday Message and Year-End Donation Request From NEMPAC
Happy Holidays from North End Music and Performing Arts Center! Dear Neighbor, At the end of each year, I like to step back from my daily activities, and reflect on all the things that NEMPAC has done during the past 12 months. A few highlights: We hosted our very first summer evening concert series on the Read More…
Take a Culinary Tour Through the North End With the Pallotta Sisters
The Palotta sisters have been everywhere lately, including the “Today Show” and “Ciao Italia” not to mention scoring the win against Bobby Flay earlier in the year. Now, take a culinary walk with Carla and Christine as the NEBO Restaurant (NEBO = North End Boston) chefs meander around the neighborhood with Kathleen Pierce, Globe travel Read More…
Globe Investigates Valet Parking Violations; Mayor Establishes New Late Night Task Force
The Boston Globe highlights the lack of enforcement of valet parkers, an integral part of the North End restaurant scene. “Valet parkers, the Globe found, pay little heed to the requirement that arriving cars be quickly moved to garages or lots. They routinely ignore regulations that forbid double parking and taking up metered spaces. Some grab resident Read More…
Boston Public Market Request for Proposal Issued
The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture has issued the long-awaited Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Boston Public Food Market developer and operator. The proposed public market will be located on the ground floor of the Parcel 7 garage, next to Haymarket and Greenway on Surface Road across from the North End. The space has been Read More…