Someone forgot to tell this driver that he can’t actually drive on the Greenway! A reader sends in this photo from of a car crash on the North End Greenway parks along Cross Street.
Month: December 2011
Attack on Pearl Harbor to be Commemorated at Charlestown Navy Yard
Ceremony to be held in the Charlestown Navy Yard on the World War II destroyer USS Cassin Young WHAT: Pearl Harbor Survivors and Friends Memorial Service WHEN: Wednesday, December 7, 2011 from 12:30—1:00 p.m. WHERE: USS Cassin Young, Pier 1, Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston National Historical Park WHO: Boston National Historical Park Superintendent Cassius Read More…
Citizen Complaints Continue Regarding Segway Tours in Parks and Along Harborwalk
It’s December, but the Segway tours roll on as does the stream of complaints filed in Boston’s Citizens Connect reporting system. This weekend, someone captured the photo below of a Segway tour traveling along the Harborwalk and Christopher Columbus Park. (View report.) The newly installed bicycle lanes have helped encourage the tours to use the Read More…
Ask Toni & Maria – Real Estate Column #3
“Ask Toni & Maria” is a new column written by Toni Gilardi and Maria DiTullio from Elite Boston Landmark Realty. Email info@bostonlandmark.com to have them answer your questions in an upcoming column. 1. Hi Toni and Maria, thanks for answering my real estate tax question last week. I have one more question. I heard the Read More…
2011 Christmas Trolley Tour and Tree Lighting Celebration at the North End’s Prado
A large group of kids and neighbors came out today on the Prado – Paul Revere Mall for the North End stop of the Macy’s Enchanted Christmas Trolley Tour and Tree Lighting presented by the City of Boston. Mayor Tom Menino introduced Santa and the lighting of the tree to a crowd of kids who Read More…
Real Estate Sales in North End / Waterfront for November 2011
Real estate sales in the North End / Waterfront for the month of November 2011: 2 Stillman #3: 1 bed with 380 sq/ft. $261,000 59 Fleet #2: 3 bed with 883 sq/ft. $339,000 112 Prince St: 2 bed with 446 sq/ft. $325,000 85 E India #37G: 1 bed with 1215 sq/ft. $560,000 357 Commercial St Read More…
Police Talk About Loud Parties and Arrest of Car Break-In Thief at North End Public Safety Meeting
It was a relatively quiet, but well-attended, North End Public Safety meeting this month held on December 1st at the Nazzaro Center. BPD Captain Bernard O’Rourke & Officer Teddy BoyleOverall crime was down significantly in the past 30 days, due mostly to fewer motor vehicle larcenies (break-ins). Parking citations and moving violations were up as Read More…
North End Couple Supports Child Abuse Prevention
Commercial Street residents, Paula Jaq’lyn and George Brown of the North End, recently showed their support for child abuse prevention by attending the 21th annual Gala & Auction fund-raiser to benefit Children’ Trust Fund. CTF is the only statewide, private/public partnership dedicated to strengthening families to prevent abuse and neglect of children. In Boston, CTF Read More…
Boston Boat Basin LLC Files Application Regarding Chapter 91 License at Commercial Wharf
Note: Boston Boat Basin LLC is the owner of Yacht Haven, the marina at Commercial Wharf. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION WATERWAYS REGULATION PROGRAM Notice of a Request for Determination of Applicability pursuant to M. G. L. Chapter 91 File No. JD11-3456 Applicant: Boston Boat Basin LLC, 87 Commercial Wharf, Boston, MA 02110 Location of site: Read More…