Tough Trash Night on Charter St. in North End

RUFF Gets an Early Start on Spring Cleaning in the North End

As they do every month, the RUFF group was out on Sunday morning for a neighborhood cleanup. Now that most of the snow has melted, this is the worst time of year for litter and poop on the streets and in the parks. Despite the filth, I caught them smiling here after having collected several Read More…

Residents’ Association Opposes Addition to 49-49R Charter Street

The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted 26-2 in opposition of a one-story addition at 49-49R Charter Street at their July meeting. The proposal also calls for legalizing the present basement occupancy. The changes would result in a change of the total occupancy from six to eight residential units. Watch the presentation by Read More…

Hammock Company Sued After 2017 North End Rooftop Chimney Collapse

The victim of a hammock and chimney collapse on Charter Street in Boston’s North End is seeking $1 million+ in a lawsuit against the hammock manufacturer. It was a just after midnight on July 10, 2017 when the woman suffered crippling injuries and had to be lifted in a stretcher by Boston Fire Department’s ladder Read More…