Shown below are this week’s reported incidents from the Boston Police Journal Log, courtesy of BPD District A-1. Robbery / Knife 11/04/12 12:35pm Victim reports an unknown male suspect approached him on Atlantic Ave., displayed a kitchen knife and demanded the victim to “Empty his pockets.” Victim handed over U.S. currency and fled on foot Read More…
The West End Civic Association is pleased to sponsor an evening with Shirley Kressel and David Kubiak titled “Neighborhood Development: Civic Discourse – BRA’s Role and Citizens Options for Action” on Tuesday, November 13, 7PM, at the West End Museum,150 Staniford St. WECA is extending an invitation to all Boston Neighborhood Associations to learn about Read More…
Friday at the corner of Salem Street and Bartlett Place. Seriously. There has got to be a better way. (Photo by Mark Bernier)
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park, FOCCP, are shuffling it up this year. Instead of the annual gala, the group is rolling the dice on a Casino Night! The event is scheduled for Friday, November 16, 2012, 7-11pm at the Marriott Long Wharf Harbor View Ballroom. This is the newly renovated ballroom upstairs overlooking the Read More…
[forecast] The annual Holiday Trellis Lighting at Christopher Columbus Park marks the start of the season. Mark your calendar and join the fun on November 19th. See the flyer for more information. Check out the Events Calendar for upcoming meetings and activities in the neighborhood. What’s new on the blog: A flash report from last Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association, NEWRA, held its monthly membership meeting at the Nazzaro Community Center on November 8, 2012. The following is a summary of the issues heard and votes taken. NEWRA President Jim Salini took the gavel for the first time after October’s annual meeting and elections. He said that among Read More…
The North End’s State Representative, Aaron Michlewitz, continues to rise in the ranks at the State House. This week, he gets credit for more than his legislative skills in “Beacon Hill’s Most Beautiful: 25 power players who keep the Golden Dome in style,” published in The Phoenix. The 34 year-old lifelong North Ender filled the Read More…
Mitt Romney planned on giving Boston (and the TV networks) an eight minute fireworks show over the harbor if he won the Presidential election on Tuesday night, according to Boston.com. It was supposed to be a surprise, one of those spontaneous fireworks shows that often erupt over the harbor without notice. This time it might Read More…
Boston’s Best Cruises is happy to announce that two exciting cruises will take place this Saturday and Sunday, departing from the Ferry Center at Long Wharf North. The cruises are operated by Boston’s Best Cruises and are presented in partnership with The Boston Harbor Island Alliance and supported by The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Read More…
[forecast] Yep, the Nor’easer arrives mid-day today. Details. On the Community Calendar Today: The Friends of the North End Parks hold a meeting on Wednesday to recap the huge daffodil bulb planting last weekend and look forward to more spring work on the Greenway. All are welcome, 6:30 pm at the Mariner’s House, 11 North Read More…
The North End / Waterfront neighborhood voted decisively for “four more years” voting 63% for Democratic President Barak Obama versus 37% for Republican candidate Mitt Romney. The result comes despite the former Governor of Massachusetts locating his national campaign headquarters at 585 Commercial Street in the North End. President Obama captured 79% of the vote Read More…
Voter turnout was at a recent high in the North End / Waterfront on Election Day 2012. Voters appeared enthusiastic despite the long lines and the Fall chill in the air. The wait was especially long at 145 Commercial Street (Christopher Columbus Elderly Housing) where voters stood in line for over an hour all day Read More…