In a landslide of comment and recommendation letters for the final Parcel 9 designation, Cresset / DeNormandie’s Blackstone Market proposal gained broad support from a myriad of community and business interests against Normandy Partners’ Haymarket Square Hotel. Perhaps most notably, the Haymarket Pushcart Association has come out strongly against a hotel at the site. Parcel Read More…
Keep up to date with all that is going on this month at the North End Branch Library. The Friends group also includes many of these events on the community calendar, but please take note of the recurring programs included here.
Video: Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy Board of Directors Meeting, December 3, 2012 at 290 Congress St., Atlantic Wharf, Boston Meeting Agenda and Video Timeline 00:00 Welcome – Georgia Murray, Chair 01:15 Vote to Approve October 2, 2012 Meeting Minutes 02:20 Review and Vote of FY12 990 and Form PC – Chris Manfredi, Audit Committee Read More…
Neighborhood Photo of the Day: North Ender, Joseph Mendola, took a walk to North Point Park and captured this spectacular scene. Did you take a great photo? Send it in. What’s Going On in the North End / Waterfront At 6:30 pm on Tuesday, the Consulate General of Italy and The Boston Conservatory present their Read More…
Just when you think life in our fair city can’t get any weirder, you hear about something even more weird. According to a friend of mine who happened to be out walking early one Friday morning on Charles Street, the trash haulers might have a nice little business on the side. Two guys with Capitol Read More…
It’s back! Just a little bit colder. Winter on the Waterfront Calendar Roundup is courtesy of The Boston Harbor Association, TBHA. For more information, go to www.winteronthewaterfront.org. Calendar Roundup for December 3rd-9th, 2012 Be sure to check out Boston Deals at http://deals.boston.com/ for savings from fantastic hotels, restaurants, shops and more! Also, make sure to come Read More…
On Monday morning, neighbors woke up to this scene on Margaret Street with trash strewn up and down the sidewalk. Witnesses speculated on that it looked like trash pickers had been to blame. The incident was reported to the city hotline and cleaned up by a resident. Photo by Lynn Bova. Ed: The Maker’s Mark Read More…
Highlights from this week’s Boston Police Journal Log are shown below, courtesy of BPD District A-1. Receiving Stolen Property 11/29/12 10:10am Male suspect arrested at the corner of Endicott and Cooper Streets for receiving stolen property numerous (razor blades) stolen from a local pharmacy.
Neighborhood Photo of the Day: The North End had its first snow this weekend, seen here on the Prado. Did you take a great photo? Send it in. What’s Going On in the North End / Waterfront On Monday, 12/3/12 at 5:30 pm, the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway Conservancy holds a board meeting, 290 Atlantic Read More…
Congratulations to The Boston Informer on their 20th Anniversary! See the news release below. The subscription publication is sharing its commemorative 20th Anniversary edition here in pdf form. UNIQUE BOSTON WATCHDOG PUBLICATION CELEBRATES MILESTONE The Boston Informer marks 20 years BOSTON—Launched in April 1992 as Boston’s Central Artery/Tunnel project (aka the Big Dig) was getting Read More…
In the true spirit of the season, volunteers took time to help others by holding a Christmas Bazaar to benefit those with Cystic Fibrosis. The event was held on Saturday, December 1st at the Nazzaro Community Center. There was a bake sale, raffles, toys, books, crafts and artwork for sale. Also, ornaments and crafts made Read More…
North Street Grille is hosting a food drive to benefit The Greater Boston Food Bank December 4th – December 9th Drop off nonperishable food items, and receive a $10 Gift Certificate to North Street Grille* For more information contact Robin Sidell 229 North Street, Boston 02113 617-720-2010 *restrictions apply