As the City of Boston gears up for the bidding process that will ultimately lead to a new City waste management collection and disposal contract, efforts are underway to arrive at a consensus amongst several downtown neighborhood residents and organizations / groups regarding the policy for when trash can be placed curbside for pick-up, when Read More…
In the last month I’ve met two impressive women. In age they are on either side of 40. Both are intelligent and articulate. Both have taken on risky ventures. And both are approaching their tasks with imagination and wisdom. We usually think of wisdom as coming with experience, and perhaps that is true for some Read More…
ATTENTION: BOSTON PUBLIC WORKS WILL BE RESURFACING SALEM ST CROSS ST TO COOPER ST BEGINNING WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 20, 2013 BETWEEN THE HOURS of 7:00 A.M. AND 3:30 P.M. THE CONSTRUCTION WILL BE COMPLETED IN THE FOLLOWING PHASES AND WILL TAKE APPROXIMATELY 3-7 DAYS: • PHASE 1: THE EXISTING ROADWAY WILL BE SCARIFIED (THIS PROCESS WILL Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtZl496V57o] Eamon O’Marah and the development team of Jones Lang LaSalle and Normandy Real Estate Partners presented at the November 14, 2013 meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). The informational update included their plan to construct and operate Haymarket Square Hotel including an 8-story, 180-room hotel with attached 1-story retail Read More…
New, local author James Ring Event Come hear retired FBI agent and long term North End Resident James Ring speak about his new novel NECESSARY ASSETS. Saturday, November 23rd from 1:00 – 3:00 North End Branch Library
Matthew L. Nescio ’14 and Nicholas A. Benning ’15 of the North End achieved High Honors for the First Quarter at Boston College High School. For High Honors a student must have at least a 3.80 quality point average and all grades ‘”C+” or higher. Benjamin Murphy ’15 and Michael Laposata ‘16 achieved Honors. For Read More…
The week prior to the Thanksgiving madness always proves to be hectic and stressful. Work places are trying to crunch in as much as possible, school assignments are due, and holiday preparations are in the back of your head. These events can give you something to look forward to if you’re too impatient to wait for Read More…
The North End Athletic Association held its 2013 Awards Night for NEAA T-Ball and Minor League Baseball program at the Nazzaro Center. The T-Ball program consisted of over 40 four and five year old boys and girls. The Minor League program had approximately 48 children in the age range of 6 to 8 years old. Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcfSvkuadyA] Video: 124-126 Salem Street project presented at North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association meeting on November 14, 2013 Collin Yip and his architectural/legal team presented at both North End / Waterfront neighborhood groups this week regarding zoning relief to construct a 5-story 55′ high building on the site currently occupied by a 13-space Read More…
NORTH END/WATERFRONT RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 7:00 PM Mariners House, 11 North Square, 2nd Floor Download PDF Format of Agenda Zoning Appeals and License Applications 7:00 PM – 7:20 PM 263 Hanover Street, Modern Pastry Shop, owners John Picariello and Sara McGee have applied for transfer Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5CIiA3syhc] Restauranteur Frank DePasquale has purchased the 26-seat restaurant formerly known as “Ida’s” and the buildings at 2 Mechanic Street and 11 Board Alley to create Bricco “Al Fresco” restaurant and outdoor patio. An application has been filed with the Boston Licensing Board to transfer the beer and wine license, add cordials and introduce Read More…
The annual fundraiser for Friends of Christopher Columbus Park is always a huge success and this year was no exception with a sold-out Monte Carlo night at the Fairmont Battery Wharf Hotel. A highlight of the event was recognizing Antonia Pollak, Commissioner of Boston Parks and Recreation. “Our partnership with the City had made Christopher Read More…