PDF Version of Agenda Available Here for Download January Meeting Agenda Date: Thursday, January 10, 2013 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Nazzaro Center, 30 North Bennet Street Reports 7:00 PM – 7:20 PM · President’s Report · Membership Committee · Parks and Open Space Committee · Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee Election of Sergeant at Arms Read More…
The latest Boston Police Journal Log is shown below with reported incidents in the North End / Waterfront, courtesy of BPD District A-1. Also, see the report and video from last week’s North End Public Safety Meeting. 12/28/12 3:15pm Atlantic Ave. property manager reports a male suspect has been cutting the exterior light fixtures around Read More…
What’s Happening In The North End / Waterfront: Candlelight Vigil for the Newtown Shooting Victims – Friday, 6:00 pm at the Nazzaro Center Playground, 30 N. Bennet St., North End. All are welcome. See the details. At 11 am, the North End Library (25 Parmenter St.) shows Gone with the Wind. View the details on Read More…
Neighborhood Photo of the Day: For a long time, there has been public access ($3 donation to a local charity) to the observation deck at the top of the Custom House Tower every day at 2:00 pm (except Fridays). Now, there is a nightly opportunity at 6:00 pm, although you have to buy a $15 Read More…
February School Vacation Programs at the Paul Revere House The Revere Family at Work Wednesday, Feb. 20 and Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, 10:30-12:00 Both Paul Revere his wife Rachel worked hard to keep their large family fed, clothed, and healthy. During this program discover what kinds of chores the Reveres (adults and children) completed in each room Read More…
When the City installed the North End bike lanes, they also decided to paint lines as to where parking was permitted on Commercial Street. As you can see from this photo, the permitted parking line extends well beyond the “No Parking” arrow. Ryan Kenny of NEWNC’s Traffic and Parking Committee said that at least one Read More…
What’s new on the blog: What happened at last night’s North End Public Safety Meeting? The good news is that crime was down 10% in the North End last year. More good news, according to one resident, is that bug spray can be launched up to 37 feet. Watch the video and see the report. Read More…
Video: January 3, 2013 North End Public Safety Meeting. Time spots noted in report. Overall crime in the North End / Waterfront was down 10% in 2012 versus the previous year, according to a report distributed by Boston Police District A-1 on Thursday at the monthly Public Safety Meeting. The North End did better than Read More…
Between 1920’s wiring and frozen ground caused by the single digit degree frigid temperatures, the NStar crew on Hanover Street is dealing with a lot of elements as they work to replace burnt out power lines to some in the area, including Carmelina’s North End. Owner Damien DiPaola gives the crew credit for their hard Read More…
It was a cold and wet New Year’s Day 2013 for the hundreds that participated in the annual Polar Bear Plunge into Boston Harbor on the South Boston waterfront, sponsored by the L Street Brownies. These images were captured on black and white film. (Photos by Brendan O’Brien.)
The common cold and the flu are both respiratory infections caused by viruses. The flu is considered to be more serious because it can lead to pneumonia and even death in persons who have other chronic illnesses. Symptoms of a cold come on gradually over a few days and are less severe than flu symptoms. Read More…
John Romano is stepping down as President of North End Against Drugs (NEAD), an organization he helped start 23 years ago. Known around the North End simply as “JR,” he has decided to spend more time with his family and other community interests. A native North Ender, Romano has established a strong record of leadership Read More…