Commercial Wharf (Photo by Matt Conti)

Election Day Brings Long Lines, Voter Enthusiasm and Charity to North End / Waterfront [Photos]

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…

What’s The 311? Needles on Stillman Street, Hanover Street Noise Complaints, and Prado Planter Used for Trash

Welcome back to our weekly update that highlights some of the cases appearing on 311 in the North End/Waterfront neighborhoods. All 311 cases are public information and can be found at 311.boston.gov. Needles Found on Stillman Street This 311 user writes that “Multiple needles” were found on Stillman Street. The original 311 post can be found here. The Read More…

Remembering Carol Troxell, President of the Faneuil Hall Marketplace Merchants Association

Carol Troxell, President of the Faneuil Hall Marketplace Merchants Association, passed away last Tuesday, January 16. Carol had been working at the Marketplace since the 1980s. She was the owner of five businesses there: Sprinkles Ice Cream, Quincy’s Place, Kilvert & Forbes Bake Shop, L’Attitude Boston Boutique, and Grasshopper Sweets and Creamery. She was also the Read More…