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North End Engine 8 Fire Captain John Tkachuk Retires After 41 Years [Photo]

The Boston Fire Department tweeted out this photo with retiring Fire Captain John Tkachuk of Engine 8 in the North End (2nd from left in photo). Tkachuk has served for 41 years.

Haymarket Garage Tightens Parking Perk After 5 Investigates Finds Non-Residents Taking Advantage

More than half of the individuals taking advantage of discounted parking at the Haymarket Center Garage have been removed from the list following a 5 Investigates report that many are not actually North End residents. Two months ago, 5 Investigates found that more than 40% of those getting the parking deal of the century – Read More…

What’s the 311? Thacher St. Broken Lights; Graffiti on Salem St.; Dog Waste Overflowing at Dog Park; Noisy Helicopters After Bruins Loss

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. Street Light Broken at Thacher St. & N. Washington St. This 311 user asks, “Do you think you could do something to these lights in the Read More…