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Tuesday 4/23/13 News & Views: Rebuilding LoveJoy Wharf, One Canal Hearing, Chess, Counseling Drop-In and ZLC Committee Meeting

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Neighborhood View of the Day:

The demolition of the building at Lovejoy Wharf is in full progress, as captured here by Dr. Joe Mendola. The historic Hoffman building adjacent to the N. Washington St. Bridge is being renovated for the new headquarters of Nike’s Converse, the sneaker company. The building currently being torn down is at 131 Beverly Street and set to be a new 14-story residential building. A public park, Harborwalk and ferry terminal is planned on the water side. More information.

Rebuilding Lovejoy Wharf by Dr. Joseph Mendola – April 2013

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What’s Happening In the North End / Waterfront:

Tuesday, April 23
  • 10:30am  Charlie Hope Sing a Long at West End Library
  • 10:30am  Zoning Hearing on One Canal at City Hall, Room 801 (More information)
  • 4:00pm  Kids Chess Club for Beginners – NE Library
  • 4:45pm  Kids Chess Club for Intermediates – NE Library
  • 5:00pm  Marathon Tragedy Drop-In Session at NEW Health (More information)
  • 7:00pm  NEWRA Zoning, Licensing & Construction (ZLC) Committee Meeting – Mariner’s House (Agenda)

View the details on upcoming events and meetings in the Events Calendar.

New on the Blog:

People are Talking:

  • North End Societies Procession & Vigil … here
  • Supermarket … here
  • Fundraising for Roseann … here

Join the discussion. Your comments are highly encouraged!

Notable News Found Elsewhere:

  • Boston Police are in the process of returning lost property and items from the Marathon Bombings scene. If you are looking for something, lostproperty.bpd@cityofboston.gov is the email address to contact.
  • Ayanna Pressley is running for City Councilor At-Large (not mayor). Universal Hub
  • NEAA Baseball Kicks-Off Season with Quad-Header – NEAABaseball

Your additions and comments are welcome below.

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