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In many ways, it was a magical weekend in Boston’s North End / Waterfront as the Blizzard of 2013 had great timing to fall on a weekend, topped off by a sunny “Day After” Sunday. Sure, there were the expected problems from the 5th largest snowfall of all time, but most neighbors seemed to be Read More…
It was inevitable. The post blizzard trash scene is starting to take place. Bella V. sends in these photos from Sunday night of how trash being tossed in snow piles on Bartlett Place. Some nice <cough> person thought it was OK to just toss their trash into a snow pile at the end of Bartlett Read More…
Falling icicles broke this car window Sunday afternoon on North Bennet Street, according to witnesses that saw the incident. The above freezing temperatures melted snow and ice on the North End’s buildings causing hazardous conditions on sidewalks and streets. The icicles reportedly fell from the North Bennet Street School building near the corner of Salem Read More…
As of mid-day on Sunday, February 10th, the clean-up and recovery efforts from the Blizzard of 2013 are continuing with the following headlines: Boston Public Schools will be closed on Monday, February 11th … read more Parking Ban & Snow Emergency remain in effect … read more Trash and recycling are on a normal schedule Read More…
The usual spots along the North End waterfront flooded at high tide from the storm surge associated with the February 8, 2013 blizzard. Significant water intrusions from Boston Harbor were seen at Long Wharf, Sargent’s Wharf and along the North End waterfront. Notably in this latest storm, the water surge reached inward past the Chart Read More…
The Blizzard “Nemo” of February 8-9, 2013 was one for the record books. The North End / Waterfront was slammed with several feet of snow. The narrow streets create a problem of where to put the snow and the waterfront area saw huge drifts. Yet, folks seemed to take it all in stride, slowed down Read More…
Governor Patrick has lifted the driving ban as of 4:00 pm on Saturday, but the City of Boston remains in a Snow Emergency state as far as parking restrictions. The MBTA will be shut through Saturday with a goal of restoring service for Monday’s morning commute.* Logan Airport is expected to resume flights on Sunday. Read More…
This comes into the Lost and Found from Mary M. regarding some lost glasses at Christopher Columbus Park: So Jack managed to find someone’s glasses around the base of the statue. They looked like women’s prescription and were maroonish in color. We tucked them behind Chris’ foot. P.S. – Poor Christopher, someone should’ve put a Read More…
The staff of the Paul Revere House (19 North Square) is hoping someone can help them clear the snow out front until they can get into the city. Director Nina Zannieri is stuck in Rhode Island and with the T shut down, her staff can’t get to the North End to shovel until at least Read More…
The North End Chamber of Commerce was out early on Saturday morning to help clear the streets so that businesses could reopen and residents could start to drive again. NECC Chairman Frank DePasquale was also out in a pickup truck with a snow plow helping to clear the North End streets.
North End resident, Christine Lorigo, is a nurse at Boston Children’s Hospital, but she really wants to spend the next baseball season in the Major League Baseball Fan Cave. If chosen, she’ll head to New York City with the challenge of watching every game of the season in the Fancave, which is located in the Read More…