Mayor Thomas M. Menino could not make last week’s Mayor’s Coffee Hour at Christopher Columbus Park, but that did stop the friendly community gathering. Helping stand in for the Mayor were Property Chief Michael Galvin, Parks Commissioner Antonia Pollak, City Councilors Sal LaMattina, Felix Arroyo and Rob Consalvo along with State Representatives Aaron Michlewitz and Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2v5Ozdit0I] The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) voted 4-3 to support the approval to continue the use of the 7-space outdoor parking lot at the intersection of Endicott Street and North Washington Street. Some council members raised concerns including the use of nearby resident / visitor parking spaces by the company’s staff. Read More…
As the debate heats up between the final two bidders for the Greenway’s Parcel 9 at Haymarket Square, this video is a flashback to the Haymarket of the 1970’s, courtesy of Lerner Home Movies. [responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDKiWctldIY]
North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council Election – Don’t Forget to Vote! All North End / Waterfront residents are encouraged to vote in Saturday’s election for North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC). The poll is open from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 N. Bennet Street. There are nine Read More…
As part of a $1.8 billion FY 14-18 capital plan announced on Friday, Mayor Thomas M. Menino designated $18.6 million for the expansion of the North End’s Eliot School. In addition, the plan includes $20.5 million for 585 Commercial Street, the building that will serve as a new downtown Boston K-8 public school starting in Read More…
A high profile pre-endorsement article in Friday’s Boston Globe disclosed that State Representative Aaron Michlewitz (D-North End) is throwing his support behind Charlotte Golar Richie to be the next Mayor of Boston. Michlewitz joins Brighton’s State Rep. Michael Moran and Charlestown brothers Edward and Dennis Callahan in backing the former State Rep. from Dorchester. Moran, Read More…
We recently profiled “Eliot School Mom” and Charlestown resident, Elena Barbera, about how she was climbing Bunker Hill Monument for a month to raise money for the 14 victims of the Boston Marathon attacks who are now amputees. Friday’s New York Times features Elena and her efforts: Elena Barbera, a writer who has lived in Read More…
An interesting topic came up with a recent buyer of mine purchasing on the Waterfront. She asked me, “Why are the prices always dropping on the Waterfront when I am getting out bid over asking price in the South End and Back Bay?” A very interesting and compelling statement from an educated, high end and Read More…
Very quiet week as far as reported public safety incidents to Boston Police. This week’s items listed below, courtesy of BPD District A-1. Neighborhood: North End, Occurrence Date between 05/11/2013 and 05/17/2013, District: A1 05/11/2013 – 224 HANOVER ST – INVESTIGATE PERSON 05/11/2013 – 250 HANOVER ST – TOWED MOTOR VEHICLE 05/12/2013 – 220 HANOVER Read More…
The children at Saint John School in Boston’s North End created the following display of peace signs. Photo by Margie Sarzana. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Did you take an interesting photo? Have it featured by emailing it to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a title, date taken and a sentence or two describing Read More…
It was a long, drawn out process at the neighborhood meetings when the new operators at 115 Salem St., formerly Sapori di Napoli, came to transfer the alcohol license for a new cafe / restaurant called Rigoletto. After repeat presentations, the Salem Group, LLC (Nestor Patino) received support from both neighborhood groups, NEWRA and NEWNC, Read More…
Two little brother & sister puppies are coming to Massachusetts to find their forever homes. North Ender Rosina Fabbo tells us that a former family that adopted from her years ago had to put down their dog and wanted to adopt another Puerto Rican pup. Since they were paying for a kennel and didn’t want Read More…