Neighborhood View of the Day: The USS Cassin Young Destroyer did a turnaround yesterday in Boston Harbor, coming out of dry dock where it has been for the past three years undergoing repairs. The ship is maintained by the National Park Service in a dock next to the USS Constitution as an example of the Read More…
The State, through its MassDOT transportation agency, is currently considering two final proposals for designation at Parcel 9 along the Greenway near Haymarket. Blackstone Market (Cresset Group & DeNormandie Cos.) – 70 rental housing units, 9 stories high, at North Street with up to 3 restaurants on second floor, community room, a first floor retail Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOgHHxjkC-I] The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) unanimously (8-0) supported Pat Coppola & Louis Finacharo at 4 Baldwin Place in their application to legalize the existing basement space at the building to form part of the first floor unit. See the above video for the presentation, discussion and NEWNC vote.
Friends of the North End Branch Library Book Sale!!! Saturday, May 18, 2013 ***Rain or Shine*** 10:00am – 3:00pm North End Branch Library, 25 Parmenter Street Paperbacks: $1.00 Hardcovers: $2.00
The magnolia trees at Copp’s Hill Terrace are always a Spring standout. And then, their pedals fall like fairy dust as captured in this brief video by Maryann O’Brien. [responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAa0ZNuBixc] “Neighborhood View” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Did you take an interesting photo or video? Have it featured by emailing it to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include Read More…
Shown (l to r) NEWRA President Jim Salini, Clarke Hazelwood and NEWRA member Janet Gilardi. (Photo by Phil Orlandella) The Good Neighbor Recognition Award for May 2013 was presented to Clarke Hazelwood of the Nazzaro Community Center on behalf of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). The presentation was made by NEWRA President, Read More…
North End / Waterfront Events on the Calendar for Tuesday: Friends of Christopher Columbus Park invites City Councilors to discuss the recent death investigation and the homeless situation in the park. 6:30 pm at the Pilot House, Lewis Wharf, 2 Atlantic Ave. (Note different location than usual.) See the event post. North End Against Drugs Read More…
Spring is definitely here so downtown residents’ inclinations turn to gardening. Digging in dirt, planting flowers, doing a bit of pruning and scooping up the winter’s detritus, all on a sunny day, is satisfying after hugging the fire all winter. Back Bay’s magnolias and Beacon Hill’s pears are gone, but they provided weeks of enjoyment Read More…
It was an amazing playoff victory for the Boston Bruins on Monday night in a 5-4 comeback win against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Here are some immediate reactions after the game. Next up, New York Rangers. [View the story “Bruins Amazing Playoff Win [Storify]” on Storify] Tweets about “#bruins”
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOEOYiUJ_Ak] Candidates running in the May 18th election for North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council were given the opportunity to speak at Monday’s monthly NEWNC meeting. This video shows the candidate introductions recorded on May 13, 2013. The ballot order was announced as follows: Maria Lanza, Commercial St. Philip Frattaroli, Harris St. Jorge Mendoza, Read More…
City Councilors Sal LaMattina and Bill Linehan have proposed using the current Boston building boom to increase funding for the city’s ailing parks system. The program would work similar to the Inclusionary Development Program (IDP). The IDP sets aside 13% of units for affordable housing in new developments or builders contribute 15% of the total Read More…
Downtown Waterfront Planning Initiative Workshop ONEin3 – Open to all of Boston’s young creatives, entrepreneurs and community leaders Friday, May 17, 2013 2:00 – 6:00 pm 2:00 pm – Walking Tour, Meet at Marriott Long Wharf, 296 State Street (north entrance off Christopher Columbus Park) 3:30 pm – Visioning Workshop, Atlantic Wharf, 280 Congress Street Read More…