The North End news this week covered a wide range of topics that is sure to spark some interest in everyone. The following is a compilation of articles from alternate news sources that pertain to various issues, stories and reviews in the North End / Waterfront. Making the “Notable News” post your one stop shop of North End News from outside sources.
Two North End Waterfront Spots: Which Would You Choose?
Complete with a heated garage parking space, direct elevator access, or a private terrace on the waterfront, which one of these places would you choose to call home? With one located at 500 Commercial Street and the other location at Battery Wharf, it is a no lose situation at, Curbed Boston,
Mayor Marty Walsh pledges ‘open door’ to developers
With Mayor Walsh stating that he wants the city to grow, comes all the development proposals on the table for discussion in his administration. To improve quality of life, education, and the other things he wants to do, Mayor Walsh said that he doesn’t want to raise taxes, he wants to raise revenue through new development. The Boston Herald has the story.
Aquarium stays firm on IMAX
With what many consider to be an eye sore that blocks waterfront views, the IMAX theater stands as a separate entity to the purposed waterfront towers project by Don Chiofaro. “The aquarium is a neighbor,” Chiofaro said at the last Downtown Waterfront Municipal Harbor Planning Advisory Committee meeting. Read more at, The Boston Herald.
Charlestown Week (July 12-24) Starts Next Week! Don’t Miss it!
As the second part of Summer on the Waterfront Neighborhood Week, Charlestown Week features free and low-cost maritime activities. The activities will be offered by the Boston National Historic Park, Courageous Sailing, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital and the USS Constitution Museum. With plenty of events, view the itinerary at, The Boston Harbor Association.
The Best Restaurants for Waterfront Dining in Boston This Summer
It certainly is the hottest time of the year to be on the Waterfront, and the Aragosta Bar and Bistro at the North End’s Battery Wharf features a sparkling view of the water and a quiet relief from the crowded North End streets. Continue reading at BostInno.
A generative art installation by Brian Knep at Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center
The Greenway continues to add more art, this time its Chunky Frog Time, a new generative art installation by Brian Knep, specifically created for the Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center located on Boston’s Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway. Learn more about the art, the artist, and more at Yareah Magazine.
Citizen complaint of the day: The ugly barriers besmirching historic Faneuil Hall
The Faneuil Hall / Quincy Market is home to cobblestone walkways, historic buildings, live entertainment, and ugly barriers. One person was not to pleased with these barriers blocking the historical views on Independence Day. Read more at UniversalHub.
Will Longer, Later Hours Make Boston A ‘World Class City’?
With the MBTA extending operating hours and Mayor Walsh talking about extending the closing time for bars, would these later hours really make Boston a “world class city?” Despite the State Legislature voting down a pilot a program to keep bars and restaurants open until 4 a.m., the Walsh administration isn’t done yet. Read more at WBUR Radio Boston.
The 4 Revolutionary Leadership Tactics of Paul Revere
You could simply walk through the neighborhood and learn some interesting facts, or hear some fascinating stories about Paul Revere. Did you know of his midlevel leadership during the American Revolution that helped gain independence. Michael Hyatt profiles a book which digs deeper into Paul Revere.
Penguin Blog
A fan favorite among visitors of the aquarium, the penguin’s are often a main attraction that brings kids and adults from all around the world. This blog from The New England Aquarium profiles some penguin updates, and shines truth on the local myth of a kid who stole a penguin and brought it home.
Prezza’s Anthony Caturano on Hunting
Anthony Caturano, the owner and chef of the Prezza, has spent a lot of time looking and hunting big game, such as elk and moose. See which game is the chefs favorite to cook, or how he got into hunting. Boston Eater has the full profile.
Boston Listed Among Top 10 Worst ‘Rat Cities’ in the World
A common theme of living in cities, and especially within the North End. Could it be that bad? Fenway-Kenmore Patch has more on Boston being one of the worst cities in the world pertaining to rats.
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I AGREE, BOSTON IS CONSIDERED ONE OF THE WORST RAT PLACES IN THE WORLD, AND WHY.
SHOULDN’T THEY BE. THE RATS DON’T HAVE TO GO FAR TO EAT IN THE NO. END, AND THEY.
HAVE OVER 100 PLACES TO CHOOSE FROM. THE NO. END IS FAR TOO SMALL OF AN AREA.
TO HAVE ALL THESE RESTAURANTS & THE CITY IS TOO GREEDY, & GETTING MORE GREEDY.
EACH DAY. THERE WAS A RESTAURANT IN THE NO. END THAT WAS HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE,
AND A NEW OWNER TOOK IT OVER, AND PUT THE RESTROOMS IN THE BASEMENT & THE CITY.
DID ABSOLUTELY NOTHING ABOUT IT. YOU THINK THERE ARE PAYOFFS? I LL BET MY.
LIFE THERE ARE & I JUST CAN’T PROVE IT, BUT PROOF OF A RESTAURANT THAT.
WAS ONCE HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE & NO LONGER IS, SOUNDS LIKE ENOUGH PROOF.
FOR ME. IF THE CITY GAVE OUT THE VIOLATIONS THEY ARE SUPPOSE TO GIVE OUT TO ALL VIOLATORS.
WE WOULD NOT BE HAVING THIS DISCUSSION. PAYOFFS & MORE PAYOFFS ARE COMING.
IN THE FUTURE. THE NO. END IS A GREAT PLACE, BUT THERE IS A LOT OF MADNESS GOING ON.
IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD & IT SEEMS LIKE THE CITY COULD CARELESS ABOUT OUR QUALITY OF.
LIFE OF OUR SENIOR CITIZENS. BOSTON GOT PICKED FOR THE DRUNKEST CITY IN THE COUNTRY.
IN 2011 & MAYBE THEY WILL DO IT AGAIN. NORTH STATION HAS ALWAYS BEEN A PROBLEM.
AREA & THE CITY KNOWING THIS ALLOWED A LIQUOR STORE TO OPEN THERE & THEN THEY WANT TO.
ACT CONCERNED ABOUT UNDER AGE DRINKERS & DRUGS WHEN THERE IS A CONCERT.
HOW EASY COULD THEY MAKE IT FOR THESE KIDS? DID EVERYONE NOTICE THE TRASH ON.
WEDNESDAY, WHICH WAS ONE OF THE HOTTEST DAYS OF THE WEEK? I SAID ALL I HAVE TO.
SAY. WHICH IS THE TRUTH.,
These is absolutely no doubt that Boston is a world class city but there are aspects of life for those who live in the city and the problems they must endure that adds a negative spin. Residents in one area must live where gunshots are a common occurrence. Residents in another must try and live their life amidst constant noise and bad behavior by outsiders or newcomers who simply don’t care about the feelings of those who have lived there all of their lives. Residents complain but little is done despite the promises of those at City Hall.