The Parking / Traffic Committee of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) invited Acting Commissioner James Gillooly of the Boston Transportation Department to speak at this week’s meeting and address ongoing parking concerns. Gillooly reviewed citywide statistics for parking tickets and enforcement of resident parking violations. He noted that signage continues to be a Read More…
Month: November 2014
Notable News: Jimmy Fallon at Monica’s, Prince Spaghetti, Charlie in the North End
All relevant news articles and posts from the past week are conveniently listed below. No matter what media outlet, we find all news that pertains to the North End / Waterfront. The Notable News post always has you covered with a quick and easy way to keep up with local news from all publications! Mr. Know-it-all: Ready, Read More…
Public Meeting: Eliot School Construction at North Bennet Street School
Eliot School Community and Boston Public Schools Invite you to a presentation Discussions will focus on the new construction at the old North Bennet St. School with topics on schedule and community coordination for this exciting project. Wednesday, November 12, 2014 6:00 – 7:00 pm Nazzaro Community Center 30 North Bennet Street, Boston
Eliot School Students Plant Bulbs in Charter Street Park
City Suites/C.S. Management who maintains the Charter Street Park built in 1984 and have maintained it sends, held a “Bulb-A-Thon Planting” in the Park with fourth-grade students from the Eliot School. The firm did this ten years ago and is considering making the planting a regular fall event in the future. Staff drilled holes with Read More…
Harbor Towers Residents Overwhelmingly Oppose Chiofaro Plan
The following news release dated November 11, 2014 is from the residents and owners of Harbor Towers condominiums. HARBOR TOWERS RESIDENTS OVERWHELMINGLY OPPOSE CHIOFARO PLAN Condominium Residents Endorse Garage Petition, Favor Modest Development The residents and owners of Harbor Towers condominiums overwhelmingly oppose the proposal by the Chiofaro Co. and Prudential Real Estate Investments to replace Read More…
Downtown View: Engineering Happiness
I recently met a happy man. Why shouldn’t he be happy? He has what most men want: loving parents, a wife, Jana, who was his high school sweetheart, two cute little boys, a house, good friends, family members who live nearby, good training and a good job. He also possesses a fine sense of humor Read More…
Free Flu Clinic on Saturday, November 15
North End Waterfront Health, located at 332 Hanover Street, is hosting a free flu clinic on Saturday, November 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. During this time, the flu shot will be free for everyone over the age of 18. Children under the age of 18 are not eligible to receive a free flu Read More…
North Bennet Street School Holds Open House November 14 & 15 in its New North End Facility
Aspiring furniture makers, bookbinders, carpenters, jewelry makers – or those merely curious about the process of making beautiful things by hand – are invited to a special behind-the-scenes look at one of America’s oldest schools of craftsmanship during a two-day open house at North Bennet Street School’s new facility at 150 North Street. The open Read More…
St. John School Fall Open House
St. John School is hosting a Fall Open House on Thursday, November 20th from 9:00 – 10:00 am. We are accepting registrations for the 2015/2016 school year for Grades K3-8. We invite you to join us for an informative session to learn more about our school. You will have an opportunity to meet our faculty Read More…
Last Chance for 2014 Gala Tickets to Benefit Friends of Christopher Columbus Park
Last chance to signup for this year’s fundraiser in support of Friends of Christopher Columbus Park. Friday, November 14th 6:30 pm to 11:30 pm Boston Harbor Hotel, Rowes Wharf Tickets: $150 (Tickets will NOT be mailed out – your name will be at the door.) Click here to buy tickets online.
Letter: Responding to North Square Design Proposal
Boston Public Works recently hired Beta Inc. to develop roadway and design improvements for North Square in Boston’s North End. The square marks the North End’s heritage as one of the nation’s first neighborhoods and is located on the Freedom Trail. A first look at the design has been posted with the following image. A public meeting is scheduled for November Read More…
LED Street Lights Installed on Hanover Street
Public Works started changing out the street light bulbs on Hanover Street this week, replacing them with LED lighting. The new LED lights are expected to last 15 years, about 3 times that of the city’s traditional mercury vapor or sodium lights. Most noticeable is the true white color rather than the warmer yellow glow of Read More…