North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council Website: www.NEWNCBoston.org Email: info@newncboston.org NEWNC AGENDA Monday, February 9, 2015, 7:00PM Rescheduled: Monday, February 23, 2015, 7:00PM Nazzaro Center, 30 North Bennet Street 1. Welcome: NEWNC President 2. Call to order & Roll Call: NEWNC President 3. Meeting Protocol: NEWNC Vice President 4. Reports from the Offices of Local Read More…
Month: February 2015
Neighborhood Photo: Snowy Copp’s Hill Burying Ground
Here is the snow-covered scene at Copp’s Hill Burying Ground, captured by Chris Courtade.
The Weekender: Snow Gallery, Parking Space Breakfast, North End Living, Copp’s Hill Snowboarding,
Take a break from shoveling – skim through the top stories of the week and catch up on some of the things you may have missed. Be sure to have a good umbrella and coat if you plan on leaving the apartment! Top Posts This Week: Take the Breakfast, Leave the Parking Space With so much snow making Read More…
Storm Bringing Snow and Rain; Clean Catch Basins and Watch Roofs
Light snowfall is expected to start Saturday afternoon before turning to rain that is expected to last up to 12 hours into Sunday. Officials are worried about the amount of water that will be produced between the rain and large amounts of melting snow. In an effort to help prevent flooding, residents are encouraged to Read More…
Obituary: Fred White of Boston, Owner of North End Skate Shop & Snack Bar
WHITE, Frederick E., age 56, of Boston and formerly of Everett, passed away on February 18, 2015. He was the owner of the North End Skate Shop and Snack Bar. He was the son of the late Frederick D. and Sheila (Riley) White; Loving husband of Donna White of Charlestown; Devoted father of Sheila and Sarah Read More…
ZLC Committee to Hear New Liquor License Request for Scopa Restaurant at 319 Hanover Street
Zoning, Licensing & Construction (ZLC) Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 24, 2015 7:00 p.m. Mariner’s House, 11 North Square Zoning and Licensing Applications 319 Hanover Street. Scopa LLC, d/b/a Scopa, intends to file an application with the City of Boston Licensing Board, asking to be issued a new CV 7-Day Malt & Wine Beverages w/Cordials Read More…
Police Blotter: Snow Plow Damage, Kicking and Punching Motor Vehicle on Powers Court
From this week’s District A-1 Boston Police blotter: Vandalism 02/14 – 02/15/15 ~ 11:00pm – 4:00pm Victim reports that her 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee was parked on Fleet Street and received right rear side damage possibly done by a snow plow. Vandalism 02/16/15 ~ 10:30am Victim reports that while placing items into his mother’s car, Read More…
Wharf District Council Hears from Boston Police, Greenway, Kane’s Donuts, Ginger Man, Nix’s Mate
Wharf District Council Meeting Tuesday, February 17, 2015 Custom House, 1st Floor, Liberty Room The meeting covered the following: Boston Police Department Officer Ted Boyle updated the Council on police activity in the Wharf District. Highlights included: two assaults after the Patriots Parade, excessive drinking was involved and a car break-in with expensive clothing stolen Read More…
Neighborhood Photo: Low Tide Ice
Winter brings a monochrome look to it, as captured here at low tide by Catherine Applegate. This is actually a color photo, not changed to black & white. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Did you take an interesting photo in or around Boston’s North End / Waterfront? Have it featured by emailing Read More…
Jigsaw Picture Puzzle: Polcari’s Coffee Shop at Night
Here is an evening look before the snow hit at the classic Polcari’s Coffee on the corner of Parmenter and Salem Streets. There are only 54 pieces in this puzzle, but I made the jigsaw shapes more difficult. [Your web browser does not support frames or is currently configured not to display frames. However, you Read More…
Top 10 @NorthEndBoston Tweets of the Week: Prado Visibility, Snow Removal Efforts from Shovelers, Residents, and the National Guard
Crews are out around the clock, whether it is snow removal, gas leaks or repair work, it seems like streets and sidewalks could not get any smaller! If you have had enough of the snow, I hate to tell you but the Twitter world around @NorthEndBoston has been consumed with photos and chatter about the large amounts of snow in the #NorthEnd and Read More…
Peanut Allergy Information from NEW Health
by Mary Wright, RN, health educator at North End Waterfront Health Peanut allergy is the most common of all food allergies. People who are allergic to peanuts are allergic to the peanut protein, even in small amounts. This type of allergy is lifelong, not one a child will outgrow. Exposure to peanuts can occur in different Read More…