Zoning, Licensing & Construction (ZLC) Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, March 24, 2015 7:00 p.m. Mariner’s House, 11 North Square Zoning and Licensing Applications ZLC meetings are open to the public. Abutters are encouraged to attend! Informed and Involved Neighbors Make a Strong Neighborhood
The last full week of March and the first full week of Spring, could it get any better? After a grueling and record breaking snowfall this winter, take the opportunity to get out to some local meetings and community happenings. Looking for more to do? Take a look at the City of Boston Calendar for more events Read More…
ABC’s “Broad Squad” has setup in the North End at the Battery Wharf Hotel for fittings and wardrobe among other things. The North End base appears to be mostly supporting functions with filming taking place in Southie and Lynn. The “Broad Squad” TV pilot is about the first women to graduate from the Boston Police Academy Read More…
The first weekend of Spring? Yes, that is correct, yesterday March 2oth marked the first official day of Spring 2015, and in true Boston fashion, it was welcomed with a few inches of unwanted snow! Top Posts This Week: Figuring the “Bar Misery” of the North End Using New Liquor License Data New liquor license data was Read More…
Ralph Verrocchi and Daniel D’Elia are celebrating the 3rd anniversary of My Cousin’s Place, their coffee shop at the corner of Hanover and Charter Streets. The North End duo said they pleased with how the business is going, driven largely by neighborhood regulars that keep shop busy during breakfast and lunch. They are always tweaking the menu, having recently added Read More…
Filippo’s Ristorante on Causeway Street was once again the site of another successful, Nazzaro Center breakfast banquet as the main dining room was filled to capacity with players, families, coaches and friends. Members of the popular Small Fry and Knights teams received awards. Special awards were also presented at the awards banquet. The event was Read More…
It is the first day of Spring, but there is still snow on the ground at Christopher Columbus Park. But, the lights are still reflecting in the night as shown here from the viewpoint of the “Welcome to Boston’s Historic North End” sign. The puzzle masters are demanding more pieces, so this one tops 100! Enjoy and leave Read More…
The following report is from this week’s District A-1 Boston Police blotter: Accidental Property Damage 03/17/15 ~ 10:53am The victims 1995 Mercedes Benz C220 had the front windshield smashed by falling roof slate and melting ice. The debris fell from a Fulton Street building onto the parked motor vehicle. Below is the complete list of incidents Read More…
We post on the site about all topics related to the #NorthEnd and #Waterfront, but every week we keep track of topics being discussed on social media from you, the residents. Be sure to tag us, @NorthEndBoston in your tweets, we love seeing your comments, photos and other neighborhood developments! The Top 10 North End / Waterfront Tweets Read More…
Wharf District Council Meeting Tuesday, March 17, 2015, 5:00 to 7:00 PM Marriott Long Wharf Ballroom 296 State Street The meeting covered the following: Representative Aaron Michlewitz updated the Council on eight MA House Legislative Proposals for the 2015-2016 Session. Council members were most interested in Short –Term Residential Rentals, a Boston Olympic Commission, Tunnel Safety and Read More…
Did you have your St. Joseph’s Day zeppole? St. Patrick’s Day and the Irish tend to get the most attention this week in Boston. But, as those revelers recover you will find plenty of recognitions in the North End for March 19th as Saint Joseph’s Day. In addition to church services, many will stop in the pastry shops for Read More…
It’s a misty day on Hanover Street during the late 1940’s. The street was still paved with cobblestones at that time and don’t those old cars look terrific? They give the scene a noir feel which seems right in character. This photo was taken from the corner of Cross Street looking North towards the Coast Read More…