The reconstruction of North Washington Street Bridge, commonly known as the Charlestown Bridge, was presented to middling reviews by attendees at this week’s meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). The new bridge has a modern “tuning fork” design that takes its cues from the nearby Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge. Some attendees at the Read More…
Ahhh – another week in the books! Whether you are a weekend warrior, or you spend Saturday and Sunday resting up, everybody can manage to find a few minutes to keep up with the top local news stories from this past week, and The Weekender just makes it a little easier! Top Posts This Week: North Read More…
The Massachusetts Beirut Memorial at Christopher Columbus Park was buried this winter in snow except for these little wreathes hanging on the branches. There are nine dogwood trees surrounding the memorial, one for each Massachusetts Marine who were serving as peacekeepers and died on October 23, 1983 in the Beirut, Lebanon barracks terrorist bombing that killed 241 Americans. [Your web browser Read More…
The following report is from this week’s District A-1 Boston Police blotter, below is the complete list of incidents. District A-1 oversees: Bay Village, Beacon Hill, Chinatown, Downtown Boston Business Improvement District, Financial District, Leather District, North End, West End, Wharf District, and Charlestown. 03/10/2015 – 00 ESSEX STREET, DRUGS – POSS. CLASS B – COCAINE, ETC. 03/10/2015 Read More…
Meet the Makers is happening on Saturday, March 14th, 1-3 pm, involving 5 North End shops, including Shake the Tree, Cocoanuts, Salmagundi, Ensemble and Lulu’s Sweet Shoppe. To celebrate the real people behind all of the hand crafted things we love and sell in our shops, the stores have dedicated an afternoon to special tastings, trunk Read More…
Tips and reminders from Boston Police via NEWNC Public Safety Chair, David Marx. As the warmer weather approaches and the days get longer we’d like to provide you with some useful information so that you are not the target of a crime. • Be alert of your surroundings and the people around you. • Avoid Read More…
Video: Alliance of Downtown Civic Organizations representative, Steve Wintermeier, presents a resolution to NEWRA for the ban of winter parking space savers (March 12, 2015). The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted 25-7 on Thursday night to officially sign on to the list of neighborhood groups supporting a ban on parking space savers in downtown Boston. The vote Read More…
Mark Twain famously said, “If you don’t like the weather in New England now, just wait a few minutes.” When it comes to this past winter in Boston, it only took a few weeks to go from blizzards burying the city, to sunshine and spring weather. Be sure to tag @NorthEndBoston in your tweets about the #NorthEnd Read More…
A fabulous time was had by all who came out to the 2nd Annual Neighborhood Post Valentine’s Day Party hosted by Boston Community Collaborative. A few of my favorite things about the party: A ton of snow didn’t stop it – everyone was able to walk to their local Community Center to gather. The cookie decorating. The Read More…
Now that the melting process is in full swing, there are some unfortunate surprises hidden in the snow banks. Jennifer McGivern shares this photo of drug needles sticking out of the snow on Charter Street, near the Michelangelo. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Did you take an interesting photo in or around Read More…
Please join us for an EXPLOSIVE good time to benefit the new St. John School science lab! Riccardo’s Ristorante Tuesday, March 31, 2015 175 North Street, Boston, MA 6:00 – 10:00 PM $100.00 per person for dinner with wine. We look forward to seeing everyone!
Do not worry or stress about always being in “the know” when it comes to the local news buzz. We have you covered with the most recent articles, posts, and videos about the North End / Waterfront, coming from all different types of sources. Kevin Chapman stays true to his roots Although Hingham is “home” for Read More…