Every Saturday the weekender is posted, recapping the top posts from the previous week that generated the most traffic on the site.
Top Posts of the Week:
Massive Flooding on Prince and Salem Streets After Water Main Break
The Charles wasn’t the only river flowing through Boston this past week, Prince Street was the sight of a massive flood resulting from a water main break. As residents tried to get through the water flowing, others reported low water pressure and brown running water, view the post for more.
Passionate Commenters Speak at Lewis Wharf Public Forum [Video]
The long awaited chance for the public to speak their mind on the Lewis Wharf hotel proposal came this past week in the Nazzaro Center gymnasium. The emotions were high as residents and abutters took the stand for their two-minutes to offer their opinion on the project, watch the meeting footage for full video coverage.
Elected Officials Michlewitz, LaMattina & Petrucelli Take Stand Against Lewis Wharf Hotel Project
State Representative Aaron Michlewitz, State Senator Anthony Petruccelli and City Councilor Salvatore LaMattina submitted a joint letter in opposition of the Lewis Wharf Hotel proposal. Read the letter for their stance against the size of the project, the effect it would have on the neighborhood, and more.
Notable News: Homeless Upswing, Parking Garage App, Affleck on Prince, Boston Light Facelift, BRA “Sorry” for West End!
Don’t have so much free time these days to look through every news source? The notable news post is here to help, with articles about the increased amount of homeless, parking garage apps, and an apology from the BRA. View the post for the rest of the articles.
Lewis Wharf Project Video Highlights Waterfront Access
A short promotional video was released for the Lewis Wharf Hotel proposal, highlighting the benefits and improvements the project aims to bring to the area, watch the video.
Editor’s Pick:
North End Parks Ribbon Cutting for the New Greenway Swings & Horticulture Plantings
The Greenway hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the upgrades to the North End parks. With new plantings in the garden beds and bench swings, local officials and residents were on hand for the event, view the post for photos and more information.
