Owner Ken Rothman has decided to retire and close his family’s longstanding hardware store, Salem Street True Value Hardware & Urban Home Center. Signs at the store express thanks to the community with a plan to liquidate inventory for an early 2016 closing. A few years ago, Ken Rothman taped an interview for North End Read More…
Everyone assumed they were on, but then it was announed they’re off. But, this week the Mayor’s Office said the New Year’s midnight fireworks over Boston Harbor are officially back on. “I am grateful for the City of Boston Credit Union for stepping up and sponsoring this year’s midnight fireworks,” said Mayor Walsh. “I know how Read More…
Boston Water & Sewer Commission (BWSC) is providing the following update and schedule for the major sewer and water main project underway in the North End. In October 2015, a new water main, storm drain and combined sewer were completed on Hanover Street, between Charter and Commercial Street. Coming in November 2015, BWSC will be working on Battery Read More…
Election results show that incumbent Stephen Murphy has lost his at-large seat on the Boston City Council. Annissa Essaibi George joins incumbents Michelle Wu, Michael Flaherty and Ayanna Pressley in the four citywide seats. In the North End, Murphy also came in last with Wu easily topping the ticket. Shown below are the totals for Ward Read More…
Boston’s waterfront saw its highest tide of the year last week, known as “King Tide.” The relative position of the sun and moon created a tide nearly 2 1/2 feet higher than average. Using estimates of recent climate change research, it also showed how the cityscape will look as the average Boston Harbor height around Read More…
Meredith Piscitelli shares these photos of the outline lights on the trellis at Christopher Columbus Park. She adds, “thanks to Friends of Christopher Columbus Park, the newest set of blue lights will debut on Monday evening, November 23rd.” “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Email your best photos to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a sentence (or Read More…
Since this is election week, it seems appropriate to consider recent news about our city councilors. They have enjoyed overseas trips—Israel, Japan, Korea and Taiwan were mentioned. Josh Zakim, Tito Jackson and Tim McCarthy met important local officials in Israel and also had a chance to “bathe in the relaxing and healthy sulfur springs at Read More…
Don’t forget to vote in the Boston City Council election on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Here is a sample ballot for District 1 (North End, East Boston, Charlestown): District 1 City Councilor Salvatore LaMattina is running unopposed for re-election. Similarly, Bill Linehan is running unopposed in District 2 (Downtown, South Boston). District 2 now includes Harbor Towers, Rowes Wharf and Read More…
It is with great pleasure and gratitude that Boston Community Collaborative (BCC) congratulates MISS INGRID OSLUND for a BRILLIANT JOB on the production of her NEW play, The Olympus Complex. The original play by Ms. Oslund, produced by BCC, was performed last weekend, on Friday and Saturday nights, at the Boston Harbor Community Church on Read More…
The Boston Redevelopment Authority filed an appeal last week of the Federal Court ruling barring development at the end of Long Wharf. US District Court Judge Saris determined last August that the National Park Service was correct in its assessment that the pavilion and surrounding open space are protected as recreational parkland under the Land and Read More…
You are cordially invited to “An Evening for Education” at Vinoteca di Monica to Benefit the Eliot K- 8 School Tuesday, November 10th 6pm-10pm Please join us for this fabulous community event to celebrate the recent successes of the Eliot K-8 Innovation School and build for our future. Hosted by Governing Board Co-Chair and Chef, Jorge Mendoza, and the Mendoza Read More…
Ahhhh, November has arrived. With winter on the horizon and Thanksgiving just a few weeks away, we are well into the final stretch of 2015. Below are the neighborhood events for this upcoming work week! Tuesday, November 3 7:00pm Parks Committee (NEWRA) Meeting at Mariner’s House, 11 North Square 2nd Floor Join the NEWRA Parks Committee Read More…