By all measures, 2015 was another great year for NorthEndWaterfront.com! Site traffic continues to grow and we added over 1,300 posts in the last twelve months. I want to express my sincere appreciation to the dozens of prolific contributors for their thoughtful articles and commentaries this year. In addition, I appreciate the submissions by our terrific community groups, Read More…
As New Year’s Eve approaches, many of us will consider making resolutions that will help 2016 be the best it can be. Working towards a healthier lifestyle can put us on the right track. With that in mind, we celebrate 365 days of better health with some tips for a “Healthier New Year 2016”: Protect Read More…
The weather looks perfect for New Year’s Eve! Midnight Fireworks will explode over Boston Harbor with viewing from Christopher Columbus Park or anywhere on the waterfront. Earlier in the night, First Night Boston 2016 takes place around Copley Square. During the day, take a stroll to see the ice sculptures featured in the post below from Winter on Read More…
This week in the North End / Waterfront, we found these ‘notable news’ stories from other outlets. 10 years later, did the Big Dig deliver? Burying the Central Artery in the dirt below downtown Boston was part of the $15 billion project that was “plagued by cost overruns.” Bringing a new look to Hanover Street and the Read More…
“Lo Stano Medico; The Strange Doctor” is the seventh in a series of 1990 skits from “My Corner of Boston” performed at the North End Union, produced by resident Rosaria DiFinzio. See all the scenes here. There was never a shortage of doctors in the North End, they were on every corner, up one flight. Read More…
Residents pursuing remediation for trench noise at the entrance of the Callahan Tunnel have provided the following update after a meeting with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. A big thank you to all those who attended the Callahan Tunnel Trench Noise Remediation meeting! A special thanks to MassDOT representatives and other local, city, and state Read More…
Dear Reader, I am taking a break from this column since this holiday deadline is earlier than usual. I’ve retrieved a column from December, 2009, that you might enjoy revisiting. I don’t know if women can now join the Clover Club. Karen Just when you think you know everything about Boston, you discover some hidden Read More…
Christmas Tree Collection – Recycling Days in January The annual tree collection will be for 2 weeks starting on Monday the 4th and ending on Friday the 15th. Trees need to be placed curbside by 7am with: NO PLASTIC BAGS NO DECORATIONS / LIGHTS NO TREE STANDS Neighborhoods with multiple collections will only receive designated collection Read More…
The design process is nearing completion for the upcoming replacement of the North Washington Street Bridge (aka, the Charlestown Bridge). Final design issues and construction impacts were reviewed by State and City officials at a December 16, 2015 meeting held at the West End Museum. The complete meeting video is shown above (timeline below). (00:00 Read More…
4…3…2…1… Happy New Year! Wishing all of our readers a safe and Happy New Year: We would like to thank you for reading our coverage on what was a great year full of local news, stories, events and more! Welcome 2016 in style by taking part in one of the many events featured by First Night Boston 2016! Below Read More…
Here we are, the final weekend of 2015, in the midst of the holiday aftermath, closing in on 2016! Top 5 Posts of the Week: Candlelit Labyrinth Peace Walk Celebrates the Winter Solstice [Photos] On the path at the Armenian Heritage Park on the Greenway, participants walked the candlelit labyrinth and tied ribbons on the Wishing Tree, upholding an Read More…
A large affordable housing development is moving forward between the West End and North End neighborhoods at Parcel 1B in the Bulfinch Triangle. Related Beal is breaking ground this week on a $230 million, 14-story, 239 unit residential building that will include street retail and 220 hotel rooms. A 69-space parking garage is also part Read More…