Taking all the top stories and combining them into one post is the key to making sure you are up to speed with the local buzz. 

Top 5 Posts of the Week:

Mayor’s Late Night Task Force Makes Recommendations

Mayor Walsh’s Late Night Task Force made its recommendations to help, “foster and grow a safe and vibrant late night culture in the City of Boston.” Suggestions include extending alcohol license hours, allowing drinks to be served on a patio or deck without the requirement to serve food, more live entertainment and music later at night, read the article for more.

Photo Gallery: Snow Covered North End / Waterfront

In a storm that brought heavy snow to the North End streets, the snow accumulated on branches as the “trees and streets glistened with the heavy white snow.” Matt Conti was taking in the scenery with his camera, view the gallery for neighborhood photos of the snow.

Trellis Lights Update at Christopher Columbus Park

The LED lights that were installed on the trellis in Christopher Columbus Park are not working, but new blue laser lights have been installed. View the post for more information on the lighting issues and read about the latest initiative by the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park.

Board of Appeals Denies Roof Deck Expansion

The request to expand the roof deck at 536-538 Commercial Street was denied by the City of Boston Inspectional Services Department Board of Appeals, after abutters opposed on the basis of privacy. Read the post for more information and their video presentation to the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA).

Notable News: End of Boston Courant, Frank Valenti, “Sprawling North Station,” Nazzaro Skiing, Old North Renovation!

Make sure you are “on your game” with the notable news compilation of articles written about the neighborhood that is derived from scanning dozens of news outlets throughout the week. View the post for stories on the late Frank Valenti, the end of the Boston Courant newspaper, and more!

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North End Public Safety Update: 2 Arrests, 1 Robbery, 3 Larcenies

One of the biggest quality of life issues for neighborhoods is crime activity and the North End / Waterfront continues to be on the lower end of crime statistics in the city. Boston Police District A-1 provided an update on recent neighborhood crime incidents at the February 2016 North End Public Safety Meeting, read the post for the rundown of activity over the past month.

The Boston Licensing Board granted three all-alcohol licenses to North End restaurants. The new licenses are ‘upgrades’ for existing beer and wine licenses. The new all-alcohol licenses were awarded to:

• Cantina Italiana, Hanover Street (Fiore Colella and Patricia Colella)
• Mare, Mechanic Street, off Hanover) (Frank DePasquale and Joseph DePasquale)
• Monica’s Trattoria, Prince Street (Jorge, Frank and Patrick Mendoza)

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