Community Daily Briefs

Notable News: Condo Prices, Laughter Medicine, City Winery, Parole for Costa?

Every week, the action throughout the North End / Waterfront neighborhood is picked up by several sources, this weeks compilation of articles is posted below! Median Condo Price in North End Tops $500K in 2015 In 2015, the North End neighborhood of Boston saw a 3.7 percent increase in the median price of a condominium. Surging the price up Read More…

Community People

Cynthia and Michael Malm of the Prince Building Recognized With Good Neighbor Award

The Good Neighbor Recognition Award was recently presented to Cynthia and Michael Malm, residents of the Prince Building at 63 Atlantic Avenue. The award was presented by NEWRA President Ford Cavallari and Recognition Committee Chair Janet Gilardi on behalf of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). Since 2008, the Malms have designed, pruned and weeded Read More…

Event Notices

State Senate Candidates Forum Set for Thursday Night

  Save Our North End Waterfront, a community-organizing arm opposed to the proposed Lewis Wharf hotel project, will host the first forum for State Senator candidates of the First Suffolk and Middlesex district on Thursday, March 3 at 6 pm at The Pilot House. The first of the special election cycle, the forum will focus on proposed developments to Boston’s waterfront and climate preparedness in the Read More…

Community Government Real Estate

Imagine Boston 2030 Releases First Planning Report; Establishes Four Goals

If you participated in one of the Imaging Boston 2030 visioning sessions, such as the one in the North End, you won’t be surprised to hear that residents have prioritized housing, transit and education as part of the city’s planning effort. Imagine Boston 2030 is the first citywide planning effort in 50 years. In its first Read More…

Government

Clinton and Trump Win Boston in Presidential Primaries

In a strong turnout with 39% of registered Boston voters going to the polls on Super Tuesday, Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump topped their respective primary tickets. With 100% of precincts reporting in the City of Boston, unofficial tally results show 57% of the Democratic primary vote for Hillary Clinton over 41% for Read More…

Community Health & Environment

Rep. Michlewitz Expresses Importance of Decisions at NEAD Family Talk/Dinner

The first Family Dinner/Family Talk of 2016 put the Nazzaro Center to capacity as kids listened to Representative Aaron Michlewitz speak about the importance of decision making. Having grown up on Sheafe Street, Rep. Michlewitz spoke about his background in the neighborhood, being from the North End, and his job as a legislator on Beacon Hill. Leading up Read More…

Food & Drink

See the 26 North End Options for “Dine Out Boston”

Dine Out Boston brings an opportunity to sample area restaurants at special prices for locals and visitors alike. Previously known as Restaurant Week, participating restaurants design prix fixe menus for lunch and dinner. Taking place from March 6-11 and 13-18, each participating restaurant selects one of the three price options and the Chef then prepares, “a menu to delight.” Read More…

Event Notices

March 14th NEWNC Agenda: Transportation Commissioner, Zoning Relief, Lucia Transfer, Old North Water Wall

North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council Website: www.NEWNCBoston.org Email: info@newncboston.org NEWNC AGENDA Monday, March 14, 2016, 7:00PM Nazzaro Center, 30 North Bennet Street 1.        Welcome:  NEWNC President 2.        Call to order & Roll Call:  NEWNC President 3.        Meeting Protocol:  NEWNC Vice President 4.        Committee Reports: a.  Resident Parking/Traffic Committee: Ryan Kenny b.  Public Safety Committee: Sean Read More…

Government

Super Tuesday is Here! #BostonVotes

The Massachusetts Presidential Primary Election Day is Tuesday, March 1st … better known as Super Tuesday! On election day, polls are open 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. These are the polling locations serving most NorthEnd/Waterfront residents: Nazzaro Community Center, 30 North Bennett Street Christopher Columbus Apartments, 145 Commercial Street 41 N. Margin St. – Knights Read More…