Real Estate

Mid-Year Real Estate Review of North End / Waterfront Properties

With the Spring selling season ending and the start of Summer, here is a 12 month real estate summary of the major residential buildings in the North End / Waterfront area. The table shows the 12 month sales history and average price per foot. Prepared by Chris Tuite of Pioneer Realty Group.

Community

North End Student Wins BC High Award

Michael Laposata of the North End, a 2016 graduate of Boston College High School, won a special award at a Senior Assembly, a time set aside by the school to celebrate and reward its seniors. Laposata won a Students for Social Respect award. He will attend Northeastern University in the Fall 2016. Boston College High Read More…

Community Daily Briefs

3 Things & Photo: Harborwalk Sunset, Long Wharf Flooding, Sopranos Extras?

https://www.instagram.com/p/BHgGip1BZTb/?taken-at=254372545 Three Things to Know Thursday, July 7th 1. Today’s featured events, brought to you by the community calendar:  6:00pm NEMPAC Summer Concert Series on the Waterfront at Christopher Columbus Park. NEMPAC Summer Concert Series starts with the Children’s Programming followed by the Main-stage Concert. Stefano Marchese is the Event Manager and Director of this series, which is free and open Read More…

Photos & Videos

North End July 4th Sunset F-15 Eagles Flyover [Video]

Two F-15 Eagles from the Barnes Air National Guard Base flew right over the North End and the iconic Old North Church steeple on the Fourth of July. The jets were on their way to the Esplanade Fourth of July show for the National Anthem. The spectacular video was captured by Dr. Joe Mendola.

Health & Environment

Protecting Your Eyes from the Sun

The sun is out and the weather is hot! When going out in the sun, many people apply sunscreen to protect their skin, but don’t forget about your eyes. It’s important to wear sunglasses that can shield your eyes from harmful rays. Read our poster for more information:

Community

ABCD North End / West End Receives Grant From Church on the Hill

The ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) is pleased to announce a generous grant award from their friends at Church on the Hill, who support elderly services at the NE/WE NSC, especially the West End Food Pantry. ABCD is grateful to the staff at Church on the Hill for their ongoing commitment Read More…

Community Event Notices

July 11th Neighborhood Council Agenda: Battery Wharf Hotel Live Entertainment & North End Italian Feasts

North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council Website: www.NEWNCBoston.org Email: info@newncboston.org NEWNC AGENDA Monday, July 11, 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. President’s Report: NEWNC President 5. Committee Reports: a. Resident Parking/Traffic Committee, Danielle D’Ambrosio b. Public Safety Committee, Sean Read More…

Transportation

Transportation Study Kicks Off for North Station Area

The long awaited North Station Area Mobility Action Plan (NSAMAP) kicked off last week with a visioning meeting held at the West End Museum, hosted by the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) and the Boston Transportation Department (BTD). The transportation study will recommend solutions to improve the way people get around the North Station area, including the Bulfinch Read More…

Transportation

“From Stagecoach to Subway” Exhibit at the West End Museum

News on a new exhibit at the West End Museum, 150 Staniford Street: New Exhibit Explores History of Public Transportation in Boston; Reveals West End’s Role as Early Transit Hub Public transportation has shaped life in Boston and its neighborhoods since the first English settlers arrived in the early 17th century. Its evolution over the Read More…

Real Estate

Inspectional Services Defers One; Approves Two Other Requests

Boston Inspectional Services Department (ISD) has deferred one request and approved two others. Media Vision proposal to install a new 10.6’ x 36’ digital billboard at 55-59 Causeway Street was deferred. New construction for a Hostel/Hotel at 234 Friend Street received approval. A basement level extension to the building lot line and construction on a Read More…

Photos & Videos

Fourth of July Photo and Video Roundup

Still on a July 4th high? Get your fireworks fix with this roundup from the big weekend around town.   So many great pic's tonight! The weather cooperated! #BostonJuly4th #Boston pic.twitter.com/JQUZW6SVtP — Charlie Abrahams (@Charlesabrahams) July 5, 2016 Few quick edits of tonight's Boston July 4th fireworks show over the Charles River. #BostonJuly4th @universalhub pic.twitter.com/asrCvn4uDa Read More…

Community Daily Briefs

3 Things & Photo: One Year Ago, Generations and Gentrification, Declaration Posting!

Three Things to Know Today 1.  A year ago today, the headlines on NorthEndWaterfront.com were on the Groundbreaking for the Connect Historic Boston Bike Trail and the July 4th Fireworks Engulfed by Smoke and Pop Music. Complete with plans for the bike trail, which are well into construction, do not miss Matt Conti’s throwback photo coverage of the 2015 firework display, Read More…