Commodore Construction has provided the following update on construction for the 12-story, 36-unit “The Boulevard” development project at 110 Broad Street. The weather has been favorable and January moved along as planned. The pre-trenching process was completed early in the month, followed by start of the guide wall construction. Installation of the guide walls was completed on Read More…
Month: February 2017
The Weekender: Urban Renewal Exhibit, North Station Traffic Plan, 5-Story Residential Proposal?
Recapping the top neighborhood news of the week, take a look at the 5 posts that drove the most traffic! Boston’s 1st Urban Renewal – New York Streets at West End Museum The West End museum held an exhibit to portray how the West End was demolished as a victim of ‘urban renewal.’ This new exhibit tells the story of Read More…
Greenway Commissions Interactive, Text-Enabled Light Exhibit to Launch Valentine’s Day Night
News from the Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy: Greenway Commissions Interactive, Text-Enabled Light Exhibit In Partnership with New American Public Art, Park Visitors Will Control Greenway’s Light Blades, While Looking to Solve a Light-Unlocking Cipher Puzzle The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy (rosekennedygreenway.org) today announced the launch of Color Commons, a responsive installation by New American Public Art. Read More…
North End Residents Named to ACHS’s Honor Roll
The following residents from the North End were recently named to the Arlington Catholic Honor Roll for the second marking term. They are to be commended for their academic achievements! HONOR ROLL FIRST HONORS: Any combination of A’s Elena Bonetti SECOND HONORS: Three B’s (B, B+) All other marks A- and above Sofia Mendoza HONORS: All marks B- or above Megan Diep
February Vacation Week Kids Activities at Boston Public Market
Upcoming events each day during February Vacation at the Boston Public Market. Please see attached, and the info can also be found here: eventbrite.com/e/kids-family-programming-february-vacation-week-tickets-31587826038?aff=BPMA
Boston Barber Celebrating 10th Anniversary With $10 Cuts for 10 Days
Celebrating 10 years in the North End, Boston Barber & Tattoo Co. is offering $10 for 10 days! It’s a thank you to loyal customers and will run February 23rd through March 4th. All proceeds will be donated to NEADS, a non-profit that pairs service animals with people who have disabilities. Super Bowl Tattoos! Yes, a Read More…
Celebrate Women’s History Month on New Freedom Trail® Revolutionary Women Tours
Freedom Trail® Foundation announces the return of the newest tour experience, Revolutionary Women Tours throughout Women’s History Month in March! Discover the indomitable women who took part in the American Revolution, and the generations of women that followed, inaugurating their own struggles for freedom and equality. New Freedom Trail Revolutionary Women Tours invite people of Read More…
Restaurant and Food Specials Announced for Faneuil Hall Marketplace Movie Nights
Faneuil Hall Marketplace just added restaurant and food specials for its first-ever Marketplace Movie Nights to take place on four nights during February School Vacation week. From February 20 to February 23, visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy free movies starting at 6:30pm in the Lower Rotunda in the Quincy Market building at Faneuil Read More…
Police Blotter: Vehicle Break In, Copper Wire Theft
The following report is from District A-1 Boston Police blotter. Larceny from Motor Vehicle 02/13/17 11:50pm – 12:49am A victim reports that an unknown person entered his parked 2013 Ford Focus on No. Margin Street. The victim stated that sunglasses, spare lenses, US currency and a dashboard camera were taken from the vehicle. Larceny 02/15/17 9:35am Read More…
5-Story Residential Building at 173 Endicott Street Proposed at Neighborhood Council [Video]
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) heard an application for a new 5-story development at 173 Endicott Street in Boston’s North End. The proposal by Urban Core Development’s Robert Quinn is to construct a nine-unit residential building on an empty parcel, currently used as a parking lot on the corner of N. Margin and Endicott Read More…
Weekend Briefing: Waterfront Value, President’s Day Closings, Handicap Snow Removal?
Things to know for the Weekend! Neighborhood observation: @FortPointer @JohnAKeith @NorthEndBoston Why would you do this north end? Presum. HC person can't shovel… neighborly love? pic.twitter.com/UciC4jNxWN — AG (@agroinc) February 16, 2017 Plan your events with the Community Calendar: Sunday, February 19 3:30pm LeggiAMO Insieme. The volunteer group Nati per Leggere of Greater Boston, in collaboration with I AM Read More…
State Rep. Michlewitz Proposes New Regulations on Short-Term Rentals (AirBnb)
A new legislative proposal by State Representative Aaron Michlewitz would enforce a three-tier regulation on properties being rented on a short-term basis through online portals such as AirBnB, HomeAway, and Vacation Rentals By Owner (VRBO). This issue first arose two years ago when, driven by neighborhood questions and concerns, State Reps Aaron Michlewitz and RoseLee Vincent proposed Read More…












