Month: March 2017
Daily Briefs

Wednesday’s Briefing: Snow Day Scenes, Btone Fitness Growth, DiMasi Off House Arrest?

Things to know for Wednesday! Snow Day scenes from the North End: https://www.instagram.com/p/BRobdk-hv27/?taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/BRoIHcnh_1u/?taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/BRoMPOzgg16/?taken-at=254372545 Articles you won’t want to miss: DiMasi seeking to get off home confinement after getting sprung from jail Salvatore DiMasi, the former Speaker of the House, is on rebound from cancer at the age of 71. Citing that his oncologist and his cardiologist Read More…
Photos & Videos

Tales From Digging at the Old North Crypt [Photos]

It may be snow season, but digging out in the North End takes on new meaning at the underground crypt of the Old North Church. Boston archeologist Joe Bagley is overseeing a new dig this week under the walkways surrounding the colonial era tombs. It’s a guarantee that many artifacts will be found, but the big question Read More…
Health & Environment

Snow Emergency: Parking, Shoveling & School Closure Information

PREPARATIONS, SNOW EMERGENCY, SCHOOL CLOSURES FOR WINTER STORM Tuesday’s winter storm is anticipated to bring up to 12 inches of snow to Boston. Snow will be heavy, and will bring poor visibility and winds up to 20-30 miles per hour, with gusts up to 60 miles per hour. Boston’s Emergency Operations Center will activate at 7 Read More…
Food & Drink Real Estate

Battery Wharf Hotel Receives Support for New Function Room

Representing Battery Wharf Hotel, General Manager Peter Sulow and Attorney Joe Devlin returned to North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) for support in turning a vacant second floor space into a function room. The request comes after last year’s licensing transition from Fairmont to Westmont Hospitality. The new function room will be located on the second floor Read More…
Announcements

Curator’s Tour of Otis House

Wednesday, May 3, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Otis House, 141 Cambridge Street, Boston, Mass. Otis House not only tells the story of one house over time on Beacon Hill, it also showcases some of Historic New England’s best Boston-made furniture.  Join Senior Curator of Collections Nancy Carlisle as she offers an in-depth look at some Read More…
Daily Briefs

Monday’s Briefing: Luxury Cinemas, Lovejoy Condo Parking, NEWNC Meeting

Things to know for Monday! Prince Street Sunday: https://www.instagram.com/p/BRjn5qjhz1m/?taken-at=254372545&hl=en Notable news found elsewhere: Boston’s new cinemas will be plush and upscale ArcLight, the movie theater that will be part of the overall North Station development that includes housing, restaurants, and retail, will feature premium seating, a cocktail bar, and several other perks. The Boston Globe has more on the four premium Read More…
Community

115 Winthrop Square and Shadow Impact Presented at Residents Meeting [Video]

Responding to community concerns regarding its request for a Shadow Law exemption, Millennium Partners’ Principal Joe Larkin presented 115 Winthrop Square to the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). Replacing the city-owned vacant garage in downtown Boston, proponents are looking to build up to 775 feet tall with a mixed use concept of office, residential, Read More…

Announcements

Vatican Museum Patrons & Friends Soiree on March 18th

A Vatican Museum Patrons & Friends Soiree You are cordially invited to attend a Champagne and Hors d’Oeuvres Reception for a Fundraising Event to support our projects: – The Life of a Swiss Guard: A Private View – – Sculpted Portrait of Giuseppe Bossi by Antonio Canova -Special Guests Cardinal Sean O’Malley Featuring Mario Enzler, former Swiss Guard of Saint Pope Read More…
Community

The Weekender: Tall Ships Countdown, Empty Spaces, 124-126 Salem Design

Catch up on this week’s community news with the most viewed posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com! Life on the Corner: The West End’s “Shlemky” The North End and the West End have had a long and storied history together. When Nicholas Dello Russo was growing up, North Station and Scollay Square were considered the boundary lines between the Read More…