The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) for the City of Boston voted on May 9th to approve the request by LIMAC Realty, LLC to erect a new hotel at 86-88 N. Washington Street. The ZBA approval follows a supportive vote by the Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) in March 2017. Property owner Thomas MacKay plans Read More…
The Boston Public Market Association’s seasonal farmers market at Dewey Square launches for the season on Tuesday, May 16, bringing fresh local food to residents, workers, commuters, and visitors on the Rose Kennedy Greenway for lunch on-the-go, picnic fare, grocery shopping, and grabbing dinner ingredients on the way to the train. As a supplement to Read More…
These are the latest notable incidents from the North End Police Journal, courtesy of Boston Police District A-1. Drugs Trafficking 05/08/17 1:06pm Male suspect arrested inside Commercial Street residence after search via warrant. Drug unit executed a Boston Municipal Court search warrant and arrested the individual on Drug Trafficking Class B (methamphetamine). Larceny from Building 04/27/17 Read More…
On Saturday, May 6th twenty two St. John School students celebrated their First Holy Communion with their parents, grandparents, family members, Principal Karen McLaughlin and their teachers, Ms. Grace Miller and Ms. Meghan Murphy. The students were receiving the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist for the first time at Sacred Heart Church in the North End. The boys looked very Read More…
Things to know for Monday Events for Monday, May 15th: 8:00 PM The Boston Celtics will play Game 7 of the NBA Conference Semifinals against Washington Wizards at the TD Garden (series is tied 3-3). 10:30am Story Time with the Boston Ballet at West End Library. Hear stories about a famous ballet or a dancer. Each story time is supplemented Read More…
The May 2017 meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) covered several community reports. A summary is shown below. Use the timeline to jump to different topics of interest. (00:00): Welcome – NEWRA President Mary McGee 16-18 Moon St. Construction – NEWRA is looking at and will report back North End Cycle Track – Condo Read More…
The list of mistakes on the North End cycle track continues to grow. Paul Foster shares this photo of a recently installed sign for cyclists. The sign contains several obvious errors. Placed on the northbound side of Commercial Street, the sign incorrectly sends cyclists to North Station by going over the N. Washington Street Read More…
The North End Historical Society is pleased to host Essdras Suarez, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Photojournalist, for a an hour lecture and presentation entitled “Through the Eyes of the Photojournalist” on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., at the Mariners House, 11 North Square, Boston, MA 02113. In addition, Mr. Suarez will be offering two Street-Photography Read More…
Saturday, May 13, 2017 was the 100th anniversary of the Apparition of Our Lady of Fatima to three children, Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta in Portugal. St. Leonard Church in the North End had a beautiful celebration in honor of Our Lady of Fatima. A new statue of Our Lady, pictured here, was dedicated. This celebration Read More…
Happy Mother’s Day! One of the most notable “Moms” in Boston is Mrs. Mallard from Nancy Schön’s Make Way for Ducklings sculpture in the Boston Public Garden. Enjoy solving this jigsaw picture puzzle with Mrs. Mallard followed by Jack, Kack, Lack, Mack, Nack, Ouack, Pack, and Quack. How to play: Move and drag the pieces around just like Read More…
This past week of North End / Waterfront news included neighborhood construction projects, a narrowing city council race and preparations for the warmer season ahead! Read the top stories below. City Won’t Fix Design and Construction Faults of North End Cycle Track The North End cycle track continues to generate tremendous controversy among residents as Read More…
On Tuesday , May 2, the girls from Junior Troop 72158 successfully completed their final requirement for their “Agent of Change” Journey. Throughout this journey, the girls learned the importance of working as an individual and as a team. The final task was to use those skills to make a change in their community. As Read More…