Boston’s waterfront was the place to see 2019 ice sculptures on New Year’s Eve! Crowds came out during the day before the rain washed the artwork away in the evening. The ice sculpture stroll was organized by Boston Harbor Now, teaming up with local businesses and cultural institutions. We brought our own lights to shine Read More…
Governor Baker signed a bill to tax and regulate short term rentals in Massachusetts on Friday, December 29. The North End’s own Rep. Aaron Michlewitz helped lead the negotiations to bring together the Mass. House, Senate and Governor’s Office. It requires hosts to pay the same 5.7% lodging tax that is paid by hotels, unless they Read More…
Things to know for Monday Today is Monday, December 31 – New Years Eve! In partnership with the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park, the Wharf District Council, Boston Harbor Now and the City of Boston, fireworks will be shot off from a barge between Long Wharf and Fan Pier to celebrate the start of 2019, see Read More…
The ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) held its annual December holiday party on Friday, December 14th. Over 60 members of the community, nearly all of them seniors from the neighborhoods, came to the center at 1 Michelangelo Street in the North End for a feast of ham with all the trimmings, topped Read More…
Following a dreary day of rain on Friday, an eerie calm settled over Boston Harbor. Bob Somerville captured this photo from Lewis Wharf with the lights of East Boston and Logan Airport in the distance. Fortunately the fog has finally lifted to reveal a beautiful Saturday morning! “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Send Read More…
A spectacular display of fireworks will once again ring in the New Year over Boston Harbor on December 31 beginning at midnight! In partnership with the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park, the Wharf District Council, Boston Harbor Now and the City of Boston, fireworks will be shot off from a barge between Long Wharf and Fan Read More…
At approximately 5:15 a.m. on Friday, December 28th, residents of 94-96 Endicott Street were evacuated for a fire that broke out on the first floor. Boston Fire Department contained the fire to a clothes dryer and all residents were able to safely get out of the building. The dryer was part of an operation by North Read More…
This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured local business, Wharf District updates, City Council projects, neighborhood fundraising and more! Read on below to see the most popular reads from the past week. Grand Opening: Forcella Comes to North Square Just in time for the Christmas holiday, Forcella opened at 33 North Square. The 34-seat restaurant is Read More…
For the next two weeks, traffic on the Alford Street Bridge will be shifted so that all vehicles will be traveling on the west span of the bridge, according to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. The Alford Street Bridge crosses over the Mystic River, connecting Everett and Charlestown. It will be undergoing bridge deck replacement Read More…
Things to know for Friday Today is Friday, December 28 and if you’re looking for a bite to eat this weekend, be sure to check out one of these three Boston restaurants that are closing for good on New Year’s Eve. Here’s what else you need to know for this weekend… Notable News: 20+ Great Read More…
Welcome back to our weekly update that highlights some of the cases appearing on 311 in the North End/Waterfront neighborhoods. All 311 cases are public information and can be found at 311.boston.gov. Needle Depository Full at North End Library in the Women’s Restroom “This needle box in the ladies room of the North End Branch of the BPL Read More…
Boston Harbor Now has teamed up with several local businesses and cultural institutions in the Waterfront neighborhood to bring you a full line-up of activities to ring in the new year! The fun starts at 11 a.m. on New Year’s Eve and continues all day, culminating in harbor fireworks at midnight. There will be an Read More…