Larry Smetana at Union Wharf shares the photo above showing how the snow banks along the cycle track forced cars to park in the vehicle travel lanes. Kelly Hand added a view of what happened when the snow melted and several cars remained parked “offsides” with some receiving tickets as a result. Please move your Read More…
Month: January 2018
Police Blotter: Missing Cash and Stolen Cough Medicine
Recent incidents are noted below from the Boston Police District A-1 journal log. Larceny from Building01/09/18 8:00pm – 10:00pmVictim reports his cleaning company was in his Prince St. apartment while he was working. When he returned home cash was missing from his dresser. Cleaning company notified. Larceny /Shoplifting01/11/18 3:24pmHanover Street pharmacy Read More…
Weekly Top Reads: Flood Analysis, AirBnB “Anthony”, Snow Angels Program, 283 Hanover Restaurant Plans, NEW Health Fights Opioids, & Dock Square Tower Proposal
This past week on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured weather studies and recovery, real estate rentals and developments, health initiatives, and more! Read on below to see the most popular articles from the last week. What Happened? Sorting Through the January 2018 “Bomb Cyclone” Flood Data and Outlook What happened to cause so much flooding during January 4th’s Read More…
Weekend Brief: Neighborhood Concerts, Special Playoff Menus, Teen Game Time, BSA Design Awards
Things to know for the Weekend Your daily roundup for Friday, January 12: 12:30PM Little Groove Concert. Join the North End Library at 25 Parmenter Street for an afternoon interacting with parachutes, puppets and instruments. Get ready to shake, wiggle and move in this fun musical environment. 7:00PM “100 Years after the war” – Bijou Read More…
New Residential Tower Proposed at Dock Square Parking Garage Next to Greenway / Quincy Market
Dock Square Garage owner Fortis Group has proposed to add nine residential floors on top of its parking facility creating a 194′ high tower at the triangular space on Clinton Street, according to plans filed with the Boston Planning & Development Agency per the Boston Globe. Dock Square Garage is located between Faneuil Hall Marketplace/Quincy Read More…
Historic Neighborhood Photo: Bathers, North End Park
This old photo from 1927 shows the crowds of people swimming in the North End – right where the Mirabella pool is today. You can see Commercial Street in the background. Towards the end of the 19th Century, the city decided to build bathhouses in several neighborhoods throughout Boston. The North End’s location was a Read More…
Waterfront Community Meeting – Planning for the Future
In response to last week’s storm and subsequent flooding, the Conservation Law Foundation is hosting a community meeting on Wednesday, January 17 from 6pm – 7pm at the Golden Goose Cafe to discuss the future of the waterfront. Read more below.
City Councilor Edwards Announces Snow Angel Community Service Program
Newly inaugurated Boston City Councilor Lydia Edwards announced a district-wide initiative – the “Snow Angels” program – aimed to serve our most vulnerable neighbors during the winter months and connect residents through community service. The “Snow Angels” program will connect elderly and disabled residents unable to shovel in front of their homes to on-call, neighborhood Read More…
What’s The 311? Bomb Cyclone Cleanup, Entrance to Charter St. Park Blocked by Snow
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. North Street Sidewalks Not Shoveled Throroughly “This is just 1 photo of many I took last night. We are 4 days after the snow storm and Read More…
The Boston Society of Architects/AIA will host the 7th BSA Design Awards Gala on January 18 to celebrate the 2017 Design Award winners.
(Boston, January 11, 2018)—Organized by the Boston Society of Architects/AIA (BSA), the 7th BSA Design Awards Gala (Gala) recognizes and celebrates design excellence in Massachusetts, throughout New England, and elsewhere. Each year, the Gala brings together more than 400 architects and allied design professionals to honor the outstanding achievements of industry colleagues. On January 18 Read More…
Teen Gaming at the North End Library
Wednesday, January 17, 6:00-7:30 pm Teens are invited to stop by and play videogames with friends! This program is for Teens, grades 6-12.
Thursday’s Brief: NEWRA Meeting, Adult Story Time, Mike’s Pastry Fire
Things to know for Thursday Your daily roundup for Thursday, January 11: 12:30PM Let Me Tell You A Story at West End Library. Join the West End Library at 151 Cambridge Street for the rare pleasure of being read to. Take a break from your work day to enjoy a short story or two every Read More…