This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured a bunch of different development projects – buildings, bridges, and art! Read on below to see the most popular articles from this past week. North Washington Street Bridge Project Approved – Public Meeting April 19 The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Board of Directors have approved a $177 Read More…
Things to know for Friday Today is Friday, March 23 and here is everything you need to know for the weekend… 2:00PM Friday Film Series: Casablanca. Join the North End Library at 25 Parmenter Street for their Friday film series featuring the 1942 classic Casablanca, see additional details here. 7:30PM “Jazz/Cabaret night” Bijou de la Read More…
The Boston Public Market’s annual open house on Tuesday, March 20 featured vendor demos, live music, samples, giveaways and more! This free, public event allowed guests the opportunity to learn more about the Market’s 35 local vendors. “The Boston Public Market is a dynamic public space every day, but it’s particularly inspiring to see the 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. Potholes at Intersection Of Endicott Street & Cross Street “The on ramp to 93 north. I blew out a tire on the pot holes coming from Read More…
Museum Shares Legend of Elizabeth Kearney Blood, Urban Renewal Heroine In the spring of 1960, after thousands of residents had been forced out of Boston’s West End, one woman remained in her apartment, surrounded by her two daughters and seven grandchildren. Elizabeth Kearney Blood’s refusal to leave the neighborhood as buildings were being demolished around Read More…
You may recognize this tiny house located on the corner of Snow Hill Street in the North End. The residence dates all the way back to 1920, however this photo was taken in July of 1967, back when the house was being used as a sculptor’s studio. At just 420-square-feet, this landmark is known as Read More…
Things to know for Thursday Today is Thursday, March 22 and today is the perfect day to be stuck inside with a good book. If you’re a part of the North End Teen Book Club it might even be the perfect day to catch up on Karen McManus’ New York Times bestseller One of Us Read More…
On Monday, March 19, the Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) hosted a public meeting at City Hall to discuss the Parcel 9 – Haymarket Hotel project. The meeting was called specifically to address a key change in the project; an increase in the buildings maximum height, from 65 feet to a maximum of 69.5 Read More…
The North End Music & Performing Arts Center’s Annual Fundraising Concert, PERFORM-A-THON, took place on Saturday, March 17th at THE KITCHEN in the Boston Public Market, and featured a three-hour-show with performances from NEMPAC students and faculty. In addition to soloist performances, the lineup included NEMPAC classes and programs, such as the Eliot Ensemble Program, Read More…
Please join the N.E.T. (North End Teen) Book Club as we welcome author Karen McManus, to discuss her New York Times bestseller One of Us is Lying. Synopsis: Pay close attention and you might solve this. On Monday afternoon, five students at Bayview High walk into detention. Bronwyn, the brain, is Yale-bound and never breaks Read More…
SEMI-PRIVATE STRETCHING & STRENGTHENING CLASS/ES JOIN AN EXISTING SEMI-PRIVATE CLASS Only a couple spots available, act quickly! GROUP 1: Wednesday, April 4 – May 23 8:15-9:15 am This is a Hatha class which is focusing on overall strength, flexibility and balance. Previous yoga experience required 1 spot open 7-week commitment, no class April 18 GROUP 2: Thursday, April 5 – Read More…
Check out our weekly social media highlights from residents, visitors, and more in the area. To be featured, tag us @northend.waterfront on Instagram, @northendboston on Twitter, @northendwaterfront on Facebook. Use hashtags #northendboston or #bostonwaterfront. Looks like Spring, Feels like Winter! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bghpg2aAn2P/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bgjm5V-jakg/?tagged=northend St. Paddy’s Day https://www.instagram.com/p/Bgdu4OhggGX/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/BgbNHkJgAL9/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! We found this shamrock Read More…