Wednesday’s Brief: Another Nor’Easter, Adult Book Discussion, North End Teen Book Club, Wu Proposes to Limit Short-Term Rentals

Things to know for Wednesday

Today is Wednesday, March 21 and our fourth nor’easter of the season is here. Stay safe and make sure to keep yourself updated on the latest happenings with the snow.

Here’s what else you need to know for Wednesday…

6:30PM Adult Book Discussion Group: Pachinko. Join the North End Library at 25 Parmenter Street for a discussion on Min Jin Lee’s Pachinko. Copies of the book are available at the library’s front desk, see additional details here.

6:30PM N.E.T. (North End Teen) Book Club. Join the North End Library at 25 Parmenter Street as the North End Teen Book Club discusses their next book, Renegades. Snacks will be served and copies of the book can be found at the front desk of the library.

Notable News:

Wu seeks to limit short-term rentals

Boston City Councilor Michell Wu proposed an amendment to Mayor Marty Walsh’s plan that would bar investors from purchasing properties and renting them through companies like Airbnb as well as require people to notify their neighbors that their home has been registered as a short-term unit, read more on CommonWealth Magazine.

Another Nor’Easter:

Nor’easter number 3, more on the way. 3/14/18. #igersboston #igersboston_1st #bostondotcom #ignewengland #igersmass #igersnewengland

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Plan your events with the Community Calendar:

Thursday, March 22

2:00PM Special Walking Tour: Boston and its Changing Landscape. Join the Old North Foundation at the Old North Church for a special walking tour examining the historic development of Boston’s ever changing landscape, purchase tickets here.

3:45PM Fiber Arts at the North End Library. Join the North End Library at 25 Parmenter Street where children ages 7-10 are invited to participate in Fiber Arts classes where they will practice a variety of techniques to create projects. Please register by calling 617-227-8135.

6:30PM Spring Fling for the Library at The Living Room. Join the North End Library at the Living Room restaurant at 101 Atlantic Ave for their spring fling featuring great food, fine music and raffles.

7:30PM Make Something Right Concert at Boston Harbor Community Church. Join the Boston Harbor Community Church at 9 Salutation Street for a night of music to benefit International Justice Mission, see additional details and ticket information here.

Friday, March 23

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 Vida Concert Series. This feature event of the Bijou de la Vida Concert Series will highlight some well-known cabaret, jazz, musical theatre and classic music at 390 Commercial Street, see additional details here.

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