Daily Briefs

Thursday’s Brief: Public Safety Meeting Tonight, Opening of Coldwell Banker, Amazon’s 2,000 Jobs, DA Candidates Forum

Things to know for Thursday Today is Thursday, May 3 and if your kids like playing in the park…what kid doesn’t?…then you can’t miss this Saturday’s annual playground/tot-lot celebration and pizza party in Christopher Columbus Park, continue reading. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 4:00PM Opening of Coldwell Banker Office at 142 Read More…

Featured Food & Drink

Piccolo Nido Celebrates 25th Anniversary [Photos]

Pino Irano, owner of Piccolo Nido, hosted a 25th anniversary celebration of his North Street restaurant this past weekend. Many friends and neighbors came to celebrate with Pino, including Representative Aaron Michlewitz who presented a citation from the State House. Guests were treated to a buffet of pastas, chicken, salad, Italian wines and music. Photos Read More…

Photos & Videos

Social Highlights This Week: In Bloom, Picture Perfect Views & Neighborhood Turkeys

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. The blooms have arrived! https://www.instagram.com/p/BiLCLBiArrV/?taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/BiIZOvhH8jT/?taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/BiNmC1og7ja/?taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/BiNcLQ4ArB8/?taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/BiExOX7hAqo/?taken-at=254372545   Picture Perfect Views https://www.instagram.com/p/BiNy8YDByBO/?taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/BiLDBK1H3fz/?taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/BiDy6DphABa/?taken-at=254372545 Neighborhood Turkeys Day 1 of Read More…

Community Transportation

Reader Poll: Should Logan Airport Replace Shuttle Buses with a “People Mover”?

A few years ago, there were talks of a moving walkway at Logan Airport to carry travelers from Terminal E to the MBTA Airport station, but this never came to be. Instead, we still see shuttle buses connecting the Silver Line and Blue Line to airport terminals. Now, the Massachusetts Port Authority is running a Read More…

Real Estate

North End / Waterfront Real Estate Sales for April 2018

These are the residential closings in the North End / Waterfront area during the month of April. $0 – $599,999 57 Charter #3D: 1 bed, 1 bath with 369 sf. sold for $375,000 Lincoln Wharf #005: 1 bed, 1 bath with 706 sf. sold for $449,000 Mariner #302: studio with 553 sf. sold for $505,000 Read More…

Daily Briefs

Wednesday’s Brief: 19 Events, Lydia Edwards Reception, W.C. Fields and Mae West at the North End Library, Old North Speaker Series

Things to know for Wednesday Today is Wednesday, May 2 and if you enjoy golf then be sure to save the date for the North End Athletic Association’s Annual Golf Tournament in memory of Carmen “Tilly” De Martino, continue reading. Here’s what else you need to know for Wednesday… 6:00PM Reception in Support of Councilor Read More…

Featured Real Estate

State Approves Downtown Waterfront Municipal Harbor Plan; Chiofaro and Hook Towers Move Forward With New Long Wharf Park

After more than a year of review, state regulators have approved the city’s Downtown Waterfront Municipal Harbor Plan (MHP). City officials, led by the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) received nearly all the flexibility they were seeking from the Mass. Dept. of Environmental Protection (DEP) for two new tower developments at the Harbor Garage and Hook Read More…

Announcements Event Notices

West End Civic Association May 10 Meeting: The Hub on Causeway Project & An Update on AirBnBs

The West End Civic Association (WECA) will welcome representatives from Delaware North and Boston Properties to present an update on The Hub on Causeway project, specifically the new hotel, supermarket and movie theater at their May meeting. WECA will also update attendees on what we have accomplished in efforts to control the proliferation of AirBnBs and illegal Read More…

Government

From the Councilor: Budget Allocations, Repaying Back Taxes, 100 Hood Park Parcel, Action on Little Mystic Land and More

April Newsletter from City Councilor Lydia Edwards: The City Council began its budget proceedings this past week and I am excited to analyze exactly where every dollar is spent to maintain a world class city like Boston. Until the end of June, my colleagues and I will be hearing from City departments and experts who will testify on the $3.29 billion dollars of Read More…