“It’s a simple timing issue that we wish the city would fix” said an exasperated North End mother. The issue at hand is a new city policy closing the North End’s Mirabella pool to the public weekdays between 3-4pm for the exclusive use of a city-run summer camp group. At a meeting with local officials Read More…
As the North End prepares for the big feasts of the season, starting this week, Boston Police District A-1 Captain Kenneth Fong reminds everyone to celebrate in a responsible and respectable manner. The beginning of August means more to the North End than some other neighborhoods, it means the beginning of feast season! The next several Read More…
Last week’s historical photo featured an old image of the waterfront in 1906 (left). Thanks to our readers, we were able to identify the original high resolution image shown above. Click the top image to take a closer look. Although this location was initially identified as Union Wharf, the general consensus has lead us to 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. Homeless Camp Found Underneath North Washington Street Bridge “Homeless citing of their items under North Washington bridge. Going from Charlestown to the North End on the Read More…
Sponsored by C.A.S.IT an Italian summer camp will be held to teach students the language. When: August 13-17, 2018 Where: Eliot K-8 Innovation School – 173 Salem Street, Boston, MA The camp is a great opportunity for students to be exposed early to a foreign language and get them excited about language learning. For more info or to Read More…
These are the residential closings in the North End / Waterfront area during the month of July. $0 – $699,999 10 Sheafe #6: 1 bed, 1 bath with 388 sf. sold for $410,000 Lincoln Wharf #613: 1 bed, 1 bath with 724 sf. sold for $519,000 Mariner #310: 1 bed, 1 bath with 602 sf. Read More…
Join City Councilor Lydia Edwards for her next North End coffee hour on Friday, August 3 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Caffe Paradiso, 255 Hanover Street.Similar to the Mayor’s Coffee Hours, these sessions aim to increase engagement between City Hall and community members in order to address concerns and improve the quality of life Read More…
Things to know for Thursday Today is Thursday, August 2 and yesterday a teenage boy suffered minor injuries and was transported to Mass General after he was struck around 5:30pm by a hit and run motorist on Prince Street. The motorist allegedly cursed at the boy before backing up into him. Police are searching for the Read More…
July Newsletter from City Councilor Lydia Edwards: The summer is flying by, but my office is hard at work! In East Boston, we held a significant council hearing to preview an upcoming Master Plan for East Boston. Thank you to Sen. Boncore, Rep. Madaro, Chief Dillon, Commissioner Fiandaca, Commissioner Christopher, BPDA Director of Planning Sara Myerson, Director Read More…
Central Rock Gym will be downtown Boston’s first indoor climbing gym when it opens at The Beverly, the new affordable housing development in the Bulfinch Triangle across from North Station. The gym will have an expansive bouldering area, cardio and strength training equipment, and professional yoga classes. Climbing challenges include overhang, vertical, and corner features, with Read More…
A total of 17 eateries from the North End / Waterfront and Beacon Hill are participating in Dine Out Boston, a two-week celebration of Boston’s restaurant scene taking place August 5-10 and August 12-17. Restaurants have customized their lunch and dinner menus by choosing price-points: lunch for $15, $20 or $25 and dinner for $28, $33, 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. Funky Transportation Sweet bikes in the North End. #Boston pic.twitter.com/DzDPUohZtf — Tom McLaughlin (tmclaugh@mstdn.social) (@tmclaughbos) July 29, 2018 https://www.instagram.com/p/BlvyLMgh3UC/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 Sunflower Warmth Read More…