Despite some opposition, artificial turf will be used at the Puopolo Fields on Commercial Street with natural grass remaining at Langone Park’s little league field, according to a community letter issued by Boston Parks Commissioner, Chris Cook. A stretch of natural grass will also be added along the Harborwalk for passive activities. The change will Read More…
Month: September 2018
Public Safety Meeting: Series of Bike Thefts, Four Assault Arrests, Ten Liquor Law Violations During Feasts
Boston Police District A-1 provided North End / Waterfront residents an update on recent neighborhood crime incidents, summarized below, at the September 2018 North End Public Safety Meeting. Crime in District A-1 is down 1% YTD. Aggravated Assault (2)– Fulton Street: Domestic violence incident. Detectives are following up. – Commercial Street: Domestic violence incident resulting in Read More…
What’s The 311? Garbage in the Street, Handicap Ramp Needed, Overflowing Trash Can
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. Trash Left on Street After Pick Up “What a disgusting mess after the trashmen pick up the trash they need to be fired please have someone Read More…
Forbes 30 Under 30 To Be Held at City Hall Plaza
The fifth annual Forbes 30 Under 30 Summit will take place September 30 through October 3 at Boston’s City Hall Plaza. This four day event will welcome 7,000 young professionals and feature panel discussions, philanthropy, music, food festivals and more. Forbes will transform City Hall Plaza into a village where attendees can network, view demonstrations Read More…
Thursday’s Brief: Frattaroli Shakes Up Neighborhood, NEWRA Meeting, Aquarium Lecture Series, Gentle Yoga, Story Time, Boston Food Crawls
Things to know for Thursday Today is Thursday, September 13. Here’s a Ben Alper joke to start your day: “The National Carousel Association will present an award to the Greenway Conservancy and Briggs Design for creating and operating the Greenway Carousel. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) plan to protest the event to Read More…
Neighborhood Council Votes Against Citizens Bank at 198 Hanover Street
Citizens Bank presented their petition at the September Neighborhood Council meeting for a conditional use permit for a bank and ATM at 198 Hanover Street, taking over the middle storefront of Charter Realty’s Cross Street building. The council voted 4-1 in opposition to Citizens Bank. Council members and meeting attendees had concerns about what the Read More…
Reader Poll: What Is Your Preferred Dining Style?
Family-style dining is coming to the North End with Jen Royle’s new Hanover Street restaurant, Table. Jen received support from both the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council and Residents’ Association earlier this year, and Table is now scheduled to open this November. Jen describes Table’s family dining room feel to Eater Boston as a “convivial Read More…
Social Highlights This Week: Carnival of Dogs & Summer Remains
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. Carnival of Dogs https://www.instagram.com/p/BnjsULuFUZd/?hl=en&tagged=carnivalofdogs2018 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bng6F8zH_AI/?hl=en&tagged=carnivalofdogs2018 https://www.instagram.com/p/BneJwoWlAK0/?hl=en&tagged=carnivalofdogs2018 https://www.instagram.com/p/BnkEGIsBgpN/?hl=en&taken-at=273710123 https://www.instagram.com/p/BnhmZjZh5aE/?hl=en&taken-at=273710123 https://www.instagram.com/p/BneP5qkhi_d/?hl=en&tagged=carnivalofdogs2018 Summer Remains! https://www.instagram.com/p/BneOsErHWii/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bnh7Fu5Bv5O/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/BnjPS-CHboP/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 [hr] While you’re here …we have Read More…
Recommendations for Preparing a “Go Bag” for Emergency Situations
A “Go Bag” is a basic collection of items needed to take with you in an emergency, including communication tools, identification, clothing, toiletries, food and water, tools and medical supplies. You never know when disaster is going to strike. Preparing for various potential emergencies can be stressful, so you should edit the bag to your Read More…
Obituary: Michele Guarino of the North End
Michele Guarino of the North End, passed away on September 10, 2018. Son of the late Luigi and Teresa (Morelli) Guarino. Beloved husband of Michela DiPietro and the late Guiseppina (DeSimone) Guarino. Beloved Father of the late Teresa Guarino, Luigi Guarino and his wife Juana of Saugus. Cherished grandfather of Anthony D’ Esposito and his Read More…
Residents’ Association Sept. 13 Agenda: Old North Crypt Accessibility, 33 N. Margin St., 279 North St., Citizens Bank at 198 Hanover St.
The September North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) meeting will be on Thursday, September 13, 2018. The meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. at the Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet Street. This month’s agenda can be found below.
Wednesday’s Brief: Residents Worry About Waterfront, Friends of NE Library Meeting, Sons of Liberty Bowl
Things to know for Wednesday Today is Wednesday, September 12. Here’s what you need to know for today… 6:30PM Friends of the NE Library Meeting. Join the North End Library at 25 Parmenter street for their monthly meeting. 6:30PM Paul Revere’s Sons of Liberty Bowl: An American Icon. Stop by the Old South Meeting House Read More…












