This Boston Globe article from April 18, 1982, has a photo of Morton Street (which runs from Salem Street to Endicott Street, next to Cutillo Park) with conditions that appear to have been much worse than at present, and discusses a huge neighborhood clean-up. Just an example of what the North End neighborhood is capable Read More…
Month: January 2019
Boston Property Taxes Rise in 2019 With Surging Real Estate Values
Rising real estate values are once again driving significantly higher City of Boston property taxes for fiscal 2019. Area homeowners are seeing a consistent mid-to-high single digit assessment increase from the city’s mailing of its recent property tax bills due on February 1st. The median home value in the North End is $717,800, according to Read More…
Reader Poll: How Is the Plastic Bag Ban Going?
Boston’s plastic bag ordinance went into effect December 14, banning plastic bags at check-out counters across the city. Retailers are now transitioning to paper, compostable or reusable bags that customers can purchase for a minimum of 5 cents. The purpose of the ban is to reduce plastic waste in the oceans and on our city Read More…
Diamond Earring Found
FOUND: ONE Diamond Earring If you have lost an earring in the North End on or before Monday January 7th, 2019, email your contact info and a picture of the matching earring to Joe8108@gmail.com.
North End Resident Joins PMC Winter Cycle to Raise Money for Cancer Research
North End resident Ashley Kelley will be riding her first PMC Winter Cycle on Saturday, January 26, to raise money for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, where her father is currently undergoing treatment. The Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) Winter Cycle is an indoor spinning event at Fenway Park that kickstarts the annual PMC fundraising campaign. Over 1,000 Read More…
30th Annual Boston Wine Festival Kicks Off January 11
The 30th annual Boston Wine Festival featuring 36 different events kicks off this Friday, January 11 at the Boston Harbor Hotel and runs through March 29th. This season’s calendar features many of Founder and Executive Chef Daniel Bruce’s favorite wineries including Opus One, Diamond Creek and Peter Michael, along with a first-time appearance by the Tenuta San Guido (Sassicaia). This year, Read More…
Tuesday’s Brief: Expanding Liquor Licenses, New Ferry Service Coming to North Station, FOCCP Meeting
Things to know for Tuesday Today is Tuesday, January 8 and did you know that the North End has approximately 90 liquor licenses? The “Act to Create Economic Vitality in Boston Neighborhoods” aims to expand the number of liquor licenses throughout the city and target them to specific neighborhoods that could use an infusion of economic Read More…
Eliot School Giving Tree Project Helps Over 375 Children and Families
The Eliot School’s third annual Giving Tree Project was a great success this past holiday season, collecting enough warm clothing, winter coats, hats, gloves and toys to help over 375 children and families. Donations were collected and distributed to help support the greater Boston community through the non-profit organization My Brother’s Keeper, and internally within the Read More…
Monday’s Brief: North Station Pedestrian Tunnel Now Open, Dr. Joseph Warren, Views From the Inside
Things to know for Monday Today is Monday, January 7 and if you’re brushing up on your Boston history, don’t forget to read up on the founding father whom few remember – Dr. Joseph Warren who lived on Hanover street and was a leader in the North End caucus, read more on NewBostonPost.com. Here’s what Read More…
Public Safety Meeting Report: Robbery, Breaking & Entering at Sol Optics, One Arrest
Boston Police District A-1 provided North End / Waterfront residents an update on recent neighborhood crime incidents, summarized below, at the January 2019 North End Public Safety Meeting. Robberies (1)– 12/17/18 at 9:45 p.m. (29 Prince Street): Victim reports he was walking down Prince Street when he was approached by three male suspects (between the ages Read More…
Weekly Top Reads: Dryer Fire, Ice Sculpture Photos, New Year’s Eve Fireworks, Mass. Short Term Rentals Bill, and ABCD Holiday Party
This week’s top posts on NorthEndWatefront.com featured New Year’s Eve celebrations, a neighborhood fire, short-term rentals, and more! Read on below to see the most popular articles from the past week. Dryer Fire Evacuates North End Building; Resident Uses Historic Street Fire Box Alarm When 911 Fails Residents of 94-96 Endicott Street were evacuated for Read More…
Weekend Brief: Rep. Michlewitz Sworn In, Durgin-Park Closing, La Befana Luncheon, Friday Films
Things to know for Friday Today is Friday, January 4 and here’s what else you need to know for this weekend… 12:30PM Celebration of La Befana Luncheon. The ABCD North End / West End Neighborhood Service Center will host a luncheon to commemorate the Epiphany / Feast of the Befana at 1 Michelangelo Street, see additional Read More…

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