Daily Briefs

Tuesday’s Brief: Patriots Parade, Valentine Craft, Saint Agrippina’s Relics Coming to St. Leonard’s Church

Today is Tuesday, February 5th and the duck boats are already warming up! Today is the duck boat parade to celebrate the Patriots’ Super Bowl LIII victory against the Los Angeles Rams, here’s everything you need to know about today’s parade and route information. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 3:00PM Valentine Read More…

Arts & Culture Featured Photos & Videos

Valentine’s Decorations Kick Off “Month of Love” at Columbus Park

This week’s winter thaw is bringing out crowds to view the St. Valentine’s Day decorations illuminating Columbus Park, kicking off a “Month of Love” on the North End waterfront.   A team from Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) led by its arts curator, Robyn Reed, have worked to bring the seasonal joy to the park Read More…

Announcements Event Notices

Dance Nights: Winter Edition

Boogie away those winter blues with a special winter dance series inside Quincy Market’s historic Rotunda. Four nights of lessons and music help you build your skills so you can show them off on the dance floor. Hosted by our favorite dance teachers from our popular September outdoor series. The fun starts at 6:15 p.m. Read More…

Announcements Event Notices

Films by Blacklisted Hollywood Directors and Writers

Friday, Feb 1: Director Jules Dassin: The Naked City (1948)Friday, Feb 8: Director Jules Dassin: Night and the City (1950)Friday, Feb 15: Director Joseph Losey: The Prowler (1951)Friday, Feb 22:Director Joseph Losey: The Servant (1963) Where: North End Branch Library, 25 Parmenter StreetWhen: Fridays at 1 p.m. in February

Commentaries

Op-Ed: An Open Letter to Mayor Walsh to Support the Nazzaro Center Landmark Petition

By Ellen Hume, Marie Simboli and Kirsten Hoffman – Save the Nazzaro Coalition Dear Mayor Walsh: Thank you! We are grateful to hear that you are not planning to sell, demolish or convert for private housing the iconic Nazzaro Building / North Bennet Street Bathhouse in Boston’s oldest neighborhood, the North End. As you know, Read More…

Featured Transportation

North Washington St. Bridge Construction Update February 3 – 16

Below is the construction look ahead for the North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project as provided by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). Demolition and Site Preparation:Continued removal of the center lane median, protection of electrical lines and utilities, and demolition of the western sidewalk (Charles River side) and adjacent Harborwalk underpass using barge-mounted cranes and other equipment Read More…

Daily Briefs

Monday’s Brief: Patriots Win, AirBnb Regulation Battle Continues, EchoKids Music Concert

Today is Monday, February 4th and the Patriots are Super Bowl Champions for the 6th time in the last 18 years! They defeated the Los Angeles Rams last night 13-3 in Super Bowl LIII. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 10:30AM EchoKids Music Concert & Workshop at the North End Branch Library. Join the North End Library and Berklee College of Music Read More…

Featured

Fire Returns to Hanover Street Building at Il Panino Trattoria

Just over a year after a tragic fire at the same building of 280-282 Hanover St., a fire broke out in the kitchen ceiling of Il Panino Trattoria around 6pm on Saturday night. There were an estimated $150,000 in damages, according to Boston Fire. No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation. The Read More…

Featured Government

Boston City Council Wants Fair Share from PILOT Organizations

During the regular city council meeting, the Boston city councilors discussed institutions and organizations that do not pay property taxes and how to get a fair share of financial contributions from them. Councilors Annissa Essaibi George and Lydia Edwards sponsored the motion, requesting a working session on the topic. Boston has a PILOT (payment in Read More…

Featured Government

From the Councilor: Real Estate Fees, City’s Linkage Program, North End Clean Streets and More

January Newsletter from Lydia Edwards, City Councilor for District One (North End, Charlestown and East Boston): I hope this message finds you settling nicely into the New Year and thriving despite frigid temperatures! It’s been over a year since I’ve had the privilege to represent you at the Boston City Council and I’m pleased to have kicked off 2019 with a Read More…

Featured Real Estate

North End / Waterfront Real Estate Sales for January 2019

These are the residential closings in the North End / Waterfront area during the month of January. $0 – $999,9999 130 Fulton #3: 1 bed, 1 bath with 875 sf. sold for $637,500 7 Hull #5: 2 bed, 1 bath with 779 sf. sold for $705,000 $1,000,000 – $1,999,999 Boulevard #601: 1 bed, 1.5 bath with 1,251 Read More…

Community Featured Government

Mayor Walsh: Kids Deserve State of the Art Community Center; Will Work With Community on Existing Nazzaro Center Building

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh gave his take on the Nazzaro Center building and prospects for a new community center, in an interview this week with NorthEndWaterfront.com. Mayor Walsh said he has been surprised about the concerns regarding the current Nazzaro Center building. “The Nazzaro Center building is a beautiful building. If we were to build Read More…