Boston Harbor Now’s Director of Policy Jill Valdes Horwood and Director of Planning Alice Brown host a bi-weekly video blog covering topics related to the harbor. Watch their most recent episode about the Harborwalk below. In this four and half minute vlog, Horwood and Brown discuss the Boston Harborwalk, a public walkway along the waterfront that, when completed, will be Read More…
February Newsletter from Lydia Edwards, City Councilor for District One (North End, Charlestown and East Boston): The snow’s coming down this week, but spring is around the corner, and with it comes ample opportunity to get out and engaged in your community. Now, a little about what I’ve been up to: School transportation is an Read More…
North End Against Drugs (NEAD) will be holding a Family Dinner/Family Talk on Monday, March 18 at 5:30 p.m. at the Nazzaro Center. The guest speaker will be Dr. Christin Price, Program Administrative Director of the Brigham Health Bridge Clinic and Clinical Director, Medicaid ACO at Brigham and Women’s Hospital/BWPO. Dinner will be macaroni, meatballs, salad, Read More…
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This is your opportunity to learn about the dramatic history of Ellis Island from many viewpoints ranging from the immigrants themselves to the officials, interpreters and social reformers of the day. Maybe your parents or grandparents passed though Ellis Island on their way to living in the North End! Vincent J. Cannato, author and Associate Read More…
Today is Tuesday, March 5 – the 249th Anniversary of the Boston Massacre. The Boston Massacre occurred on March 5, 1770. A squad of British soldiers, come to support a sentry who was being pressed by a heckling, snowballing crowd, let loose a volley of shots. Three persons were killed immediately and two died later 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. Street Light Missing on Charter Street “Who is in charge of replacing this red light that was broken AWHILE ago on the fire emergency pole located Read More…
Downtown JournalAn occasional column about city life The biggest news of the week arrived with old school simplicity – delivered by the post office in a letter that began: “To Our Valued Customers and Friends of GREEN CROSS PHARMACY…we are retiring after 55 years. Green Cross Pharmacy has been sold and will be closing on Read More…
Councilor Ed Flynn is worried about evictions in the city of Boston. During the regular city council meeting, Flynn called for a hearing regarding evictions and how to find solutions in helping residents. Currently, if someone is facing an eviction for reasons other than non-payment, they have 30 days to find new housing. However, Flynn Read More…
This MOSAIC (Musical Opportunities Supporting Arts In Communities) Concert includes discussion of the music, opportunities to ask questions, meet the musicians, and a chance to try to play these instruments in our Instrument Petting Zoo. All ages welcome. When: Saturday March 9 at 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Where: North End Branch Library, 25 Parmenter Read More…
This morning, the North End / Waterfront neighborhood awoke to a snowy scene with 9.8″ of snow measured at Logan Airport and up to 15.5″ in South Boston. The day started out very gray, with flakes still falling during the morning commute. Fortunately, blue skies began peeking through in the afternoon. Most Boston area school Read More…
Today is Monday, March 4 and the neighborhood is buzzing about a rather grotesque seagull on Salem Street who absolutely demolished a street rat, read more on Boston Magazine. Here’s what else you need to know for the week ahead… 10:30AM Little Groove at the North End Library. Get ready to shake, wiggle, and move Read More…
These are the residential closings in the North End / Waterfront area during the month of February. $0 – $999,999 121 Salem #3C: 1 bed, 1 bath with 460 sf. sold for $450,000 46 N. Bennett Ct. #3: 1 bed, 1 bath with 558 sf. sold for $489,000 Lincoln Wharf #106: 2 bed, 1.5 bath Read More…