The March North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) meeting will be on Thursday, March 14, 2019. The meeting will be at 7 p.m. at the Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet Street. This month’s agenda can be found below.
Month: March 2019
Wednesday’s Brief: Globe Features Donato Frattaroli, Quilts for the Cause, Friends of North End Library Meeting
Today is Wednesday, March 13 and here’s what else you need to know for today… 6:00PM Old North Speaker Series: Quilts for the Cause. Join us at the Old North Church for a lecture followed by a reception and Community Conversation in our upcoming exhibit on quilts in Patriots Corner. This event is presented in Read More…
Design Commission Rejects Dock Square Garage Proposal
The Boston Civic Design Commission (BCDC) has voted against the Dock Square Garage redevelopment design. The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) Board can still approve the project, however, notwithstanding the BCDC’s disapproval. Advocates concerned about sight lines along the Greenway are hoping the rare BCDC vote will result in changes. The BCDC made its Read More…
Boston Harbor Now’s “Waterfront Wednesdays” Episode Five: Agency Alphabet Soup
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 many different acroynoms we hear when referring to the Harbor. Learn what these abbreviations stand for and what those agencies do in the video below. In this Read More…
Crime Report: Shoplifting at CVS, Larcenies from Vehicles, Arguing in the Street, Three Arrests
Boston Police District A-1 provided North End / Waterfront residents an update on recent neighborhood crime incidents, summarized below, at the March 2019 North End Public Safety Meeting. Aggravated Assaults (1)– 2/8/19 at 7:12 p.m. (Hanover St. & Battery St.): Police officers observed two males arguing. One male walked away and reached for his waistband. He Read More…
St. Patrick’s Day at the Boston Public Market
In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, several vendors at the Boston Public Market are featuring festive specials! See below for a list of offerings. Irish Cream lattes from George Howell CoffeeIrish Cream donut from Union Square DonutsBeef Brisket from Chestnut Farms, with instructions on how to make corned beefIrish Soda Bread from Hi-Rise Bread Company Corned Beef and Cabbage take-home Read More…
Boston City Council to Hold Nightlife Safety Hearing
After recent tragic events involving the kidnapping and murder of a young woman, the Boston city council will hold a hearing on nightlife safety. During the city council meeting, Boston city councilor Annissa Essaibi-George requested the meeting, saying it was the council’s job to make sure public safety concerns are met. “We need to take Read More…
March is National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month and North End Waterfront Health challenges you to eat better! Making small changes in your food and beverage choices can help you follow a healthy diet and lead to better health. A healthy diet can help you reach and maintain a healthy weight, reduce the risk of chronic diseases (like Read More…
Tuesday’s Brief: Restaurateur Behind Taranta Opens New Restaurant, Traffic Enforcement Hearing, Climate Resiliency Open House, FOCCP Meeting
Today is Tuesday, March 12 and the City has done a survey of its senior residents to get a better understanding of what they need. The survey results have led to various programs and initiatives for the elderly. Learn about what services are available and how to access them, continue reading. Here’s what else you Read More…
What’s The 311? Snow and Ice Issues; Hanover Street Light Out
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. Sidewalk Not Shoveled at Atlantic Ave & Commercial Wharf East “Going on six days and this still isn’t shoveled. Can the city shovel it and bill Read More…
West End Museum Exhibit Traces Political Moves that Led to Neighborhood’s Destruction
The West End Museum is hosting The Housing Act of 1949, a re-configured and updated exhibit that examines the path to the destruction of the Boston’s West End. It explores Democrat Harry S. Truman’s re-election in the face of a mounting housing demand, which prompted him to put urban renewal on the national agenda and set in Read More…
BSA Foundation Architecture Auction
March 14, 2019 | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM Price: Early bird $100 Where: BSA Space, 290 Congress Street, Boston The BSA Foundation is delighted to announce its first inaugural Architecture Auction and Cocktail Party! This unique auction features drawings, renderings, and other architecturally relevant art and ephemera by established and emerging artists and architects. Live and Silent auction items Read More…