Chris Osgood, Boston’s Chief of Streets, and Brian Coughlin, Public Works Superintendent, addressed the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) this week regarding the upcoming changes to citywide trash collection services. Specifically, there is a new weekly schedule and pickup start time for the North End and downtown neighborhoods. North End / Waterfront trash Read More…
A centennial Mass commemorating the 100th St. Anthony’s Feast was held on Saturday, June 15 at Saint Leonard’s Church in Boston’s North End. The Mass was celebrated by Bishop Robert Hennessey. Following the Mass, a reception took place on Endicott Street sponsored by St. Anthony’s Society. Photographer Gerri Palladino was on hand to capture this Read More…
A new light show at the popular Rings Fountain celebrates the 10th Year Anniversary of the Rose Kennedy Greenway. The fountain was due for an overhaul, recently completed by the Greenway Conservancy with $250k in repairs and upgrades, funded as part of the public / private partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). The Read More…
The following are recent incidents reported by Boston Police District A-1 for the North End / Waterfront area. Assault & Battery06/02/19 12:27 a.m.Male victim (intoxicated) attempted to intervene in a verbal dispute between a male and female couple on Endicott Street. The couple turned on the victim and assaulted him with punches and kicks. Victim Read More…
The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy has announced their summer line-up of free fitness classes along the Greenway! Over 130 classes will take place June through September, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. See the full schedule below, with classes near the North End and Waterfront in orange. Mondays: – Tai Chi by Wang Read More…
Today is Monday, June 17 and if you’re looking for some great events for the entire family around the city, check out NBC Boston’s top picks for this week including the Boston Calling Block Park on the Greenway and the Boston Harbor Hotel’s Summer in the City Entertainment Series. Here’s what you need to know Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) June meeting began with a series of important committee reports. Watch the full video above or use this timeline to jump to points of interest. (0:54) Robyn Reed, Chair of Parks & Open Spaces: Fitnesses classes in the parks have returned for the summer. Christopher Columbus Park Read More…
I was telling a friend, a Broadway aficionado, about the topic I planned for this column. He immediately thought of a song, although he couldn’t remember the title or the show, but he described how an older character sings of her new love. In the anthem, the character (he remembers actress Dorothy Loudon played her) Read More…
Boston’s new plastic bag ban was discussed at the June 2019 meeting of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC). Ian Donnelly, Special Assistant to the Commissioner, Boston Environment Department, spoke to the group about how City is communicating and enforcing the ban across businesses in Boston. To date, the city has not been Read More…
Once again our summer events showcase the talents of incredible musicians, artisans, artists, and performers. We encourage you to stop by on a Saturday afternoon this summer to immerse yourself in aspects of daily 18th century life, or make Boston a destination during our annual Harborfest celebration around the 4th of July. All events are Read More…
The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) will host an open house on Monday, June 17 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. for the public to hear about the City’s efforts to promote buildings that are better adapted to coastal flooding and sea level rise. The open house will be held at the Leventhal Room Read More…
This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured developments, neighborhood events, the USS Constitution, feast anniversaries, and more! Read on below to see the most popular articles from this past week. Neighborhood Council Opposes New Development at 97 Salem Street In a vote of 1-8, the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) voted to oppose Read More…