The following Boston College High School students achieved High Honors for the fourth quarter: Pietro Brocca 2021 of the North End.Sanjeeva Kalva 2021 of the West End.Emiliano Valencia-Donohue 2021 of the West End.Liam Walsh 2021 of the North End. The following Boston College High School students achieved Honors for the fourth quarter: Mika Bauk 2021 of the West End. Read More…
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 getting kids connected with Boston Harbor below. In this five-and-a-half minute vlog, Horwood and Brown talk about their own childhood connections to the water and relate Read More…
A child’s wonderment as he’s mesmerized by the gentle flowing droplets of the water fountain. (Photo by Bob Somerville.) “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Send in your photos via email to info@northendwaterfront.com or tag @northend.waterfront on Instagram. Please include a caption or story telling us about your photo. See past neighborhood photo Read More…
Today is Thursday, July 4 – Happy Independence Day! If you’re running some errands before or after the day’s celebrations, be sure to check out the Boston Globe’s list of what’s open and closed around the state, read more here. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 6:00AM First Day of Thursday Trash Read More…
The North End Athletic Association (NEAA) girls softball program closed down their 2019 season with a last practice followed by a pizza party and awards ceremony. The girls, who worked very hard all spring under the tutelage of coach Chuck Bilikas, had a chance to get recognized for all their efforts. This is year two 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. Construction Debris at 100 City Hall Plz, Ste C This 311 users writes, “Construction debris: Piles of left-over bricks, other construction, junk, outhouse (johnny-on-spot) piled up Read More…
In a recent Waterfront Wednesdays episode, Boston Harbor Now’s Alice Brown and Jill Valdes Horwood talked about public grills and dog-friendly spaces as two of the things that makes Boston’s public parks welcoming to visitors. With the summer months upon us, and many friends and families spending time outdoors, what’s your favorite thing to do Read More…
Today is Wednesday, July 3 and the holiday weekend is almost here. If you’re still looking for plans for tomorrow and beyond, be sure to check out NBC’s guide to 4th of July events in New England. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 1:00PM Hammered Dulcimer Concert. Join the Paul Revere House Read More…
In response to the partial collapse of the building at 279 North Street, at the corner of Fleet Street, city officials ordered the immediate demolition of the building which was executed on the afternoon of Tuesday, July 2nd. North End resident Joe Mendola captures the action on video. In a statement, officials said “Boston Fire Read More…
Changes to the citywide trash collection services began on July 1. For the North End, the first Thursday of the new schedule will be July 4th. Trash collection will begin on Thursday morning at 6 a.m. There is no delay for the Fourth of July holiday. Residents are encouraged to put their trash and recycling Read More…
We are writing to say thank you to State Representative Aaron Michlewitz for his advocacy to increase the state match for the Community Preservation Trust Fund in the state budget! In 2016 75% of Boston voters cast their ballot in support of the Community Preservation Act (CPA), enabling new funds for affordable housing, historic preservation, and parks and Read More…
Check out the residential closings in the North End / Waterfront area during the month of June 2019. $0 – $999,999 115 Salem #1: 2 bed, 1 bath with 506 sf. sold for $455,000 8 Battery #4: 1 bed, 1 bath with 520 sf. sold for $525,000 Mariner #301: 1 bed, 1 bath with 609 Read More…