Featured Government Real Estate Transportation

Court Hears Arguments for Parking Rights at Commercial Wharf

Judge Linda Giles described the case as “important, complex” and even “fascinating” in a July 23rd hearing at Superior Court. Who knew a parking dispute could be so intriguing? But then, this involves Commercial Wharf, one of the most litigated properties in downtown Boston through a series of cases ongoing for more than 30 years. Read More…

Daily Briefs

Wednesday’s Brief: North-South Rail Link, Sweethearts at Sea, Uncle Drew, Charlie Thomas’ Drifters Concert

Today is Wednesday, July 24 and according to a new survey 24 percent of black respondents said they find the seaport/waterfront neighborhood unwelcoming. The Boston Globe reports diversity to be a foreign concept there with only a handful of mortgages in the neighborhood going to people of color, read more on the Boston Globe. Here’s Read More…

Featured Transportation

Planning Studies Announced for Rutherford Ave. in Charlestown

The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) has announced the next stage of planning studies for the Rutherford Avenue Corridor in Charlestown. The Charlestown strategic plan aims to preserve the historic residential core of Charlestown by focusing on growth of underutilized, publicly-owned properties along the Rutherford Avenue Corridor. The formal public process will begin in Read More…

Community

Neighborhood Service Center Independence Day Party [Photos]

The ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) recently held its Independence Day Party to celebrate America’s birthday and the arrival of summer.  NE/WE NSC staff, volunteers, and seniors gathered to enjoy the much-anticipated barbecue foods such as hot dogs, baked beans, and ice cream. There was a twist of Italian summer with a Read More…

Announcements Food & Drink

il Molo Launches “Neighborhood Prix Fixe” Menu

il Molo, a North End Waterfront restaurant offering the freshest, locally-sourced seafood, has introduced an exciting new dinner offering this summer. Every Sunday through Tuesday evening, the “Neighborhood Prix Fixe” Menu will feature three courses hand-picked by esteemed Executive Chef Pino Maffeo. The new dinner option, priced at $32, will include an appetizer, entrée, and Read More…

People

North End Resident Receives Ph.D Degree in International Development Studies

North End resident, Christina McGee Schiavoni has been awarded a doctoral degree magna cum laude in international development studies by the International Institute for Social Studies of Erasmus University at The Hague, Netherlands. On April 29, 2019, Ms. Schiavoni successfully defended her PH.D. thesis entitled ‘Constructing and Contesting Food Sovereignty: Food Lines, Fault Lines and Read More…

Daily Briefs

Tuesday’s Brief: Table Finally Able to Serve Alcohol, ADA Celebration, Court Hearing, Jazz in the Park

Today is Tuesday, July 23 and if you’ve spotted a few more celebrities than normal around town, you’re not the only one. Massachusetts has felt like one big film set this year and Boston.com has pulled together a list of all the Hollywood movies and TV shows filming around the state, read more on Boston.com. Read More…

Announcements Food & Drink

Related Beal Brings Popular Poke Concept to The Beverly, Congress Square

Related Beal announced that the team behind fast casual restaurants  Love Art Sushi and Love Art Udon, will introduce its latest concepts, Love Art Poke, at Congress Square in the Financial District and POKE by Love Art at The Beverly near North Station. These locations add to the growing list of dining concepts that Related Beal Read More…

Featured Police & Fire

Police Blotter: Stolen Bike and Package Theft

The following are recent incidents reported by Boston Police District A-1 for the North End / Waterfront area. Larceny (bike)07/10/19     4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.Victim reports her gray (specialized) bike was stolen from a bike rack on Hanover Street. Larceny from Building07/13 – 07/178/19     3 a.m. – 5 p.m.Victim reports he had a Read More…

Community

Requests for Ideas for Greenway Parcel 12 & Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center

The Greenway Conservancy is seeking an operator to activate a highly-visible, open, and undeveloped space on parcel 12, located between North & Mercantile Streets, near the Armenian Heritage Park. Requests for expressions of interest (RFEI) are currently being accepted for initial concepts for all or a portion of the crescent-shaped area, approximately 8,500 sq. ft. Read More…

Daily Briefs

Monday’s Brief: Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Arson Suspects, BCYF Summer Fun Workshops, Zumba in the Park

Today is Monday, July 22 and here’s everything you need to know for the week ahead! 12:00PM BCYF Summer Fun Workshops – Community Band Workshop Series. Stop by the Paul Revere Mall for a free general kids music workshop lead by NEMPAC faculty. 1:00PM BCYF Summer Fun Workshops – Community Band Workshop Series. Stop by Read More…

Arts & Culture Community

Honoring San Rocco in Boston’s North End

The San Rocco Society held a Mass and luncheon at St. Leonard Church on Sunday, July 21st to honor their patron saint. The statue was on display at the newly renovated church hall, but the annual procession was cancelled due to the heat emergency. The Story of Saint Rocco – Saint Rocco was born into an Read More…