The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted 33-4 to amend the neighbor notification policy to require notification of any zoning, licensing and construction (ZLC) projects by certified mail or first class mail. The notification must be mailed at least 14 days prior to the meeting where the proposed ZLC action will be presented. Read More…
With the renovation project at Puopolo Fields underway, the large grass ballfields are being replaced with artificial turf. Resident MaryAnn O’Brien laments the changeover with this photo, saying “one of two grass spots (Columbus Park being the other) in the North End is being removed. It seems like a huge mistake to install artificial turf that Read More…
The Boston City Council wants to look into Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) like Uber and Lyft and their impact on the city. Councilor Ed Flynn recently requested a public hearing on TNCs in Boston and how to better regulate them. “I think we need to have a robust conversation on traffic, air quality, safety,” said Read More…
The Boston Police Department is releasing the following images in an effort to identify the individuals pictured in relation to an arson incident which occurred in the area of 241 Hanover Street in the North End. Detectives are looking to identify a white hispanic male with multiple tattoos in his neck and shoulder area and Read More…
Boston Fire Department responded to a second floor kitchen fire on Saturday afternoon at 470 Commercial Street. There were no injuries and the fire was contained in short order. Due to the fire and subsequent water damage, power is off at the property displacing eight residents.
Courtesy of the Boston Post-Gazette Friends and parishioners of Father Claude Scrima, of the North End’s St. Leonard Church, honored the much loved priest last week by celebrating his 85th birthday. Ordained a Franciscan priest in 1961, he has been active in several ministries. After his early years teaching in high schools staffed by Franciscans Read More…
It’s hot, hot outside, but readers are catching some cool Summer photos! “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 posts.
This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured fireworks, updates from Mayor Walsh, local development, culture, schools and more! Read on below to see the most popular articles from this past week. Fireworks Chaos at the Gassy, DeFilippo Playground Procession-related fireworks caused a trash fire early on Sunday evening at the park on Prince Street in Read More…
Ten North End businesses will participate in the North End Neighborhood Sidewalk Sale on Sunday, July 21 from 12pm – 6pm. Visit the shops listed below to enjoy some summer shopping!
Today is Friday, July 19 and a heat emergency has been announced for the city this weekend as record-setting temperatures are expected across Massachusetts, continue reading on Boston 25 News. Here’s what you need to know for this weekend… 6:30AM Summer Fitness Series: Bootcamp. Stop by Christopher Columbus Park for the summer fitness series. This Read More…
The North End Against Drugs (NEAD) will host their annual family boat cruise in memory of Emilie Pugliano and Bobby DeCristoforo on Monday, August 5 from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. The cruise is for North End residents and families, NEAA members, NEAD sponsors and friends. The boat will depart from Long Wharf next to the Read More…
Two saplings planted by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department (BPRD) at Copp’s Hill Burying Ground were recently severed at ground level by a vandal with a saw. The intentional destruction of the irreparably-damaged oak and elm occurred in separate incidents over a two-week period, the last one likely carried out between Wednesday, July 10 Read More…