Transportation

N. Washington St. Bridge Project Update: One Lane Traffic & Paul Revere Park Playground

Below is the construction look ahead for the North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project as provided by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) for August 11 – August 24. Travel Impacts Inbound: One lane and all turn movements available from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on most weekdays. Outbound: One lane and all turn movements available from 7 a.m. Read More…

Photos & Videos

Neighborhood Photo: Summer Afternoons on the Harbor

Fair weather clouds adorn Boston Harbor in this summer afternoon photo, submitted by Bob Somerville. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Send in your photos using our Submit a Post form, 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.

Daily Briefs

Monday’s Brief: DOT Analyzing Luxury Lane Feasibility, Zumba in the Park, MHP Meeting

Today is Monday, August 12 and if you’re looking for an affordable cup of coffee to kick off your week, be sure to check out Boston’s 4 top spots for inexpensive coffee including some North End hot spots. Here’s what you need to know for the week ahead… 6:00PM Summer Fitness Series: Zumba. Stop by Read More…

Arts & Culture Featured Photos & Videos

99th Feast of Madonna Della Cava [Photo Gallery]

The Madonna Della Cava Society of Boston’s North End held their 99th annual feast on the weekend of August 9-11, 2019. With food vendors and nightly entertainment, the MDC society brought out the image of Maria SS Della Cava, Principal Patron of Pietraperzia, Sicily, and processed until dark throughout Boston’s North End. Joseph “Cool Joe” Buceta Way Read More…

Featured Government Transportation

Study: Traffic Congestion From Bad to Worse

According to a newly released Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDot) study, traffic is only getting worse in the Commonwealth.  Some of the most congested areas in the state are I-93 North from Braintree to Neponset, Route 2 East around Alewife, and I-93 South in Medford. “People in Massachusetts don’t need this study to confirm what Read More…

Community

Public Input Sought on Boston Common Master Plan

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department (BPRD), in partnership with the Friends of the Public Garden (the Friends), is collecting public input about the future of the Boston Common through an expansive public engagement process on the Common, around the City, at open houses/public meetings, and via an online survey. As America’s first public park, Boston Read More…

Community Featured

Weekly Top Reads: St. Agrippina, Neighborhood Night Out, North-South Rail Link, Family Pride Day & Run to Home Base

This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured neighborhood events, transportation, families, fundraisers and more! Read on below to see the most popular articles from this past week. 105th Saint Agrippina’s Feast in Boston’s North End (Photo Gallery) The 105th St. Agrippina’s Feast was held last weekend, starting on Thursday evening on Hanover Street and ending Read More…

Featured Government Meetings Photos & Videos

US Congressman Lynch Confronted by Advocates at Neighborhood Meeting [Video]

A community meeting with U.S. Congressman Stephen Lynch became heated when political advocates stood up as a group to confront the 8th District representative on pressing national issues. The discussion was initiated by North End resident, Lisa Green, (58:35 in video) who said that she and over a hundred constituents have recently visited the Congressman’s Read More…

Announcements Event Notices

POSTPONED: Free Screening of “Glory” on Boston Common

This event has been postponed. New date is to be determined. The Partnership to renew the Shaw 54th Memorial invites the community to a free screening of ‘Glory’ on the Boston Common on Tuesday, August 13 from 7:45 p.m. to 11 p.m. Join park advocates and civic leaders to celebrate the 30th anniversary of this Read More…

Daily Briefs

Weekend Brief: Groundwater Levels Return to Normal, Madonna Della Cava Feast, Bootcamp, Family Fun Festival, Friday Films

Today is Friday, August 9 and a ferry hasn’t run out of Lynn’s Blossom Street terminal to bring commuters to Boston in over two years. According to Lynn Mayor McGee, waiting a few more years until the Tobin Bridge project is complete may be too long for Lynn residents, read more on the Boston Globe. Read More…

Community Featured Police & Fire

North End Neighborhood Night Out Honors Martignetti and Wilson

North End Neighborhood Night Out brought out hundreds of North End / Waterfront neighbors, Boston Police and local officials to the newly renovated Prado (Paul Revere Mall) on Tuesday evening. North End Against Drugs (NEAD) organized the celebration, previously known as National Night Out. Ralph Martignetti was presented with this year’s community service award presented by Boston Read More…