Stephen Hartman, location manager for LD Entertainment, appeared before the Wharf District Council to discuss shooting plans for The Sleepover, a film currently in production. LD Entertainment, in association with Netflix, plans on filming scenes in and around the Wharf District area. Filming in these locations will take place Tuesday, October 1st between 7 p.m. Read More…
Month: September 2019
Neighborhood Advisory: Needles in Public Spaces
A letter to the North End / Waterfront community: Since the start of school, The Eliot has been dealing with drug use and drug dealing around all of its buildings. We have had to call the police multiple times and arrests have been made. Use happens overnight but also brazenly during school hours. The City and Read More…
North End Street Sale – Sell Your Stuff!
The North End Street Sale will be Saturday, September 28, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m outside the Nazzaro Center at the Polcari Playground. Reserve your space for $25 (1 table and 2 chairs) to sell household items, books, furniture, homemade arts & crafts, and more. Rental proceeds benefit the Nazzaro Center. All the money collected by selling Read More…
Weekend Brief: Best Wine Bars in Boston, Friday Films, North Square Restoration
Today is Friday, September 27 and earlier this week Mayor Walsh celebrated the reconstruction of North Square featuring new permanent public artwork and improved pedestrian access, see additional information and images from the ribbon cutting ceremony on our post here. Here’s what else you need to know for this weekend… 1:00PM Friday Film: Moonstruck (1987). Read More…
Boston Lyric Opera Transforms Steriti Rink Into Carnival Fairground for Pagliacci
Boston Lyric Opera (BLO) previewed the well-known opera, Pagliacci, to viewers during their final dress rehearsal on Wednesday evening. Scheduled to officially begin on Friday, September 27th, the opera will run until October 6th with a fully immersive installation within the DCR Steriti Memorial Rink. The experience includes access to an indoor fairgrounds—complete with acrobats, Read More…
What’s the 311? Abandoned Bicycle on Clark St., Grid Lock on Rutherford Ave., Damaged Sign on Hanover St.
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. Abandoned Bicycle at 24 Clark St This 311 user writes, “Two abandoned bikes (white Trek and green giant) between 17 Clark and 19 Clark. Chained to Read More…
Social Highlights This Week: Views From Above and Bicycles
Check out our weekly social media highlights from residents and visitors in the area. To be featured, tag us @northend.waterfront on Instagram, @northendboston on Twitter, @northendwaterfront on Facebook. Use hashtags #northendboston or #bostonwaterfront. Views from Above Bicycles Furry Feature Reader Submissions
NEW Health Rated in Top 1 Percent of Health Centers by HRSA
North End Waterfront Health (NEW Health) has been recognized as a top-quality leader by The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HRSA). HRSA announced $107 million in Quality Improvement Awards to over 1,200 health centers across the country for use to expand their achievements in clinical quality improvement, care delivery efficiency, and the Read More…
Neighborhood Photo: Rep. Michlewitz Visits North End Residents
State Representative Aaron Michlewitz recently visited residents at the Mariner Building on Commercial Street for a meet and greet. Photo by Frankie Boyer. “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 Read More…
Teen Night at Canobie Lake Oct. 18
BCYF Nazzaro Community Center is teaming up with the North End Athletic Association (NEAA), North End Against Drugs (NEAD) & and North St. Grille to have teenagers attend SCREEEMFEST at Canobie Lake on Friday, October 18th. This field trip has limited space. Attendees must be a Nazzaro Community Center member, have a parent permission slip Read More…
Thursday’s Brief: Boston Sand & Gravel Sued Over Pollution, Middle School Book Club, Urban Renewal Community, Salsa Dancing
Today is Thursday, September 26 and here’s a joke from local comedian Ben Alper to start your day: “Nine people were arrested over the weekend at the Encore Boston Harbor casino for charges including assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and drug possession. Most of them claimed they were actors rehearsing for Martin Scorsese’s Read More…
Preliminary Municipal Election Sees Low Voter Turnout
Boston voters went to the polls for the preliminary municipal election on Tuesday, September 24. Popular at-large city councilor Michelle Wu topped the ballot with the most votes and will appear on the November 5 ballot. The race for the four at-large city councilor positions will see eight candidates on the November ballot. Along with Read More…