District One City Councilor Lydia Edwards, who represents the North End, East Boston and Charlestown, has filed legislation to make changes to Boston’s Zoning Board of Appeal. Read the full statement from the Office of Councilor Edwards below. The proposed legislation would change the membership, mandate, electronic notice and records policy, staffing and standards of Read More…
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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. Falling Bricks at 5 Holden Ct This 311 user writes, “I have called in the past & nothing was done! bricks are falling off the back Read More…
Boston Fire Department reported a major water leak on Richmond St. early Wednesday morning between Hanover and North Streets. Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC) are working to repair the water main.
Today is Wednesday, October 2 and the Battery Wharf Hotel strike continues into its fourth week. With workers picketing 12 hours a day and negotiations going no where, tensions are rising. Read more on The Boston Globe. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 3:00PM Kids’ LEGO Club. Drop by the North End Read More…
Downtown JournalAn occasional column about city life Each morning, I am oddly comforted when the rallying cries begin. In the evening, when the shouts fade away, I feel the neighborhood becomes a little too quiet. The hotel workers on strike at Battery Wharf Hotel definitely have a hold on my attention. The striking Local 26 Read More…
After fifty years in business, Maria Merola has decided to retire and close Maria’s Pastry Shop at 46 Cross Street in the North End. On the shop’s last day in business, photographer Gerri Palladino stopped by to take some final photos of one of the staple pastry shops in the neighborhood.
Check out the residential closings in the North End / Waterfront area during the month of September 2019. $0 – $999,999 Lincoln Wharf #312: 1 bed, 1 bath with 792 sf. sold for $421,900 34 Sheafe #3: 2 bed, 1 bath with 430 sf. sold for $430,000 12 Battery #3: 1 bed, bath with 580 Read More…
The third public meeting for the Parcel 2 park design process will take place on Wednesday, October 2 from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at Boston City Hall. The project team will present multiple design options based on feedback received from the second meeting. The goal of the meeting will be to narrow it down Read More…
Today is Tuesday, October 1 and that means it’s the start of Italian Heritage Month! Read a full list of activities to participate in here. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 10:30AM Toddler Story Time. Stop by the North End Library and listen to stories, sing songs, and learn together through movement Read More…