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Month: November 2019
Tagger Shown in the Act on Commercial Street
Following up on our “Where’s the 311?” post regarding new grafitti tags in the past week, Adam from DJ Management shares these photos from a video camera outside their Commercial Street property. The photos show a tagger spray painting while holding a skateboard. “He hit a ton of properties on Friday between midnight and 1am,” Read More…
North End Against Drugs & Nazzaro Center Present Family Fun Night at Sturbridge
North End Against Drugs (NEAD) in conjunction with the BCYF Nazzaro Center present a family fun night at Old Sturbridge Village’s Christmas by Candlelight, Saturday December 7, 2019. This trip includes pizza lunch, transportation, and admission to Old Sturbridge Village Christmas by Candlelight. Lunch will start at the Nazzaro Center at 2 p.m. and the Read More…
“Holidays at the Hall” at Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Starting Thanksgiving holiday weekend, Holidays at the Hall will be in full swing at Faneuil Hall Marketplace! There will be concerts, special events, holiday pop-up with Santa, “Deck the Hall Stroll” and the return of the spectacular light and sound show Blink! One of the big highlights is the annual holiday tree lighting, taking place Read More…
17th Annual Trellis Lighting Kicks Off Holiday Season
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department celebrated the 17th annual lighting of the park’s signature trellis on Monday night. The annual kick-off to the holiday season brought entertainment by the North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC), singer Sharon Zeffiro, singer-songwriter A. P. Black, crooner Gian Faraone, Read More…
What’s the 311: Needle on Sun Court, Battery St. Graffiti, Delivery Truck in the Bus/Bike Lane
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. Needle Found at Sun Court This 311 user reported a needle found on Sun Court Street, near where where students enter and exit the St. John Read More…
Rep. Aaron Michlewitz Highlights Legislative Bills Passed on Education, Vaping and Distracted Driving
State Representative Aaron Michlewitz (D-North End) reviewed his legislative priorities and goals as the House will recess for the holidays. In February 2019, Rep. Michlewitz was named Chair of the Ways and Means Committee, responsible for crafting the Commonwealth’s $43 billion budget. “It’s been a very busy session but we’ve made progress on a number Read More…
City Council Works to Improve Street Safety
The Boston City Council wants Boston to be a safer city for pedestrians. The council held a hearing this week about pedestrian crossing signals, traffic calming, and vision zero. City Councilor Ed Flynn said his number one priority as a councilor is pedestrian safety. He would like to see raised crosswalks and more speed bumps Read More…
Meet the Makers: Colonial Craft Faire at Paul Revere House Dec. 7 & 8
Did you know that Paul Revere and his fellow Congregationalists likely worked on Christmas Day and saved gift exchanges and parties for New Year’s Day? No matter when or how you celebrate the closing of the year, it is often a time to express our love and appreciation with a thoughtful token. Find the perfect Read More…
ZLC Committee Nov. 26 Agenda: 14 N. Bennet St. Petition to Change Rectory to Residential Units
The November Zoning, Licensing and Construction (ZLC) Committee meeting will be held Tuesday, November 26 at 7 p.m. at the Mariners House, 11 North Square, 2nd floor. The ZLC will hear an appeal to change the legal occupancy of the rectory at 14 N. Bennet St. to eight residential units and to erect a one-story Read More…
Two Arrested in Canal Street Murder
A man was shot at least two times at about 2:00 am early Saturday morning at 101 Canal Street near North Station. The victim died shortly thereafter at the hospital. Boston Police District A-1 report they stopped a suspected car at the corner of Causeway Street. After recovering a firearm from the car and further Read More…
Christopher Columbus Park Holiday Trellis Lighting Nov. 25
The 17th annual holiday trellis lighting at Christopher Columbus Park will take place on Monday, November 25 starting a 5 p.m. Join Mayor Walsh, the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park, and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for this festive celebration! Entertainment will be provided by students and instructors from the North End Music and Read More…