Community Featured

What’s the 311? Litter on North Street and Salem Street; Needle Found at Langone Park

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. Litter on North Street “Litter all over the street and sidewalk curb.” The original 311 post can be found here. The case was submitted and opened Read More…

Event Notices

A Weekend in Boston: Events Throughout the City January 18 – 20

Welcome to A Weekend in Boston, a weekly post about events occurring over the upcoming weekend throughout all of Boston. For events coming up in the North End, see the event calendar. For more information on each event, click on the event title. Remember a week ago when I said we have yet to see Read More…

Community Health & Environment Kids & Families

Friends of the Public Garden: Fun in the Parks…in the Winter!

By Liz Vizza, Executive Director, Friends of the Public Garden As we head into the heart of winter, many Bostonians tend to stay inside, choosing to stay warm and dry rather than bundle up and face the cold. Yet even while our public green spaces are blanketed in white, winter still brings us opportunities to enjoy Read More…

Daily Briefs

Thursday’s Brief: Brink’s Garage Robbery Anniversary, Seniors Connect, Stay Warm and Eat Pizza

Today is Thursday, January 17 and here’s a joke from local comedy writer Ben Alper to start your day: “Massachusetts-based Gillette has a new ad out condemning “toxic masculinity” that has angered many men including the president of the Ancient Order of Neanderthals” – Ben Alper. Here’s what else you need to know for today… Read More…

Featured Meetings

Community Center Priorities Discussed at Residents Association

It has been relatively quiet since the dramatic October 2018 community meeting highlighting the discourse of establishing a new community center and the future of the existing Nazzaro Center. At its January 2019 meeting, the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) took up the discussion as part of an upcoming letter to communicate their Read More…

Community Transportation

Reader Poll: How is the North Washington Street Bridge Project Progressing?

The North Washington Street Bridge replacement project is now underway. Preparation work and relocating of utilities is being done at Keany Square, and the western sidewalk over the bridge has been closed. The Lovejoy Wharf stairs near the Converse building as well as the HarborWalk underpass are also closed to pedestrians and cyclists. Most recently, Read More…

Government Real Estate

City Councilors File Petition for 6% Real Estate Transfer Tax to Combat Housing Speculation

From the Offices of Boston City Councilors Lydia Edwards and Kim Janey: Councilors Lydia Edwards and Kim Janey have proposed a Home Rule Petition to combat housing speculation and establish an investor and commercial property transfer fee. The proposed bill would enhance the city’s housing toolkit by generating millions of dollars for affordable housing and Read More…

Business

Row House Rowing Studio to Open at Lovejoy Wharf

Row House, an indoor rowing studio, will be opening its first Boston location at Lovejoy Wharf, offering series of 45-minute group classes that include low-impact workouts complemented by high-energy music. Led by locally-based wife and husband Gyee and Bob O’Malley, Row House will offer full-body, low-impact workouts for a variety of fitness levels. Studio members will be able to track their Read More…