Event Notices

Residents’ Association Jan. 10 Agenda: Molasses Flood Memorial, Cutillo Park Update, Nazzaro Center Discussion

The January North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) meeting will be on Thursday, January 10, 2019. The meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. at the Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet Street. This month’s agenda can be found below.

Daily Briefs

Wednesday’s Brief: Walsh to Spend Billions on Climate Change, Friends of NE Library Meeting

Things to know for Wednesday Today is Wednesday, January 9 and if you’ve recently lost a diamond earring in the North End -you may be in luck! Continue reading for how to claim. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 6:30PM Friends of the North End Library Meeting. Stop by 25 Parmenter street Read More…

Business Featured Real Estate

Boston Property Taxes Rise in 2019 With Surging Real Estate Values

Rising real estate values are once again driving significantly higher City of Boston property taxes for fiscal 2019. Area homeowners are seeing a consistent mid-to-high single digit assessment increase from the city’s mailing of its recent property tax bills due on February 1st. The median home value in the North End is $717,800, according to Read More…

Community Featured Health & Environment

Reader Poll: How Is the Plastic Bag Ban Going?

Boston’s plastic bag ordinance went into effect December 14, banning plastic bags at check-out counters across the city. Retailers are now transitioning to paper, compostable or reusable bags that customers can purchase for a minimum of 5 cents. The purpose of the ban is to reduce plastic waste in the oceans and on our city Read More…

Announcements

Diamond Earring Found

FOUND: ONE Diamond Earring  If you have lost an earring in the North End on or before Monday January 7th, 2019, email your contact info and a picture of the matching earring to Joe8108@gmail.com.

People

North End Resident Joins PMC Winter Cycle to Raise Money for Cancer Research

North End resident Ashley Kelley will be riding her first PMC Winter Cycle on Saturday, January 26, to raise money for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, where her father is currently undergoing treatment. The Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) Winter Cycle is an indoor spinning event at Fenway Park that kickstarts the annual PMC fundraising campaign. Over 1,000 Read More…

Announcements Event Notices

30th Annual Boston Wine Festival Kicks Off January 11

The 30th annual Boston Wine Festival featuring 36 different events kicks off this Friday, January 11 at the Boston Harbor Hotel and runs through March 29th. This season’s calendar features many of Founder and Executive Chef Daniel Bruce’s favorite wineries including Opus One, Diamond Creek and Peter Michael, along with a first-time appearance by the Tenuta San Guido (Sassicaia). This year, Read More…

Daily Briefs

Tuesday’s Brief: Expanding Liquor Licenses, New Ferry Service Coming to North Station, FOCCP Meeting

Things to know for Tuesday Today is Tuesday, January 8 and did you know that the North End has approximately 90 liquor licenses? The “Act to Create Economic Vitality in Boston Neighborhoods” aims to expand the number of liquor licenses throughout the city and target them to specific neighborhoods that could use an infusion of economic Read More…

Featured Schools

Eliot School Giving Tree Project Helps Over 375 Children and Families

The Eliot School’s third annual Giving Tree Project was a great success this past holiday season, collecting enough warm clothing, winter coats, hats, gloves and toys to help over 375 children and families. Donations were collected and distributed to help support the greater Boston community through the non-profit organization My Brother’s Keeper, and internally within the Read More…

Daily Briefs

Monday’s Brief: North Station Pedestrian Tunnel Now Open, Dr. Joseph Warren, Views From the Inside

Things to know for Monday Today is Monday, January 7 and if you’re brushing up on your Boston history, don’t forget to read up on the founding father whom few remember – Dr. Joseph Warren who lived on Hanover street and was a leader in the North End caucus, read more on NewBostonPost.com. Here’s what Read More…