Photos & Videos

Neighborhood Photo: Winterberries Brighten Gloomy Saturday

Bob Somerville shares this photo from Christopher Columbus Park saying, “Even on a damp, dreary day, these vibrant winterberries give a burst of color to the park.” “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 Read More…

Community Featured

Weekly Top Reads: Looking Back on the Decade, New Year’s Fireworks, 311 Cases, Ice Sculptures, and Real Estate

This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured a look back at our most popular stories of the decade, New Year’s Eve happenings, city service requests, real estate, and more! Read on below to see the top articles from this past week. Looking Back at the Top Stories of the Decade on NorthEndWaterfront.com As one decade Read More…

Announcements Event Notices

Nazzaro Center Presents 55+ Dance Party at the Fishermen’s Club Jan. 18

The BCYF Nazzaro Center is hosting a 55+ dance party at the Fishermen’s Club on the corner of Lewis and Moon Streets on Saturday, January 18, from 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. See more details in the flyer below. RSVP to Laurie D’Elia by January 15 at Laurie.delia@boston.gov or 617-635-5166. Payment must be made in Read More…

Daily Briefs

Weekend Brief: 2020 Food Goals, Mass Transit Changes, Friday Films

Today is Friday, January 3 and as we head into the first weekend of the new year, take a look at what some of the Boston area’s most notable transit changes will be in 2020, read more on Curbed Boston. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 1:00PM Friday Films: Cunning Computers & Read More…

Real Estate

North End / Waterfront Real Estate Sales for December 2019

Check out the residential closings in the North End / Waterfront area during December 2019, the final month of the decade! $0 – $999,999 465 Hanover #3: 1 bed, 1 bath with 580 sf. sold for $495,000 9 Cooper #1: 1 bed, 1 bath with 572 sf. sold for $540,000 85 E. India #9A: 1 Read More…

Arts & Culture Featured

NEMPAC Raises Funds Through Celtics 50/50 Raffle

The North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) was the lucky beneficiary of the 50/50 raffle at the December 27 Celtics game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Twenty-six volunteers from the North End, Charlestown, and surrounding neighborhoods volunteered their Friday afternoon to sell raffle tickets to game-goers and raise funds to support #MusicForAll – the Read More…

Transportation

N. Washington St. Bridge Project: Lane Reductions; Construction of Temporary Bridge

Below is the construction look ahead for the North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project as provided by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) for December 29 – January 11. Travel Impacts N. Washington St. Inbound: Off-peak daytime lane reductions across the bridge and additional lane reductions at Keany Square will continue. One lane across the bridge and all Read More…

Arts & Culture Featured

New Year’s Midnight Fireworks Over Boston Harbor [Photo Gallery]

What a show! Boston’s waterfront was packed with revelers ringing in the 2020’s decade watching the midnight fireworks over Boston Harbor. Thanks to tremendous support from businesses and neighbors around the harbor, the annual New Year’s Eve fireworks show featured two dueling barges this year, creating a dazzling display visible across Boston’s waterfront communities including Read More…

Daily Briefs

Thursday’s Brief: Plunging into 2020, Biggest Sports Stories of the Decade, Mah Jongg Club, Public Safety Meeting

Today is Thursday, January 2 and as the Patriots head into the post-season this weekend facing the Tennessee Titans in the AFC Wild Card Playoff game this Saturday, here’s a look back at the 12 biggest Boston sports stories of the past decade, read more on the Boston Herald. Here’s what else you need to Read More…

Featured Health & Environment

What’s the 311? Loud Traffic Signal on Battery St., Overflowing Trash on Endicott St., Lane Markings Needed on Atlantic Ave.

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. Traffic Signal at Battery St North End Boston This 311 user says, “New crosswalk signal sound installed on Commercial and Battery Street. This sound goes off Read More…

Featured Photos & Videos

Social Highlights This Week: NYE Fireworks and North End Churches

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. NYE Fireworks North End Churches Furry Feature [hr] While you’re here … we have a favor to ask. Now in our 10th year, we are covering more community Read More…