The Trustees of Reservations managing director, Nick Black, presented the idea of a new park and open space in the North End at Sargent’s Wharf to the North End/Waterfront Residents Association (NEWRA) at the January meeting. As part of the Trustees’ One Waterfront Initiative, the proposal explored the idea of converting the parking lot at Read More…
The following are recent incidents reported by Boston Police District A-1 for the North End / Waterfront area. Larceny/Shoplifting01/08/20 7:12 p.m.Male suspect stole a box of condoms from a Hanover St. pharmacy. Suspect was stopped by responding police officers. The item was retrieved and returned to the store. Suspect to be summonsed to court. A North Read More…
After twenty-two years of celebrating mass at the Old North Church in Boston’s North End, Vicar Rev. Stephen Ayres has retired from his position as Vicar of Old North Church as well as Executive Director of the Old North Foundation. Rev. Ayres preached his final sermon at Old North on Sunday, December 22, with Bishop Read More…
Many North End and Waterfront residents were outside enjoying the warm weather this weekend, including these local children who set up a lemonade stand along Union Wharf. Offering a cool beverage on an unseasonably warm day, the lemonade sellers, listed from left to right, are Virginia McDonald, Mia Pergola, Kingston Prinn, and Rhea Mehra. The Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, January 13, 2020, at 7 p.m. at the Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet Street. District One City Councilor Lydia Edwards will present legislative updates and Nick Black, Managing Director for The Trustees’ Boston Waterfront Initiative, will talk about open space Read More…
This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured zoning code, holiday celebrations, new church leaders, local awards, and more! Read on below to see the most popular articles from this past week. Zoning Commission Moves to Close Short-Term Rental (Airbnb)”Executive Suite” Loophole In a unanimous vote, the Boston Zoning Commission voted on Wednesday to force a Read More…
After more than four years as the face of the Mayor’s office in the North End and West End community, Maria Lanza has announced her resignation from her liaison post with the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services. Lanza has accepted a position in the private sector with a local construction management firm. In a note Read More…
This week’s puzzle features the iconic North End corner at Prince and Salem in the rain. We’re back to regular jigsaw puzzle pieces, but there are 55! How to play: Move and drag the pieces around just like a regular jigsaw puzzle. When two pieces are connected, they will click together. If you are “missing” a Read More…
Faneuil Hall Marketplace has announced the opening of a new pushcart, Wags and Whiskers, located in Quincy Market. Wags and Whiskers is set to open on Sunday, January 12, 2020 and will sell items for dogs and cats. “I am pleased to announce the arrival of Wags and Whiskers to Faneuil Hall Marketplace. I am Read More…
We are thrilled to welcome neighborhood shop, Loft & Vine, as a new sponsor on NorthEndWaterfront.com! The “kitchen | garden | home” store has been a great success since opening in May 2017 at 26 Prince Street. The shop is the creation of North Ender Sarah Garabedian who aimed from the beginning to give the neighborhood something Read More…
A truck hit a Hanover Street tree on Friday morning in front of the Cantina Italiana restaurant. Workers took it down quickly noting it was decayed and readily ripped off. An hour later, the truck was freed by using a chainsaw to release the branches wedged on the truck.
Today is Friday, January 10 and after 19 years in Boston, local newspaper Metro Boston has closed after parent company Metro International sold its New York and Philadelphia editions to a rival, read more on Universal Hub. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 1:00PM Friday Films: Cunning Computers & Rogue Robots. Join Read More…