This event has been cancelled as a precautionary measure due to COVID-19. The ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center will hold its annual St. Patrick’s Day party on Friday, March 13, at 12:30pm at their 1 Michelangelo Street location. Eagle Bank is sponsoring the Irish feast, which will consist of corned beef and cabbage, Read More…
Month: February 2020
Social Highlights This Week: Wall Art & Windows
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. Wall Art Windows Furry Feature Reader Submissions
POSTPONED: NEMPAC 6th Annual Perform-a-thon Benefit for Music Scholarships & Educational Programs
This event has been postponed as a precautionary measure due to COVID-19. The peformathon will be rescheduled. North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC)’s 6th Annual Perform-a-thon for Music Scholarships and Educational Programs will take place on Saturday, March 28, 10:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m., at City Winery Haymarket Lounge. The event will consist Read More…
New Date: Harbor Garage Redevelopment Public Meeting Feb. 27
The Boston Planning & Development Agency has rescheduled the public meeting about the redevelopment of the Harbor Garage to Thursday, February 27 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. in the Harbor View Ballroom, Marriott Hotel Long Wharf, 296 State Street, Boston, MA 02109. The project description states it will include approximately 865,000 square feet of residential Read More…
Wednesday’s Brief: Winding the South Station Clock, Climate Ready Forum, Celebration of Black Labor Workers, Boston’s Maritime Underground Railroad, “Thank You for Not Talking” Book Talk
Today is Wednesday, February 26 – Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday is a Christian holy day of prayer and fasting. It is preceded by Shrove Tuesday (i.e., Fat Tuesday / Mardi Gras) and is the first day of Lent, beginning the six weeks of penitence before Easter. More at Wikipedia. Here’s what else you need to know Read More…
What’s the 311? Key Found, Non-Resident Parking on Commercial St., Exposed Wires Near Tennis Courts
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. Key Found at Corner of Endicott & N. Washington This 311 user says, “Key found on the corner of Endicott St. and N. Washington St.. In Read More…
Reader Poll: Will You Take Advantage of Early Voting?
Early voting in Boston for the presidential primary began Monday, February 24 and continues through Friday, February 28. For North End and Waterfront residents, Boston City Hall is the closest early polling site. Registered voters can stop by to vote on Wednesday (2/26) and Thursday (2/27) from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.; or Friday (2/28) Read More…
Save the Date: Tea & Tranquility at the Armenian Heritage Park June 17
Tea & Tranquility returns to the Armenian Heritage Park on The Greenway on Wednesday, June 17, from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Visitors can enjoy a late afternoon to meet & greet, walk the labyrinth, and refreshing ice teas and desserts, hosted by MEM Tea Imports. RSVP is appreciated to hello@armenianHeritagePark.org.
Neighborhood Eateries Participating in Dine Out Boston
A total of 24 eateries from the North End/Waterfront and Beacon Hill are participating in this year’s Dine Out Boston sponsored by the Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau (GBCVB) and American Express. This is the 19th year of Dine Out Boston and many Boston restaurants are providing diners an opportunity to enjoy the regions dining scene and participating Read More…
Tuesday’s Brief: Coast Guard Shows off State-of-the-Art Cutter, Rectory Conversion Hearing, Chase Bank Opening, Mardi Gras Parade, ZBA Hearing, Old North Speaker Series
Today is Tuesday, February 25 and on a recent afternoon a couple locals were lucky to be introduced to some North End legends whose stories date back centuries, read more on Aandjartanddesign.com. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 10:30AM ZBA Hearing re: Rectory Conversion. The proposal to covert the St. Leonard’s Rectory Read More…
Executive Order Will Increase Transparency & Efficiency of Zoning Board of Appeal
Mayor Walsh has signed an executive order to establish new, rigorous ethical standards for Boston’s Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA). The goal of the order is to strengthen public confidence in the ZBA by increasing the level of transparency, accountability, and integrity, as well as improve functions and efficiencies. According to the City, the order Read More…
POSTPONED: North End Against Drugs Family Dinner & Talk Mar. 23
This event has been postponed due to COVID-19. It will be rescheduled. North End Against Drugs (NEAD) will hold another Family Dinner/Family Talk on Monday, March 23 at 5:45 p.m. at the BCYF Nazzaro Community Center, 30 N. Bennet Street. NEAD invites all North End/Waterfront families to attend this free family event. The guest speaker for Read More…