Featured Meetings Real Estate

471-477 Hanover Street Changes Supported by North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council

Attorney Daniel Toscano presented a petition to change 471-477 Hanover St. from a seven to a six-family residential building, install rear dormers, decks and a new sprinkler system at the February North End/ Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) meeting. The changes were supported 7-1 by the Council. Watch the full video above or jump to points Read More…

Featured Government Transportation

Reader Poll: Should Parking Ticket Amounts Be Adjusted Based on Income?

Boston parking tickets can range between $15 to $120 depending on where you park and how long you leave your vehicle. City Councilor At-Large Julia Mejia suggests these amounts could be just a hassle for some while, for low-income individuals, it could create a real hardship. As a solution, Mejia is slated to introduce a Read More…

Announcements Health & Environment

Citrus is in Season

Refreshing citrus is now in season! Brighten your plate with oranges, clementines, tangerines, and more. Citrus fruits are packed with flavor and offer impressive health benefits. Here are 5 reasons to make citrus part of your diet today! Citrus is high in fiber and low in calories. These fruits are an excellent source of vitamin Read More…

Daily Briefs

Wednesday’s Brief: Haymarket to Remain Open, Voter Registration Deadline, Coffee Hour, Friends of NE Library Meeting, Intro to Opera, Urban Renewal Lecture

Today is Wednesday, February 12 and if you’re looking for a sweet treat to get you through the week then the North End is the place to be. Two of Boston’s top three favorite bakeries that won’t break the bank are located right around the corner from each other, read more on Hoodline. Here’s what Read More…

Featured Health & Environment

What’s the 311? Metal Plates on Lombard Place, Thatcher St. & Endicott St. Parking Issues, Damaged Sign on Endicott St.

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. Metal Plates stored in Lombard Place This 311 user says, “ATTN #ISD. Construction materials insafely stored in Lombard Place, 02113–metal plates unbalanced on the ground, rocking Read More…

Featured Government Meetings Real Estate

Boston’s Office of Housing Stability Talks Tenant and Landlord Rights

Katie Forde, Operations Manager for the City of Boston’s Office of Housing Stability discussed tenant and landlord rights at the February 2020 North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) meeting. As a branch of the Department of Neighborhood Development, the Office of Housing Stability assists residents in a variety of ways including finding affordable housing, educating landlords Read More…

Schools

Eliot Students Bring Valentine Spirit to Veterans

Students from grades one through three at the Eliot School in Boston’s North End recently made Valentine’s Day cards for the Veterans at the New England Center and Home for Veterans. Third-graders from Ms. Chiong’s homeroom delivered the cards to their thankful recipients! “Our students and teachers are being really thoughtful about finding ways to Read More…

Arts & Culture Event Notices

NEMPAC Presents Lecture Series “Introduction to Opera”

The North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC)’s first lecture of their three-part adult lecture series “Introduction to Opera” will take place on Wednesday, February 12, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m at the North End Library. Designed and led by NEMPAC staff member Pamela Feo, PhD in musicology, this series focuses on the Read More…

Announcements Event Notices

Reflections on Boston’s West End Lecture Series: Urban Renewal & the People of the West End Demolition

The West End Museum is hosting a lecture series titled “Reflections on Boston’s West End: The Origins & Lessons of Urban Renewal.” The first talk in the series will be “Urban Renewal & the People of the West End Demolition” on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. $20 per lesson ($10 Read More…

Daily Briefs

Tuesday’s Brief: Pedestrian Streets, FOCCP Meeting, Coronavirus Economic Effects

Today is Tuesday, February 11 and cities all over the country are controlling their traffic by banning cars from major streets. Mass Streets Blog asked some local advocates where Massachusetts should create their own, read more here. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 6:30PM FOCCP Monthly Meeting at Mariner’s House. Stop by Read More…