Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Mass General Hospital (MGH) has been at the center of Boston’s unified fight against this new strain of coronavirus. The hospital has steadfastly turned its resources toward the issues at hand as front line health care workers continue to see an increasing number of patients each day. The Read More…
Month: April 2020
Tuesday’s Brief: Massachusetts Joins Multistate Pact, First Steps – Early Childhood Dance Class, NEMPAC Virtual Yoga, Healthcare Workers Surprised with Lifetime Red Sox Tickets
Today is Tuesday, April 14 and Governor Charlier Baker has announced Massachusetts is now part of a multistate pact on a post-coronavirus economy. Read more on the Boston Globe. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 10:30AM First Steps – Early Childhood Dance Class – Online Drop In. It’s never too early to Read More…
Councilor Campbell Addresses Need for Mental Health Fund During COVID-19 Pandemic
As Bostonians continue to practice physical distancing and social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic, rising concern around mental health issues being exacerbated by the current situation have been noted by many experts. During their weekly City Council meeting, Councilor Andrea Campbell (District 4) addressed the need to prioritize mental health in the public health response Read More…
NEW Health “Over the Bridge” Food Insecurity Program
For the past two years, the employees of North End Waterfront (NEW) Health have been funding an internal collection used to provide needy North End and Charlestown students with bags of food and fresh produce to bring home to their families. Many things have changed since the appearance of COVID-19, but what hasn’t changed is Read More…
North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) Virtual Programs Apr. 14–17
The North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) is hosting free and tuition-based livestream programming during this time of social distancing due to COVID-19. See the schedule for the week of April 13 below. Follow NEMPAC on Instagram to join the live Instagram classes (marked with the colorful camera icon) and email Education Programs Director Allie Carufel to Read More…
Monday’s Brief: Former Bruins Player Colby Cave Dies at 25, Speak for the Trees, South End now has Most COVID-19 Cases
Today is Monday, April 13 and former Boston Bruins player Colby Cave passed away at the age of 25 on Saturday after being placed in a medically induced coma earlier last week following brain surgery, read more on Boston.com. Here’s what else you need to know for the week ahead… 3:30PM Speak for the Trees: Read More…
Police Blotter: Stolen Wallet and Vandalized Motor Vehicles
The following are recent incidents reported by Boston Police District A-1 for the North End / Waterfront area. Larceny04/06/20 10:00 a.m.A female victim reports her wallet containing her bank/credit card was stolen from her Fulton St. residence. The card was used in several locations before it was canceled by the victim. The victim Read More…
City Council Explores Rent Relief Options for Tenants in City-Owned & BPDA-Owned Properties
As the coronavirus continues to impact the daily lives of Boston residents, thousands are left experiencing a complete loss or severe reduction of income. The City Council tackled this financial uncertainty during their weekly meeting by hosting a conversation about how the City can offer relief to those suffering during this unprecedented public health crisis. Read More…
North End Feast Societies Organize Fundraiser to Combat Food Insecurity During COVID-19
The North End Feasts Societies have teamed up to create an All Saints t-shirt to raise money for food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Proceeds from the online sale of the special edition shirt will benefit the neighborhood’s food insecurity programs run by the ABCD Neighborhood Service Center and NEW Health Center. These programs ensure fresh Read More…
An Oasis in the City
For nearly 20 years the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) has been dedicated to creating a vibrant urban oasis in the Park. This has always been a vital mission and never more meaningful than now. Christopher Columbus Park offers solace and even some fun, in this precarious time. FOCCP member, Katie Kelly, shares her Read More…
Neighborhood Photo: The Easter Bunny Arrives
Tom Schiavoni spotted an Easter visitor in the North End this weekend! Look closely to see if you can find the bunny camouflaged among dried leaves to avoid detection by the red tail hawks flying above Copp‘s Hill. I wonder if this Easter guest knows there’s a special spot where he can park his VW Rabbit. Photos Read More…
Weekly Top Reads: New Liquor Licenses, Pandemic Restrictions, Maria’s Masks, Rep. Michlewitz on COVID-19 Legislation, Aquarium Budget Cuts, Past Easter Parties
This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured more coronavirus restrictions and updates, businesses, government, and a little local history. Read on below to see the most popular articles from this past week. Restaurants: Proposed New Liquor Licenses “Slap In The Face” During Pandemic This week’s Boston City Council hearing on adding 150 non-transferable liquor licenses Read More…












