Today is Monday, June 15 and more than 7,000 people have signed a petition to remove the statue of Abraham Lincoln standing over a freed slave on his knee at the Emancipation memorial in Park Square downtown, read more on MassLive.com. Here’s what else you need to know for the week ahead… 6:00PM Author Talk: Read More…
Even longtime North Enders who have “seen it all” have been watching in wonderment the overnight transformation of the North End’s streets and squares into European-style cafes and piazzas, complete with umbrellas, plants and even music. After just one weekend, it is clear to even a casual observer that swapping parked cars for dining tables Read More…
Intense smoke was spotted on the roof of a North Street building, near the corner of Clark Street. Boston Fire was on the scene and the situation appeared to improve quickly according to witnesses from nearby buildings. Photos by Frankie Boyer, Meghan Denenberg, and Dr. Joseph Mendola.
For the second week in a row, the downtown neighborhood residents reported only a handful of coronavirus weekly cases. There were four new cases this week (versus five last week) reported in the Downtown, North End, Beacon Hill, and Back Bay neighborhoods, according to the Boston Public Health Commission’s weekly report through June 11th. The Read More…
Suzanne Matus, the New England Aquarium’s Vice President of Marketing and Communications, recently gave a “State of the Aquarium” update before two community groups, NEWNC (North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council) and NEWRA (North End/Waterfront Residents Association). Pandemic Effects and Reopening Plans On March 13th, the Aquarium closed its doors due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Ticket sales Read More…
Hope is springing up in the classic rose garden at Christopher Columbus Park. Early this spring, Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) Horticulture Co- Chairs, Robyn Reed and Terese O’Connell, discovered that most of the hybrid roses did not make it through the winter. Faced with a nearly barren space and not planning to replace Read More…
This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured vandalism, restaurants and businesses, continued protests, arts, and more! Read on below to see the most popular articles from this past week. Christopher Columbus Statue Beheaded In Boston’s North End The head of Christopher Columbus was torn off overnight Tuesday from the statue in the namesake park on Read More…
NEWRA MEETING VIDEO Click/tap here to view the video of Mayor Mayor Marty Walsh and State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, as well as the entire North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) meeting. Use the password: 7Z!+uG8. (including the period) Following a brief COVID-19 update, Boston Mayor Walsh and State Representative Aaron Michlewitz weighed in on Read More…
Kenneth Fong, Captain of District A-1 is retiring this month from the Boston Police Department. When asked, he offered some final words: “After working for 33 years in law enforcement I will be retiring. Throughout my career, the community has always been at the forefront of my philosophy and efforts. If I have learned anything Read More…
Today is Friday, June 12 and the streets have come alive with outdoor tables in the North End. Some thought it was very European now that Hanover Street and other streets have turned parking spots into dining space. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 10:00AM Celebrating What Unites Us! At-Home Cooking with Read More…
June 12 Update: The scheduled rally has been canceled. City officials including Mayor Marty Walsh plan to meet with leaders of the Italian American groups who had scheduled the event. Dr. Frank Mazzaglia, Communications Officer for the Italian American Alliance said, “We appreciate Mayor Walsh for his sensitivity to the feelings of Italian Americans across Read More…
As protests continue in an effort to address racial injustice and police brutality across the country, the Boston City Council has turned their attention toward police reform. The City Council is in the process of finalizing their FY21 budget and recently held a public hearing around their police budget. Advocates have urged the Boston City Read More…