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. Loud Noise Complaint on Thacher St. This 311 user says, ” Extremely loud booms coming from general area in North End.” The original 311 post can Read More…
Month: June 2020
New Greenway Public Art Focuses on Global Connections, Cross-Cultural Exchanges
The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy has announced two new public art installations coming to the Greenway—one by Mexican-American master folk artist Catalina Delgado-Trunk and one by renowned British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare. Delgado-Trunk’s work Global Connections: Mesoamerican Myths, the Domestication of Nourishment, and its Distribution, displayed on The Greenway’s “Light Blades,” illustrates Mesoamerican mythology, histories of Read More…
NEMPAC Hosts Diversity & Leadership Workshop with Panelist Q&A June 11
Join the North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) on Thursday, June 11 via Zoom from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for a meaningful conversation and discussion on “Diversity and Leadership in the Arts.“ This workshop, part of NEMPAC’s “Ask an Expert Series,” will address the role diversity plays in our institutions and art Read More…
Tuesday’s Brief: Firework Complaints, COVID Scams & Fraud Prevention, Facial Recognition Ban Hearing, Lowell Lecture Series, FOCCP Meeting, Commencement 2020
Today is Tuesday, June 9 and reservations are back up and running at a number of restaurants around the city, including Mother Anna’s shown below. For a partial list of restaurants that have officially opened citywide for outdoor dining see Boston.com. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 3:00PM COVID Scams & Fraud Read More…
Opera on the Streets Highlights Rossini’s “The Barber of Seville”
Throughout the pandemic, the North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) hit a chord, literally, with its balcony opera performances on the Tresca 77 balcony. As the neighborhood gradually reopens, the opera singers brought their talents this weekend to the streets with “Pop-Up Opera: In the Streets of Boston’s Little Italy” showcasing highlights from Read More…
Loft & Vine is Back Open (With a Discount)!
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Mayor’s Column: Helping Small Businesses Through the Boston Reopen Fund
The Boston Reopen fund is helping small businesses open their doors while keeping our community safe. By Mayor Martin J. Walsh Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the health and safety of the people of Boston has been my top priority. As our city and our state begin a gradual reopening process, based on Read More…
Monday’s Brief: Police Budget Review, Restaurants Reopen, Author Talk, NEWNC Meeting, Scholarship Deadline, Rabbits of Lewis Wharf
Today is Monday, June 8 and as of today restaurants across the state are reopening under new guidelines. Read more about how many are putting on masks and praying for the sun during phase 2 of the reopening process on WBUR. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 6:00PM Author Talk – Honor Read More…
Protesters at City Hall Plaza Speakout for Police Reforms; Small Group on Hanover St.
Protesters at City Hall Plaza had a defined message on Sunday afternoon calling for specific police reforms, now two weeks after the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. The 1,000+ person demonstration was peaceful with heavy presence by Boston Police and the National Guard. Speakers on the plaza called for (1) reopening death cases by Read More…
Outdoor Dining on Existing Patios and Retail Stores Among Phase II Reopenings
Outdoor dining on existing patios, retail stores, childcare facilities and hotels are some of the businesses allowed to reopen as Phase II of Massachusett’s reopening plan begins June 8th. City officials emailed restaurant owners that temporary extended sidewalks/street tables are still under consideration, but have not provided additional guidance. The move is sure to be Read More…
Police Blotter: Hanover St. Restaurant Window Broken, Trespassing, Stolen Package
The following are recent incidents reported by Boston Police District A-1 for the North End / Waterfront area. Trespassing05/27/20 3:15 p.m.Commercial Street building property manager informed responding police officers that there was an unknown male suspect in the building who was being very disruptive and had no reason to be inside the apartment building. Police officers Read More…
Art Installation at Christopher Columbus Park: “Even if you don’t see it, it is there”
Being responsive to our common needs and interconnectedness during these challenging times, the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park’s Art Curator Robyn Reed recently hung a new art installation at the Park entitled, “even if you don’t see it, it is there.“ Drawing inspiration from graffiti artist DAKU, who incorporates shadows in his work, Robyn chose Read More…