Announcements

Boston Harbor Now Hosts “Our Harbor Our Home, A Celebration of Our Waterfront and Islands”

Boston Harbor Now will host Our Harbor Our Home, A Celebration of Our Waterfront and Islands on Thursday, August 27, 2020. This virtual event supports the organization’s efforts to enhance public access to the Harbor while simultaneously working to protect the region from the ever-increasing risks and impacts of climate change. In 2019, Boston Harbor Read More…

Daily Briefs

Wednesday’s Brief: Evictions & Foreclosures Moratorium Extended, EquilibriOM Fitness, Joint Neighborhood Council /Residents’ Association Meeting, Boston Harbor in the Movies

Today is Wednesday, July 22 and the Mirabella Pool is opening today for the season with swimming slot registration requirements, continue reading. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 6:00PM EquilibrimOM Fitness by Namastay Sober. Join Namastay Sober for EquilibrimOM fitness, part of the Greenway’s 2020 Summer Fitness Series, see additional details here. Read More…

Community Featured Kids & Families

Mirabella Pool Opens July 22, Swim Slot Registration Required

The BCYF Mirabella Pool on Commercial Street in Boston’s North End will be open to City of Boston residents starting Wednesday, July 22. New protocols will be in place due to COVID-19 that include registering for a swim time slot, social distancing, and wearing a face covering when not in the water. Sign up for Read More…

Community Health & Environment

What’s the 311? North St. Trash, Commercial St. Broken Sidewalk

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. Residential Trash out Illegally on North St This 311 user says, “Out illegally in front of 336 North St. The North End trash should not be Read More…

Arts & Culture

Neighborhood Drawings: Polcari’s Coffee

This week’s neighborhood drawing features Polcari’s Coffee on the corner of Salem and Parmenter Streets. Polcari’s Coffee has been around since 1932. It was started by Anthony Polcari, who came to the United States from Italy when he was twenty years old. The shop is now run by Bobby Eustace, who took from Ralph Polcari, Read More…

Health & Environment

Message From NEW Health: Protect Yourself From Mosquito Borne Diseases

West Nile Virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) are two mosquito borne diseases found in Massachusetts. They are spread after being bitten by an infected mosquito. It is rare to find EEE in MA, but there are outbreaks every 10-20 years. The latest outbreak began in 2019. WNV has been found in MA every Read More…

Featured Meetings

Mayor Walsh to Join Elected Officials at Residents’ Association & Neighborhood Council Meeting July 22

The North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) and North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) will hold a joint neighborhood meeting on Wednesday, July 22 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. on Zoom. Mayor Marty Walsh, Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, Sen. Joe Boncore and Boston City Councilor Lydia Edwards will join a neighborhood meeting to discuss state and city budgets, legislative initiatives, COVID-19 reopening plans, Read More…

Announcements Arts & Culture Event Notices

NEMPAC Brings Back Open Mic Night Friday, July 24

The North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) brings back their virtual Open Mic Night this Friday, July 24 at 6 p.m. A beloved community event during the daunting time of COVID-19, it has brought together wonderful members of the community, including students, faculty, and friends of NEMPAC sharing their love of music. This event is Read More…

Daily Briefs

Tuesday’s Brief: Cocktails to Go, Wharf District Council Meeting, Old North Speaker Series, Perfect Beach Weather

Today is Tuesday, July 21 and it’s expected to be the “perfect beach weather” day today as humidity dies down after Boston recorded its first heat wave of the year, read more on NBC Boston. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 5:00PM Wharf District Council Meeting. The Wharf District Council will host Read More…

Featured Police & Fire

Police Blotter: Two Accounts of Breaking & Entering; Stolen License Plates

The following are recent incidents reported by Boston Police District A-1 for the North End / Waterfront area. Breaking & Entering (Boat)07/05/20  8:32amMale suspect arrested after fleeing a boat at Lewis Wharf he had broken into. Suspect was apprehended on Haverhill St. in the North Station area. Suspect was riding a Bianchi bike and carrying four Read More…