Event Notices Meetings

Wharf District Council July 21 Agenda: Pop-Up Coffee Cart, Climate Ready Update, Greenway Conservancy, The Bean and Leaf Cafe, Neighborhood Services, Voting 2020

The Wharf District Council will host their July meeting on Tuesday, July 21st from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. virtually on Zoom. See the full agenda and Zoom login information posted below.  Join the meeting via Zoom. Meeting ID: 954 4128 4017Password: 533956 One tap mobile:+13017158592,,95441284017# US (Germantown)+13126266799,,95441284017# US (Chicago) Dial by your location:+1 301 Read More…

Daily Briefs

Monday’s Brief: Artists Promote Diversity on Columbus Statue, Regina’s to Close Allston Location, HIIT on Greenway

Today is Monday, July 20 and one of the most famous pizzerias in the area, Pizzeria Regina, is closing their Allston location permanently as of tomorrow, July 21st, read more on Boston Restaurant Talk. Here’s what else you need to know for this week… 5:30PM HIIT by Healthworks. Mondays in July and August, join Healthworks Read More…

Featured Health & Environment

Officials Continue to Push the Importance of Face Coverings, Remaining Vigilant [COVID-19 Weekly Update]

There were nine new  COVID-19 cases this week in the Downtown, North End, Beacon Hill, and Back Bay neighborhoods, according to the Boston Public Health Commission’s weekly report through July 16th. The total number of cases for the downtown neighborhoods stands at 506, a rate of 90.8 per 10,000 residents. About 1.8% of all Emergency Department visits were Read More…

Kids & Families

In-Person Summer Programming at the Nazzaro Center Begins July 22

Mayor Walsh recently announced in-person summer youth programming for Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF). See below for the schedule for the BCYF Nazzaro in the North End. Please note that the Nazzaro Center will NOT be taking registrations at the center. You must visit Boston.gov/BCYF-Summer to register your child.  Programs are free of charge, one Read More…

Transportation

N. Washington St. Bridge Project Update: Temporary Bridge Activated, Marine Navigational Channel Closed 7/20 – 8/11

Below is the construction look ahead for the North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project as provided by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) for activation of the temporary bridge. Temporary Bridge Activation Begins 7/17 Vehicle and foot traffic will be moved off the existing North Washington Street Bridge and onto the temporary bridge beginning on the evening Read More…

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Community Featured

Weekly Top Reads: Licensing Board Outdoor Dining Updates, City Hall Renovations, Neighborhood Council Reports, City Budget, Greenway Art, & Local Drawings

This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured community groups, businesses, government, development projects, art, and more! Read on below to see the most popular articles from this past week. Licensing Board Provides Outdoor Dining Updates To Neighborhood Council Kathleen Joyce, Chairwoman of the Licensing Board, provided updates on COVID-19 guidelines for restaurants’ outdoor dining areas Read More…

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Announcements Government

From the Office of Senator Boncore: Senate Passes Bill to Invest in Massachusetts Transportation

The Massachusetts State Senate on Thursday, July 16, 2020, passed legislation to jumpstart investment in transportation infrastructure and make the Commonwealth’s transportation system more reliable and accessible to residents. Read the full release from the Office of Senator Joe Boncore below. The bill, An Act Authorizing and Accelerating Transportation Investment, authorizes more than $16 billion Read More…

Daily Briefs

Friday’s Brief: Shift to N. Washington St. Temporary Bridge Begins, Lansdowne St. to Become Fan Experience on Game Days, Concerts in the Courtyard

Today is Friday, July 17 and just like the rest of 2020, baseball season is shaping up a little differently than expected this year. In light of no fans being able to attend games, Lansdowne St. will become a new fan experience outside Fenway Park on game days and weekends, read more on WCVB.com. Here’s Read More…

Featured Meetings

210 Endicott St. Elevator Extension & Table Mercato Change to Include Take-out Both Supported by Neighborhood Council

The North End/ Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) heard from petitioners on two projects in the North End at their July 2020 meeting. 210 Endicott Street Elevator Extension The Dello Russo family sought permission to extend the building’s existing elevator to include ADA access to the roof deck. This change would require a 7’8″ addition on Read More…

Featured Transportation

Potential North Washington St. Bus Lane Aims to Improve Traffic Flow

A meeting to discuss potential bus lane improvements to North Washington St. was recently held by Boston Transportation Department (BTD) Transit Team Director Matthew Moran and MBTA Director of Transit Priority Eric Burkman. Known for its significant congestion, North Washington St. has seen several initiatives over the years attempt to solve traffic and safety concerns. Read More…

Featured Transportation

N. Washington St. Bridge Project Update: Traffic Shift Starts July 17, Demolition of Bridge to Follow

Below is the construction look ahead for the North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project as provided by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) for the week of July 12 – July 25, 2020. Traffic Shifting onto Temporary Bridge (7/17 – 7/19) Starting July 17, traffic will be shifted onto the new temporary North Washington Street Bridge. We Read More…