Today is Thursday, July 16 and as the pandemic continues, rent prices have seen nearly a 6% drop across the city in just the last month, read more at WCVB Boston. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 1:00PM Lunchtime Flow by Body Lingua Yoga. Thursdays in July, join Body Lingua Yoga for Read More…
Kathleen Joyce, Chairwoman of the Licensing Board, provided updates on COVID-19 guidelines for restaurants’ outdoor dining areas to the North End/ Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) during their July 2020 meeting. “I just wanted to reassure everyone on the call tonight, the North End is doing a good job,” started off Chairwoman Joyce. Following multiple complaints Read More…
*Sponsored Post* Boston, MA: 11 Bartlett Place, a Turn-key 4-Unit Apartment building in the heart of the Boston’s North End was sold on July 14, 2020 for $2,250,000. Boston City Group, Inc.’s Caroline Ligotti, Emily McGranaghan and Linda Redeker, brokers at Coldwell Banker on Boylston Street, represented the Seller. Originally built in 1899 and Read More…
Check out our weekly social media highlights from residents and visitors in the area. To be featured, tag us @northend.waterfront on Instagram, @northendboston on Twitter, @northendwaterfront on Facebook. Use hashtags #northendboston or #bostonwaterfront. Bridges The traffic shift to the N. Washington St. temporary bridge begins this Friday, July 17. Here’s a look at some of the bridges surrounding the North End Read More…
Join the North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) on Thursday, July 16 via Zoom from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST for a discussion on “Ethical Controversies in Classical Music” as part of the “Ask An Expert” Series. Guest speaker Zach Finkelstein will present on his experience as a professional singer, the inspiration behind his blog, the Middleclass Read More…
Today is Wednesday, July 15 and Sam Adams shut down its Faneuil Hall taproom yesterday due to COVID-19 concerns after an influx of patrons from out-of-state virus hotspots, read more on Universal Hub. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 5:30PM Your Summer on The Greenway: A Live Update. Now, as ever, The Greenway is Read More…
The North End/ Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) July 2020 meeting started with a series of notable reports and updates, summarized below. Brett Roman, NEWNC President’s Report: Members were reminded that the North End/ Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) and NEWNC will host a joint meeting on Wednesday, July 22nd at 6pm with local elected officials. Councilor Read More…
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. Pet Owner Pick Up on Salutation Street This 311 user writes, “Please have this removed! Every single day between the urine and dog feces can’t walk Read More…
This week’s neighborhood drawing features the Crosstown Foundation for the Arts studio in North Square, near the corner of Moon St. and Sun Court St. Founded in 1999, their mission has evolved from publishing the fine and applied arts via the Internet, to directing attention to small scale urban and natural habitats in need of Read More…
The City of Boston has extended the plastic bag ban ordinance exemption for all establishments through September 30, 2020. While customers are now allowed to bring their own reusable bags to stores again, this will not be required until September 30. This transition period will allow stores to use up any single-use plastic bags that Read More…
The City of Boston and MBTA are partnering on potential bus lane improvements to North Washington Street. In order to facilitate better northbound bus service, they are investigating a potential outbound bus lane. This lane would not impact existing parking or the bike lane. A virtual public meeting will provide residents an opportunity to share their Read More…
Today is Tuesday, July 14 and Boston Water and Sewer Commission reports that work is expected to start on Battery St. this week, in addition to the work outlined in their July update. The project aims to improve water mains and sewer lines around the neighborhood, see additional details here. Notable News: Caffè Ducali to Read More…