The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy has announced the installation of new artwork by renowned British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare. Shonibare’s Wind Sculpture (SG) V will be on display for one year and will join five other artworks currently on display on The Greenway. In his artwork, British Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare explores colonialism and post-colonialism within the contemporary context of globalization. Read More…
The Old North Church and Historic Site will reopen on July 16 after rigorous planning to welcome visitors back to the iconic Freedom Trail site in the safest manner possible. Hours of operation will be Thursday–Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. “Our staff have worked diligently to develop Read More…
Joan M. (Unni) Santoro of Boston passed away on July 11, 2020. Devoted wife of Vincent J. Santoro. Beloved mother of Sandra L. Santoro and Carol L. Santoro, both of Boston. Beloved sister of the late Frank J. Unni and Nella (Unni) Dauksewich. Dear sister of Andrew J. Unni of California. Loving niece of Joseph Raneri of Chelmsford. She is Read More…
Today is Monday, July 13 and while some fitness studios are allowed to open today as Phase 3 begins, several are continuing to remain closed given restrictions, read more on Boston.com. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 5:30PM HIIT by Healthworks. Mondays in July and August, join Healthworks for HIIT fitness classes, Read More…
Boston Outdoor Preschool Network is a nonprofit early childhood program committed to place-based learning and play. We are an inspired team of teachers with experience in public, private, and Montessori schools, who are thrilled to give children the opportunity to play, learn, and thrive outdoors. We run outdoor early childhood programs at the Arnold Arboretum Read More…
There were eleven 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 9th. The total number of cases for the downtown neighborhoods stands at 497, a rate of 89.2 per 10,000 residents. The number of Emergency Department visits for COVID-19-like-illness Read More…
Construction has begun on the renovations of City Hall Plaza to improve accessibility, increase environmental sustainability, and make critical infrastructure changes. The renovations, originally scheduled to start in April, officially kicked off with a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, July 10. The redesign includes: Re-opening the second floor of City Hall Plaza to the public, allowing Read More…
The North End/ Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, July 13th, 2020 at 7pm via Zoom. The meeting will include three discussions, in addition to the monthly committee reports. Chairwoman of the Boston Licensing Board, Kathleen Joyce, will provide information regarding COVID-19 guidelines and other updates. A petitioner at 210 Read More…
This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured police, history, government, real estate, fitness, and more! Read on below to see the most popular articles from this past week. Robbery By Gunpoint On Foster Street A man was robbed at gunpoint on Foster Street, near Charter Street, just before 10pm on Friday night. Universal Hub reported Read More…
At this week’s Boston City Council meeting, councilors directed their attention toward realizing Mayor Marty Walsh’s police overtime budget cut of 20% by proposing a hearing to discuss strategies for achieving this goal. According to a proposal by Councilors Kenzie Bok (District 8) and Andrea Campbell (District 4), actualizing the Mayor’s cuts will require “active Read More…
Today is Friday, July 10 and Boston will enter Phase III of the state’s reopening plan on Monday, July 13. The City’s museums, movie theaters, and other cultural institutions will begin to reopen next week, read more here. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 12:30PM Boston Public Library “Concerts in the Courtyard” Series. Read More…
Councilor Lydia Edwards (District 1) proposed that the City Council share equal budgeting power with the mayor during the weekly City Council meeting on Wednesday afternoon. The proposed amendment comes after public dissatisfaction with the FY21 budget approvals where protesters demanded funds be reallocated from the Boston Police Department into community services. Councilor Edwards’ amendment Read More…