Featured Health & Environment

Elevated Waterfronts, Living Shorelines, Raised Roadways & Bike Paths Proposed by Climate Ready Boston as Coastal Resilience Solutions

The Climate Ready Boston team discussed the release of their long-awaited findings on the Downtown, North End and Dorchester neighborhoods at an event held on Thursday. Team members presented a project overview before shifting to a panel discussion and Q&A session. Building on the Resilient Boston Harbor plan as well as the Imagine Boston 2003 Read More…

Daily Briefs

Weekend Brief: Halloween Weekend Happenings, 2021 Boston Marathon Postponed

Today is Friday, October 30 and while Halloween weekend is looking very different from years past, Boston.com has pulled together 10 things to do this weekend to enjoy a safe and festive Halloweekend; read more on Boston.com. Here’s what else you need to know for this weekend… Notable News: Next year’s Boston Marathon will be Read More…

Announcements Food & Drink

Ristorante Villa Francesca Fall Festival Special for North End Residents

Sunday through Thursday in November, North End residents are invited to enjoy a three-course lunch or dinner from Ristorante Villa Francesca for just $30 per person. This week, Dale Waddington of Desperate Housewives and Grey’s Anatomy stopped by Villa Francesca on Richmond Street. Thomas told her about his idea for a special for North End Read More…

Featured Health & Environment

Halloween Safety From NEW Health

It’s approaching the time of year when children don their best spooky costumes and venture into the night in search of sugary treats. Every year Halloween poses risks and demands extra precautions for trick-or-treating participants and people going about their regular business. This year, COVID-19 has added an element of careful consideration to your child’s Read More…

Community

ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center Has the Newest Cucina in the North End

Due to the limits of gatherings as a result of COVID-19, the ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) cannot presently offer monthly celebrations and weekly Friday meals at its community drop-in center. However, thanks to a generous grant from the Department of Neighborhood Development’s Partner for Non-Profits program, along with a state earmark Read More…

Featured Health & Environment

Fall Back – Daylight Saving Time Ends On Sunday, November 1st

On Sunday, November 1, 2020, at 2:00 a.m., clocks are turned back one hour to Sunday, November 1, 2020, 1:00 a.m. local standard time instead. Sunrise and sunset will be about one hour earlier on Nov. 2, 2020 than the day before, meaning there will be more light in the morning, but for those of us still commuting, you’ll likely Read More…

Featured Kids & Families

Halloween Happenings: Your Spooky 2020 Guide!

Some might say 2020 has been frightening enough, but local groups and organizations are doing what they can to bring the Halloween fun to the North End / Waterfront this year! Read below for your guide to this year’s spooky season. Tuesday, October 27 2:15PM: NEMPAC Halloween Community Dance Class. Join Dance Director Amanda Teneriello Read More…

Daily Briefs

Wednesday’s Brief: Last Day to Request Mail-in Ballot, North End COVID testing to Remain Throughout Winter

Today is Wednesday, October 28th and the North End/Waterfront (NEW) Health will continue to offer COVID-19 testing in the North End and Charlestown during the fall and winter months, continue reading. Here’s what else you need to know for today… Last Day to Request a Vote-By-Mail Ballot. All Massachusetts registered voters have received a vote-by-mail Read More…

Arts & Culture Featured

Lost Crossing: The Lewis Street Mission to Boston’s “Black Sea”

By Jessica Dello Russo The North End of Boston is world-famous for historic sites with ties to the American Revolution from North Square to Copp’s Hill. Just outside of this circuit, along the water’s edge, are signs of another upheaval, literally, just that, in the sense of where we find the Boston Harbor shoreline today, Read More…

Announcements Health & Environment

Fall/Winter Hours & Locations for NEW Health COVID Testing Sites

North End/Waterfront (NEW) Health will continue to offer COVID-19 testing in the North End and Charlestown during the fall and winter months. Locations and hours have been updated: North End siteDirectly behind NEW Health at 332 Hanover St.; entrance on North Bennet St.Tuesday and Thursday8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.*walk up only [no drive up testing]. Read More…

Featured Police & Fire

Police Blotter: Package Theft, Breaking & Entering of Motor Vehicle

The following are recent incidents reported by Boston Police District A-1 for the North End / Waterfront area. Larceny from Building10/20/20         4:30 p.m.Clark Street resident reports she observed an unknown male suspect on a Bluebike steal three boxes that were delivered to the front entrance of her building. Suspect fled on the Read More…

Featured Government

Request Your Mail-In Ballot by Oct. 28; Early Voting & Ballot Dropbox Locations

Twenty-one early voting locations and 17 ballot dropboxes are just some of the ways Boston residents can cast their votes leading up to the November 3, 2020 election. This election will include races for Senator in Congress, Representative in Congress, Governor’s Councilors, Senator in General Court, Representative in General Court, Register of Probate, and Office Read More…