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 October 18 – October 31, 2020. Description of Scheduled Work Demolition of pier and center substructure, cleaning of demolition site, installation of silt curtain, phase 2 fender system, tide gate, water Read More…
Month: October 2020
Massimino’s Cucina Italiana Introduces Weekend Brunch!
Sponsored Post Massimino’s Cucina Italiana in Boston’s North End is now serving Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays! Come over this weekend to 207 Endicott Street from 10 am to 2 pm for a delicious Italian style brunch. Call 617-523-5959 or visit massiminosboston.com for more information.
USS Constitution 223rd Birthday Celebration, 21-Gun Salute Oct. 21
USS Constitution and the USS Constitution Museum will celebrate the 223rd birthday of the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world during a Facebook Live presentation on Wednesday, October 21. The broadcast, beginning at 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time, will highlight pivotal moments in USS Constitution’s history, launch a special Museum project with Boston Public School Read More…
Annual Toys for Tots Collection by The Gilardi Group
The Gilardi Group has announced they will cancel this year’s Toys for Tots holiday party due to COVID-19; however, they will still be collecting toy donations starting October 19 through December 14. “This is our 20th year and I wanted it to be huge,” said Toni Gilardi of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty. “But most importantly, Read More…
Neighborhood Photo: New Trees at Cross St. Plaza
New trees were planted by MassDOT earlier this week at Cross St. Plaza in Boston’s North End. The replacement of trees continues from farther down Cross. St., where new trees were planted between Fulton and North Streets in June. Photo courtesy of Adam Castiglioni. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. See past neighborhood photo Read More…
Monday’s Brief: Early Voting Underway, Understanding Ballot Questions, NEMPAC Music Theatre Workshop
Today is Monday, October 19 and early voting is currently underway in the state of Massachusetts. This past weekend, hundreds of Boston residents took to the polls at Fenway Park. If you didn’t get to Fenway, don’t worry! There are twenty-one early voting locations in the City and 17 ballot dropboxes, just some of the Read More…
Police Blotter: Breaking & Entering of Vehicle; Theft From Pharmacy
The following are recent incidents reported by Boston Police District A-1 for the North End / Waterfront area. Breaking & Entering—Motor Vehicle10/11/ – 10/12/20 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.Victim reports he parked his 2019 Audi Q3 (unlocked) at Commercial and Battery Streets. Victim stated the next morning his golf clubs and U.S. currency had been Read More…
Day of the Dead Celebration
Virtual Celebration: Nov. 1st, 3:00-5:00pm Join us online for an afternoon of community and joyful remembrance. Write an online message of love, watch a master craftsman create papel picado in Mexico, listen to traditional verses in English and Spanish, craft a cempasúchil flower for the departed, ask questions about our ofrenda and learn a Mexican Read More…
Pop-Up Pumpkin Patch Delights Children at Columbus Park
“Find a Pumpkin—Take a Pumpkin” was the message in Columbus Park on the afternoon of Thursday, October 15, when the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) hosted its first pop-up pumpkin patch. Ann Babbitt, Friends of Christopher Columbus Park Vice President, conceived of the idea for this alternative experience when the annual Fall Festival had Read More…
West End Library Programming Study; Virtual Meeting Oct. 22
The first community meeting for the programming study for the Boston Public Library’s West End Branch will be held October 22, 2020 at 6:30pm, via Zoom. The City of Boston is currently conducting a programming study at the West End Branch to review the existing conditions of the library, as well as its areas of opportunity. The meeting will be hosted by representatives from the City Read More…
Wharf District Council Oct. 20 Agenda: Police Update, 188 High St. Pod-Style Hotel, Climate Ready Downtown Study, State St. Project, Neighborhood Updates
The Wharf District Council will host their October meeting on Tuesday, October 20th from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. virtually on Zoom. See the full agenda and Zoom login information posted below. Updated Monday, Oct. 19: Climate Ready Downtown Boston Study will not be on the agenda. It has been moved to November meeting. https://zoom.us/j/99093754192?pwd=N3VxLzAxQVN4Nks2a3VFK2NWenlWQT09 Meeting Read More…
Weekend Brief: Walsh Warns Against House Parties During COVID Uptick, NEMPAC Open Mic Night, BPL Virtual Film Club
Today is Friday, October 16 and Mayor Marty Walsh warns against house parties during the current COVID-19 uptick saying, “We are gonna be cracking down,” read more on CBS Boston. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 6:00PM NEMPAC Open Mic Night – Halloween Theme! North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) Read More…












