Featured Police & Fire

Wharf District Council Police Update: Break-in at Aquarium Harbor Seals Habitat, Dine & Dash, Thefts from Vehicles

Boston Police Department (BPD) Sergeant Steven Moy provided a police report at the December Wharf District Council (WDC) meeting. November 17th 2020: 3:15PM at 53 State Street—Larceny From a Motor Vehicle Officers responded to a 911 call made by a construction worker who had left his vehicle doors unlocked and later returned to find several Read More…

Featured Meetings

Neighborhood Council Committee Reports: Boston Returns to Phase 2 Step 2, Greenway Updates, Coastal Flood Projection Tool

The North End/ Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) December 2020 meeting started with a series of notable reports and updates, summarized below. Brett Roman, NEWNC President’s Report: NEWNC will be hosting a joint meeting with the North End/ Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) on Wednesday, December 16th via Zoom at 7pm. The meeting will hear from local Read More…

Daily Briefs

Tuesday’s Brief: Steriti Memorial Rink Named Top 20 in America, Plans Finally Filed for Hotel at James Hook Site, North End Sunsets

Today is Tuesday, December 15, and according to Yelp, Steriti Memorial Rink in the North End is ranked one of the top 20 skating rinks in America. With harbor views, the indoor rink came in at No. 17 on the list, read more on Boston.com. Here’s what else you need to know for today… North Read More…

Featured Health & Environment

Boston Steps Back in COVID Reopening—Fitness & Rec Centers, Museums, Theaters, Historical Sites to Close for 3 Weeks

In the latest effort to stop the spread of the Coronavirus and the steadily increasing number of cases Boston has seen in recent weeks, the City will return to a modified Phase 2, Step 2 of the reopening plan starting Wednesday, December 16, 2020 for at least three weeks. What has to close? Indoor fitness Read More…

Featured Meetings

Cross St. Hotel Proposal, NEW Health Holiday Fundraising, and Water & Sewer Updates at Residents Meeting

The North End Waterfront/Residents’ Association (NEWRA) held its December meeting on Thursday, December 8th via Zoom. Cross St. Hotel Proposal Developer Bill Caulder delivered a brief presentation showcasing the 135-room boutique hotel project proposal undertaken by Cross Ventures LLC. The site faces the Rose Kennedy Greenway on the front and Morton Street with Cutillo Park Read More…

Featured Transportation

N. Washington St. Bridge Update: Vibratory Hammer Noise Continues, Old Bridge Demolition 98% Complete

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 December 13 – December 26, 2020. Vibratory Hammer Noise Impacts A vibratory hammer is being used to install the five cofferdams which will be needed to build the piers of Read More…

Event Notices Meetings

ZLC Committee Dec. 15 Agenda: 391-395 Hanover St. and 25 Atlantic Ave.

The December Zoning, Licensing and Construction (ZLC) Committee meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 15 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. The committee will hear a proposal for the transfer of a 7-day all alcohol beverages license to Nando’s Trattoria, opening at the former Green Cross Pharmacy location at 391-395 Hanover Street, and a proposal Read More…

Business Health & Environment

NEW Health Distributes PPE Supplies to North End Restaurants

North End Waterfront (NEW) Health distributed a range of PPE supplies to restaurants throughout the North End on Wednesday, December 9, 2020. The effort follows September’s virtual Taste of the North End food festival, from which a portion of funds raised was directed to assisting the neighborhood restaurants as they face the immense challenges brought on by Read More…

Photos & Videos

Neighborhood Photo: Nazzaro Courtyard Christmas Tree

The BCYF Nazzaro Center is ready for the holidays and winter season! Nazzaro Center Coordinator Steven Siciliano extended a huge thank you to George Hadaya and the entire Hadaya family for donating this year’s Christmas tree. All are invited to walk by and check out the display at the Nazzaro courtyard, next to Polcari Playground Read More…

Event Notices Featured

Local Elected Officials Meeting on December 16th

NEWRA & NEWNC Host Meeting With City & State Officials Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 7:00 pm —  Zoom Info Below  Sen. Joe BoncoreCouncilor Lydia EdwardsCouncilor Annissa Essaibi GeorgeRep. Aaron MichlewitzMayor Martin Walsh Join your North End Waterfront neighbors to hear from our elected officials on state and city resources, budgets and other issues important to your family and business.  There will be time for your Read More…

Event Notices Meetings

Wharf District Council Dec.15 Agenda: Two Cannabis Dispensary Proposals, Police Report, Boston Public Market Updates

The Wharf District Council will host their December meeting on Tuesday, December 15th from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. virtually on Zoom. The Council will hear from Rasta Rootz on a proposed marijuana dispensary at 21 Broad Street, and from Tito Jackson on his proposed medical marijuana dispensary at 150 State Street. There will also Read More…

Daily Briefs

Weekend Brief: Restaurants Go Into Hibernation, Haymarket Quietly Celebrates 200th Anniversary, Back to Step 1 of Phase 3, NEMPAC Holiday Open Mic Night

Today is Friday, December 11th and on the 200th anniversary of one of America’s oldest open-air markets, Boston Haymarket vendors are continuing to persevere though the pandemic, read more on The Boston Globe. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 6:00PM NEMPAC Holiday Open Mic Night. Join the North End Music & Performing Read More…