The following commentary was submitted by Crosstown Art in the North End, regarding the design of the new construction at 124-126 Salem Street. The chrysanthemum pattern of the railings are decorative, ornate as wrought iron often is at the whim of the artist who weaves it; look at any building in the neighborhood whose fire escapes Read More…
The City of Boston Department of Public Works has issued an educational flyer regarding the upcoming changes in the North End trash schedule. Residential Trash / Recycling Beginning July 1, 2014, North End residential trash and recycling will be collected on Mondays and Fridays only. Please note the added recycling day. Trash will no longer Read More…
Karen is taking a break. This column appeared in December, 2014. Read it for nostalgia because times have changed. Now several downtown neighborhoods enjoy two pick-up days for recycling, which has boosted the recycling rate. Those residents who recycle religiously produce little trash, so the trash pickup days went from three to two in those Read More…