Colonial Militia on the Prado in front of the Paul Revere Statue and Old North Church

State of the Neighborhood: Sal LaMattina & Aaron Michlewitz Speak to NEWRA

At the April 14, 2011 meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA), both City Councilor Sal LaMattina and State Representative Aaron Michlewitz gave updates on various issues in the neighborhood. Courtesy of NEWRA, videos of both speeches are presented below with a timeline index so viewers can skip to topics of interest. Read More…

Summer Reading at the Boston Public Library

This summer at the BPL, help Boston read one million minutes, play BPL Bingo, Read Your Way to Fenway, and enjoy events for kids and teens! Boston Reads 1 Million Minutes Boston Public Library is challenging the city to read one million minutes this summer, from June 1 – August 31! How can you join? Read More…

Reader Poll: Should Cycle Tracks Receive Priority for Snow Plowing?

In support of year-round bicycling, the City of Boston has prioritized resources toward the plowing and salting of its cycle tracks. In the latest snowstorm, the Connect Historic Boston cycle track in downtown Boston and the North End was cleared before much of the roadway, city-owned sidewalks, corner curbs and parks. This tweet shows Boston Read More…