A new application round for Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding, providing support for affordable housing, parks and open spaces, and historic preservation projects is now open. Applications are due September 27, 2019. The Community Preservation Act provides funds collected from a surcharge on real estate taxes for local community projects. This 1-percent surcharge and a state match Read More…
This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured a little bit of everything – culture, politics, transportation, development, local activities, and more! Read on below to see the most popular articles from this past week. 99th Feast of Madonna Della Cava [Photo Gallery] The Madonna Della Cava Society held their 99th annual feast last weekend, complete Read More…
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A recent study by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) declared what many residents already know: traffic is only getting worse in the Commonwealth. The image above shows the estimated commute from the South Shore into Boston on a weekday at 8:30 a.m., with orange and red indicating the severe congestion along I-93. Several suggestions Read More…
This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured neighborhood events, transportation, families, fundraisers and more! Read on below to see the most popular articles from this past week. 105th Saint Agrippina’s Feast in Boston’s North End (Photo Gallery) The 105th St. Agrippina’s Feast was held last weekend, starting on Thursday evening on Hanover Street and ending Read More…
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North End residents are just over a month in to the new trash collection schedule of Monday and Thursday mornings, altered from the previous schedule of Monday and Friday mornings. Consequently, the traditional Thursday street sweeping was moved to Friday. There were a few goals behind this switch, explained by Superintendent of Waste Reduction Brian Read More…
This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured construction, climate change, neighborhood stories, art, culture and more! Read on below to see the most popular articles from this past week. Officials Cite Contractor as Creating “Unsafe and Dangerous Worksite” After Woman Hurt City officials investigated the scene and the contractor involved in last week’s tragic incident Read More…
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Boston’s Climate Ready Downtown and the North End Project team recently gave an update on their plans to protect the neighborhood from flooding due to rising sea levels. Two main options have been identified: 1. Raise the roadway and bike lanes by 5-7 feet. This has the advantage of being public property so it would be easier Read More…
This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured police incidents, parking rights, neighborhood development, culture, birthdays and more! Read on below to see the most popular articles from this past week. Metal Falls from Commercial Wharf Roof Hitting Woman on Sidewalk Metal debris, possibly a railing, fell from the roof of Commercial Wharf and hit a Read More…
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