Feasibility studies for a North–South rail link connecting North Station and South Station by underground train have been in the works for years. The discussion recently resurfaced in a Thrillist article about the tunnel being the one missing piece that could connect the whole east coast by train. Proponents of the rail link argue that Read More…
The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) has announced the next stage of planning studies for the Rutherford Avenue Corridor in Charlestown. The Charlestown strategic plan aims to preserve the historic residential core of Charlestown by focusing on growth of underutilized, publicly-owned properties along the Rutherford Avenue Corridor. The formal public process will begin in Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted 33-4 to amend the neighbor notification policy to require notification of any zoning, licensing and construction (ZLC) projects by certified mail or first class mail. The notification must be mailed at least 14 days prior to the meeting where the proposed ZLC action will be presented. Read More…
This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured fireworks, updates from Mayor Walsh, local development, culture, schools and more! Read on below to see the most popular articles from this past week. Fireworks Chaos at the Gassy, DeFilippo Playground Procession-related fireworks caused a trash fire early on Sunday evening at the park on Prince Street in Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association July meeting began with a series of important committee reports. Watch the full video above or skip to points of interest using the timeline below. (00:25) NEWRA President Cheryl Delgreco reminded attendees to send in nominations for the Good Neighbor Award by emailing NEWRA.board@gmail.com. (1:16) NEWRA Vice President Read More…
Check out our weekly social media highlights from residents and visitors in the area. To be featured, tag us @northend.waterfront on Instagram, @northendboston on Twitter, @northendwaterfront on Facebook. Use hashtags #northendboston or #bostonwaterfront. Evening Glow Nature Up Close Furry Feature [hr] It is our 10th Anniversary and we are celebrating a decade of community news at NorthEndWaterfront.com! Keeping this website going Read More…
At a recent Boston City Council meeting, the council discussed the possibility of making Election Day a holiday, so more people are able to participate in voting. Councilor O’Malley suggested the City create a paid holiday for its workers to increase voter turnout. While some NorthEndWaterfront.com readers commented in support of this idea, others expressed Read More…
Anne Hirsch and Jeremy Angier from A+J Art+Design presented an update on the North Square art project and the four sculptures designed for the Square at the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) and North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) July meetings. A+J Art+Design was selected to create the artwork for the renovated Read More…
Watch Boston Harbor Now’s most recent Waterfront Wednesdays episode with Director of Planning Alice Brown and Vice President of Partnerships and Operations Jack Murray to learn more about Boston Harbor’s beaches. In this five minute vlog, Alice and Jack discuss the beaches of Boston Harbor, now some of the cleanest urban beaches in North America. Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted 26-2 in opposition of a one-story addition at 49-49R Charter Street at their July meeting. The proposal also calls for legalizing the present basement occupancy. The changes would result in a change of the total occupancy from six to eight residential units. Watch the presentation by Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted to oppose a proposal for a five-story addition at 97 Salem Street at their July meeting. The final vote was 7 in support and 26 opposed. The proposal was presented by Attorney Daniel Toscano. Watch the presentation in the video above and follow along with this Read More…
The Eliot Upper Innovation School at 39 North Bennet Street in Boston’s North End has been awarded the Preservation Massachusetts’ 2019 Mayor Thomas M. Menino Legacy Award. The new building, serving approximately 300 students in grades 3 through 8, opened in September 2017. It was completely renovated and redesigned by Finegold Alexander Architects. The previous Read More…