Mayor Walsh has announced his 2019 environment and transportation legislative package containing six bills focused on preparing for and mitigating climate change, as well as advancing transportation projects and increasing safety on city streets. The first of two environmental bills focuses on the Mayor’s plan for a Resilient Boston Harbor to protect against rising sea levels Read More…
Boston’s plastic bag ordinance went into effect December 14, banning plastic bags at check-out counters across the city. Retailers are now transitioning to paper, compostable or reusable bags that customers can purchase for a minimum of 5 cents. The purpose of the ban is to reduce plastic waste in the oceans and on our city Read More…
This week’s top posts on NorthEndWatefront.com featured New Year’s Eve celebrations, a neighborhood fire, short-term rentals, and more! Read on below to see the most popular articles from the past week. Dryer Fire Evacuates North End Building; Resident Uses Historic Street Fire Box Alarm When 911 Fails Residents of 94-96 Endicott Street were evacuated for Read More…
Wireless companies, especially Verizon and private partner Extenet, have been swapping out traditional street lights in the North End for micro cell towers hosting a distributed antenna system to enhance wireless phone and data usage in the neighborhood. The system is being installed on city-owned street light poles in the North End. The poles have a Read More…
Governor Baker signed a bill to tax and regulate short term rentals in Massachusetts on Friday, December 29. The North End’s own Rep. Aaron Michlewitz helped lead the negotiations to bring together the Mass. House, Senate and Governor’s Office. It requires hosts to pay the same 5.7% lodging tax that is paid by hotels, unless they Read More…
This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured local business, Wharf District updates, City Council projects, neighborhood fundraising and more! Read on below to see the most popular reads from the past week. Grand Opening: Forcella Comes to North Square Just in time for the Christmas holiday, Forcella opened at 33 North Square. The 34-seat restaurant is Read More…
Boston Harbor Now has teamed up with several local businesses and cultural institutions in the Waterfront neighborhood to bring you a full line-up of activities to ring in the new year! The fun starts at 11 a.m. on New Year’s Eve and continues all day, culminating in harbor fireworks at midnight. There will be an Read More…
State regulations on short-term rentals (AirBnB, HomeAway, VRBO, etc.) are back on the table after the Massachusetts House and Senate reached an agreement in late December, during the waning days of the two-year legislation session. Governor Baker received the revised bill on Thursday, December 20, and now has ten days to decide if he will sign Read More…
It’s that time of year when out of offices are up and people travel near and far to visit with friends and family. What’s your favorite tradition over the holiday season? Vote in our poll and add your comments in the section below.
This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com had a little bit of everything – local petitions, sports at neighborhood businesses, health, environment, schools and community events! Read on below to see the most popular articles from the past week. Residents Ask for Transparency Around the Nazzaro Center’s Future North End resident Ellen Hume, along with Kirsten Read More…
Boston City Council is considering creating a buffer zone that would restrict how close marijuana dispensaries and liquor stores can be to recovery facilities. Regulations already enforced on these businesses say they must be at least half a mile apart from one another and cannot be within 500 feet of a school. Opponents of a Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) held its December 2018 meeting on December 13, starting with a series of committee reports. Watch the video above and follow along with this timeline. (00:32) NEWRA President Cheryl Delgreco opened the meeting with a thank you to everyone who helped with the annual NEWRA party held at the Read More…