Mayor Kim Driscoll of Salem, Mayor Thomas McGee of Lynn and Mayor Marty Walsh of Boston participated in a discussion about the future of the harbor last Thursday as part of the Boston Harbor for All Summit. The overarching question posed to the Mayors was, “What does ‘Harbor for All’ mean for you, your city, and Read More…
Boston Parks & Recreation hosted their third and final community meeting last week to discuss improvements to Langone & Puopolo Parks. Two final design concepts were presented and attendees provided feedback on which layout, or which features of the two layouts, they preferred. One of the biggest concerns discussed was whether the multi-use field at Read More…
This week’s top reads on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured neighborhood history, city council updates, parks improvements, local elections and community events! Read on below to see the most popular articles from this past week. A Shtetl in the City, Part 3, “A Vanished World” This third installment of Nicholas Dello Russo’s A Shtetl in the City, reflects on Read More…
Boston City Council has voted to reinstate the sandwich board ordinance for one year, allowing all businesses to use free-standing signs on public walkways as long as they follow certain requirements. This is an amended version of Mayor Walsh’s pilot program passed in 2015. Last August, the Council voted to reject the proposal to make permanent Read More…
Smart devices such as Alexa and Google Home are becoming more common in today’s homes, and people can now control things like their thermostat and lights through an app on their phone. Next up, robotic furniture? Curbed Boston recently shared an article about a robotic set-up “Ori”, that can transform from a bed, to a closet, Read More…
North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) executives and committees gave a series of reports at their May meeting. The updates are broken into three videos below, with a timeline included so you can follow along or jump to areas of interest. (0:06) President Mary McGee opened with some agenda updates – 38 Fleet Street Read More…
City Councilor Lydia Edwards addressed trash hokies, the Bova’s curb, Hanover Street paving and cell phone antenna boxes at a Committee on Ways & Means meeting last week. Trash and trash removal is a hot topic in the North End. Councilor Edwards noted at the Committee meeting that six new hokies have been hired and asked if Read More…
This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured city planning, new businesses, art displays, performances and more! Read on below to see the most popular articles from this past week. Residents Bear Hours of Circling Plane Noise During Garden Game A loud, low flying prop plane circled dozens of times above the North End / Waterfront Read More…
Jesse Brackenbury, Executive Director of Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy, provided updates on the new Business Improvement District (BID) and the Carolyn Lynch Garden at the May Residents’ Association meeting. Jesse spoke first about the Greenway BID (00:43). MassDOT has historically provided about 40% of the Greenway budget and the Conservancy handles the other 60%. That 40% Read More…
The days are getting warmer and soon we’ll be seeing sunsets after 8 p.m! With this extended evening light, people are becoming more active in the after-work hours. What’s your favorite thing to do on a pleasant evening in the neighborhood? Vote in our poll and add your own ideas and comments in the section Read More…
Jennifer Royle, owner of Dare to Taste, LLC., has applied to the Board of Appeal to utilize the basement level of 445 Hanover Street as a food prep area. This will be the kitchen for her private dining / event space called “Table”, which Jennifer plans to open on the ground-level. The space will be Read More…
Candidates for Suffolk County Register of Deeds Stephen Murphy and Katie Forde introduced themselves to community members at the May North End Residents’ Association (NEWRA) meeting. Current Register Stephen Murphy spoke first, reminding attendees about his background and the work he has done as Register of Deeds over the past two years. Improved the Suffolk Register Read More…