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North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council 2018 Elections; Nomination Papers Available

The annual election for North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) is coming up on May 19, 2018 where six of the twelve seats will be decided. May 7th is the deadline to submit your papers, available at the Nazzaro Center (30 N. Bennet Street) front desk and on the NEWNC Facebook page. Are you Read More…

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Weekly Top Reads: Dock Square Project, Cornhole Tournament, Tobin Bridge Work, Roof Gardens, Charlestown Bridge Project & Library Bricks

This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured development projects, bridge repairs, neighborhood events and more! Read on below to see the most popular articles from this past week. Dock Square Garage Plan Shows Limits of Building Over Existing Parking Structure The limits of building on top of an existing parking garage became apparent at last Read More…

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Your North End / Waterfront Guide to Marathon Weekend & Patriots’ Day!

Saturday, April 14 Boston Athletic Association 5K and Invitational Mile. The 5K will begin at 8 a.m. on Charles Street near the Center Gate of the Public Gardens. Charles Street between Boylston and Beacon Streets will be closed beginning at 6 a.m. The Invitational Mile begins after the 5K on Boylston Street. Portions of Boylston, Newbury, Read More…

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Initial Questions About North Washington Street Bridge Project Answered at Neighborhood Council Meeting

Jeff Dietrich led a community chat at the April North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) meeting to answer questions about the North Washington Street Bridge project and encourage residents to attend the upcoming public meetings. Thursday, April 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Bunker Hill Knights of Columbus in Charlestown. Thursday, April 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Read More…

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Weekly Top Reads: Food Truck Season, City Councilor Newsletter, Parking Fines to Fund Transportation Projects, Opening Day, Egg Hunt Photos & St. John School Science Fair

This week’s top reads on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured some signs of spring with outdoor food and fun, along with transportation improvements and city updates. Read on below to see the most popular articles from this past week. Greenway Food Trucks Return for the Season! The Greenway Conservancy announced a new line-up of 38 food trucks and Read More…

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Reader Poll: Where Should Recreational Marijuana Dispensaries Be Located in Boston?

On Monday, the Cannabis Control Commission launched its online licensing system to start accept business applications for marijuana licenses in Massachusetts. An article in the Boston Globe reports nearly 200 prospective operators have expressed interest in opening a recreational marijuana business in Massachusetts. Two groups will have their applications processed first: medical marijuana dispensaries that are Read More…

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Weekly Top Reads: Flooding Hearing, Short-Term Rentals, Hub on Causeway, Greenway Gardens, Lenny the Clam & the Last West End Resident

This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured city planning, development, reconstructed gardens, historical tales and more! Read on below to see the most popular articles from the past week. Hearing on Flooding Brings Together City Groups to Discuss Strategies & Solutions On Monday, Boston City Councilor At-Large and Chair of the Committee on Planning, Development Read More…

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The Hub on Causeway Phase III Project Change – Increased Office Tower Height and Floor Plates

On Monday, March 26, The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) held a joint impact advisory group and public meeting to discuss proposed changes to the office tower at the Hub on Causeway at North Station. The two key changes to the project would be an increase of the office tower height from 480 feet Read More…

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Reader Poll: What Should Be Boston’s Next Infrastructure Project?

From gondolas to MBTA woes, Boston is always brainstorming the next big infrastructure project for the city. Whether it’s extending the subway, connecting trains, or building tunnels, everyone has opinions and ideas, many of which have been talked about for years. WBUR recently posted an article highlighting some of these long talked about plans, including Read More…

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Weekly Top Reads: Charlestown Bridge, Haymarket Hotel, North Square Art, Abstract Sculpture Reconfiguration, Public Hearing About Flooding, & NEMPAC Perform-a-Thon!

This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured a bunch of different development projects – buildings, bridges, and art! Read on below to see the most popular articles from this past week. North Washington Street Bridge Project Approved – Public Meeting April 19 The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Board of Directors have approved a $177 Read More…