Your Monday Briefing: Neighborhood Photo: A Red-Tailed Hawk! Notable News Articles: City pressing state for more neighborhood-based liquor licenses City officials are pressing state lawmakers to add dozens more liquor licenses in Boston that would be designated for the city’s less affluent communities. State Representative Aaron Michlewitz says that officials are hoping to give other Read More…
Author: Conor Finley
Ward 3 Democrats Host 2017 Caucus
The Nazzaro Center was the site for the Ward 3 Democratic Committee as they held their annual caucus to elect delegates to the State Convention. The delegates will meet at the convention to discuss priorities of the party agenda over the next few years. Ward members and delegates live throughout all of Ward 3, which includes the North Read More…
The Weekender: Henchman Graffiti, Baby Boutique, 1969 Restored Aerial Video
Recapping the top neighborhood news of the week, take a look at the 5 posts that drove the most traffic! Tagger Hits North End’s Henchman Street Do you recognize this man? The video of this man shows him tagging several buildings on Henchman Street and has been sent to Boston Police, view the post for more information. Read More…
Weekend Guide: 1909 #FlashbackFriday, Sen. Boncore Appointment, Glassware Banned?
Welcome to the weekend! #FlashbackFriday to 1909 in the North End: Explore #Boston history with our #vintage #photos, including this peek at the #NorthEnd in 1909. https://t.co/ZZS5zBONug #throwbackthursday pic.twitter.com/oyUAYY8kYG — Boston Public Library (@BPLBoston) January 26, 2017 Did you catch these articles? Should glassware be banned from local bars? City officials say there are no plans Read More…
Thursday’s Briefing: Food Safety Reports, NBSS Woodworking, Sfizi Reopening as Aquapazza
Happy Thursday! Start with today’s brief: A must see for North Enders! Click the video above to see Mark “Bazooka” DeLuca running through the North End, paying tribute to Tony DeMarco and then other Boston legends as he runs through the streets. DeLuca is the undefeated middleweight (16-0, 10KOs), U.S. Marine Afghan Veteran who will Read More…
Wednesday’s Briefing: From The Community, Seaport Proposal Sued, Paul Revere Events!
Your brief for Wednesday, February 22nd! Crystal Clear on the Prado: https://www.instagram.com/p/BQvDkyAA6bB/?taken-at=254372545 From The Community: Ash Wednesday Services at Old North Church: All are welcome to Imposition of Ashes and Holy Eucharist at Old North Church on Ash Wednesday, March 1 at noon and 6pm. First Time Home Buyer Seminar on Saturday March 4th: Please join us Read More…
Monday Briefing: President’s Day, School Vacation Week, Massive Sea Barrier?
Happy President’s Day! A few scenes gathered from Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/BQtNMwThSs9/?taken-at=254372545 Plan your events with the Community Calendar: Monday, February 20 6:30pm Finding Dory Movie at Faneuil Hall Marketplace Quincy Market Lower Rotunda. Faneuil Hall Marketplace, a historic landmark, will be transformed into a movie theatre where families can come and enjoy a free movie and special Read More…
The Weekender: Urban Renewal Exhibit, North Station Traffic Plan, 5-Story Residential Proposal?
Recapping the top neighborhood news of the week, take a look at the 5 posts that drove the most traffic! Boston’s 1st Urban Renewal – New York Streets at West End Museum The West End museum held an exhibit to portray how the West End was demolished as a victim of ‘urban renewal.’ This new exhibit tells the story of Read More…
Police Blotter: Vehicle Break In, Copper Wire Theft
The following report is from District A-1 Boston Police blotter. Larceny from Motor Vehicle 02/13/17 11:50pm – 12:49am A victim reports that an unknown person entered his parked 2013 Ford Focus on No. Margin Street. The victim stated that sunglasses, spare lenses, US currency and a dashboard camera were taken from the vehicle. Larceny 02/15/17 9:35am Read More…
Weekend Briefing: Waterfront Value, President’s Day Closings, Handicap Snow Removal?
Things to know for the Weekend! Neighborhood observation: @FortPointer @JohnAKeith @NorthEndBoston Why would you do this north end? Presum. HC person can't shovel… neighborly love? pic.twitter.com/UciC4jNxWN — AG (@agroinc) February 16, 2017 Plan your events with the Community Calendar: Sunday, February 19 3:30pm LeggiAMO Insieme. The volunteer group Nati per Leggere of Greater Boston, in collaboration with I AM Read More…
Despite Development, North Station Mobility Plan to Decrease Congestion?
The North Station Area Mobility Action Plan is a multimodal transportation plan that encompasses the surrounding area of North Station and the Bulfinch Triangle. The plan hopes to alleviate traffic and pedestrian congestion while preparing for the residential increase stemming from several developments in that direct area. You may remember the post about the previous meeting held Read More…
#ThrowbackThursday’s Briefing: Hostetter’s Waterfront Vision, Chili Contest, Parking Note!
#ThrowbackThursday to Valentine’s Day, Mayor Walsh Style: Happy Valentine's Day and happy birthday to Miss Viola in the North End, who turned 96 yesterday. #ValentinesDay2017 pic.twitter.com/S7mvBSdrAa — Mayor Marty Walsh (@marty_walsh) February 14, 2017 Today and the weekend on the Community Calendar: Thursday, February 16 5:30pm Chili Cup at Ned Devine’s. The 8th Annual Chili Cup hosted Read More…












