Community Daily Briefs

Wednesday’s Brief: Airbnb Regulations, Seaport Transformation, Open House!

February 1, 2017 – What you should know! Heads up! Valentine’s Day is around the corner: https://www.instagram.com/p/BP6AELAgdwt/?taken-at=254372545 Notable news from alternate sources: AirBNB taxes, regulation in new House bill New regulations on Short-term rentals such as Airbnb are estimated to generate around $50 million in revenue by regulating them similar to hotels, with taxes, registration with Read More…

Community Daily Briefs

Tuesday’s Briefing: 1949, Hanover Street Penthouse, 1K Renovation?

What you should know for Tuesday, January 31, 2017! Cross Street and Salem Street – April 25, 1949: Plan your events with the Community Calendar:  Tuesday, January 31 6:00pm Commonwealth Conversation Tour at Suffolk Law’s Sargent Hall. The first Commonwealth Conversation tour will be hosted by Senator Joseph Boncore of Winthrop, and will be located at 120 Tremont Street, Read More…

Community Daily Briefs

Monday’s Guide: Bird Watch, Olympic Medalist, Housing Panel, Best Restaurants?

https://www.instagram.com/p/BPx4_wJhmtP/?taken-at=254372545&hl=en Things to know for Monday Plan your events with the Community Calendar:  Monday, January 30 6:00pm City Councilors Panel on Housing at BSA Space, 290 Congress St., Suite 200. BSA Space is hosting Parochialism vs. Production, a panel discussion focusing on how Boston’s municipal, building industry, and community leaders can work together to build housing that meets the Read More…

Community

The Weekender: Tresca Update, Gov’t Center Project, City Hall Facelift, Batting Cage!

Recapping the top post of the week, take a look at the 5 posts that drove the most traffic! New Chef and Team Join Ray Bourque at North End’s Tresca Entering their 10th year on Hanover Street, Tresca Restaurant and Bar will start a new chapter with new owners, new management, and Executive Chef, Rich Ansara. Read More…

Police & Fire

Police Blotter: Stolen Firearms I.D. From Vehicle

The following report is from District A-1 Boston Police blotter. Larceny from Motor Vehicle 01/25/17  ~  11:00am – 11:30am Victim reports that he parked his 2008 Ford Econoline van on Commercial Street. When he returned to his vehicle his wallet containing his Massachusetts Firearms I.D. was taken from the console inside the van.

Community Daily Briefs

Weekend Guide: North End Humor, NEAD Bingo, RUFF Weekend, TD Security!

Things to know for the Weekend: Event planning with the Community Calendar:  Saturday, January 28 10:00am Movie Showing: Boston’s North End at North End Library. There will be a showing of “Boston’s North End – An Italian American Story” sponsored by the North End Historical Society. Located at 25 Parmenter Street, more information. 2:00pm RUFF Event at Polkadog Read More…

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Thursday’s Briefing: Becoming Boston’s Little Italy, Wine-Pasta-Produce, January Rain?

What you should know for Thursday: Nothing on the Community Calendar for today, looking ahead:  Saturday, January 28 10:00am Movie Showing: Boston’s North End at North End Library. There will be a showing of “Boston’s North End – An Italian American Story” sponsored by the North End Historical Society. Located at 25 Parmenter Street, more information. 2:00pm RUFF Event Read More…

Community Daily Briefs

Wednesday’s Briefing: Globe Does North End, Combining Apartments, Name the Street?

Things to know for Wednesday! Notable News from Alternate Sources: Where to eat and what to order in Boston’s North End From top end dining to neighborhood pizza joints, this article profiles the top 15 restaurants, and also gives their recommendation for what to order. The Boston Globe has more on the roundup that ranges from Bricco and Mamma Read More…

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Monday’s Guide: ZLC Meeting, Sail Boston Preparations, 151 Liquor Licenses, Pats Playoffs

Things to know for Monday, January 22, 2017! The Community Calendar, your local scheduler:  Tuesday, January 24 7:00pm Zoning, Licensing & Construction Committee Meeting (NEWRA) at the Mariner’s House, 11 North Square, 2nd Floor, all are welcome to attend. This past weekend: Women’s March & Pats Game. https://www.instagram.com/p/BPk0lZpj5Yi/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BPiZKl5AC4S/?taken-by=boswomensmarch&hl=en Did you happen to see the following articles? Officials Look to Read More…

Transportation

North Station Area Mobility Action Plan Seeks to Alleviate Congestion [Video]

Short term and long term plans were conveyed at the most recent public meeting for the North Station Area Mobility Action Plan (NSAMAP). Held at the West End Museum, most of what was presented was public feedback from action items that were solicited by the public’s input through on-street and online surveys. Starting with the process overview and providing a quick Read More…

Community

The Weekender: Brinks Anniversary, BYOB Not, Caffe Break-in, Greenway Cabin?

Recapping the top post of the week, take a look at the 5 posts that drove the most traffic! 67 Years Ago: Great Brink’s Robbery in Boston’s North End This past week marked 67 years since the Great Brink’s Robbery took place at the corner of Commercial and Prince Streets, resulting in the “crime of Read More…

Police & Fire

Police Blotter: Bossman Throws Down, Shattered Café, Scrapped Car Parts

The following report is from District A-1 Boston Police blotter. Simple Assault & Battery 01/07/17  ~  2:13pm Victim reports she went to her boyfriends job site at Hanover Street and Congress Street to meet him. While at that location the boyfriend’s boss came out, picked her up and threw her down on the pavement and Read More…