Arts & Culture Event Notices

10 Things to Know About the Echelman Sculpture on the Greenway

May 2015 update: See photos of the installed Echelman Sculpture in this post. [hr] The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy is building on its reputation for bringing unique public art to the parks with the Echelman floating sculpture set to premier this Spring. The artwork will be suspended by ropes over the Greenway park across from the Intercontinental Hotel. Details of the Read More…

Community Daily Briefs

Notable News: Hull Street Sinkhole, Snowy Video, Eataly, Frozen Harbor Walk, MBTA Water Taxi?

In an effort to keep you updated with the things that are being written about the North End / Waterfront, this post is comprised of articles from alternative news sources! A few minutes on this post will make up for an entire week of keeping up with the local buzz.  Sinkhole opens up in North End Read More…

Event Notices

Events: Neighborhood Council Meeting, Boston Living Water Exhibition, Improving the Greenway’s North End Parks

With the temperature hovering in the high 30’s, many may think spring is here! Although the cold is supposed to return for the work week, take a look at some of the following events. Monday, February 23 7:00pm NEWNC Monthly Meeting – Nazzaro Center, 30 North Bennet Street [Rescheduled Date] In addition to the normal meeting agenda, hear from Boston Read More…

Community

The Weekender: Snow Gallery, Parking Space Breakfast, North End Living, Copp’s Hill Snowboarding,

Take a break from shoveling – skim through the top stories of the week and catch up on some of the things you may have missed. Be sure to have a good umbrella and coat if you plan on leaving the apartment! Top Posts This Week: Take the Breakfast, Leave the Parking Space With so much snow making Read More…

Storm Bringing Snow and Rain; Clean Catch Basins and Watch Roofs

Light snowfall is expected to start Saturday afternoon before turning to rain that is expected to last up to 12 hours into Sunday. Officials are worried about the amount of water that will be produced between the rain and large amounts of melting snow. In an effort to help prevent flooding, residents are encouraged to Read More…

Police & Fire

Police Blotter: Snow Plow Damage, Kicking and Punching Motor Vehicle on Powers Court

From this week’s District A-1 Boston Police blotter: Vandalism 02/14 – 02/15/15  ~  11:00pm – 4:00pm Victim reports that her 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee was parked on Fleet Street and received right rear side damage possibly done by a snow plow. Vandalism 02/16/15  ~  10:30am Victim reports that while placing items into his mother’s car, Read More…

Business

Top 10 @NorthEndBoston Tweets of the Week: Prado Visibility, Snow Removal Efforts from Shovelers, Residents, and the National Guard

Crews are out around the clock, whether it is snow removal, gas leaks or repair work, it seems like streets and sidewalks could not get any smaller! If you have had enough of the snow, I hate to tell you but the Twitter world around @NorthEndBoston has been consumed with photos and chatter about the large amounts of snow in the #NorthEnd and Read More…

Community Daily Briefs

Notable News: Greenway Towers, Juice Up, Mavrck, “T” Stabbing & Blizzard Aftermath

Although the North End feels more like the North pole these days, being confined inside provides you with plenty of time to catch up on local news. If you are having a rough case of cabin fever, take a look at a few articles to help pass the time! First Look: Proposed residential tower on Greenway Renderings of Read More…

Event Notices

Events: Mardi Gras Parade, Colonial Chocolate, Paul Revere House School Vacation Programs

Forget the boots, snow shoes may be necessary for this week if you plan on leaving your front door. Nonetheless, while you are on your way to these events make sure you leave with plenty of time so you can take it slow on the trek through the slushy roads and sidewalks, while being mindful Read More…

Community

The Weekender: Parking Spot Wars, Fire Damage Collection, Sledding Fun and a Sunken Ship

The same story, different day. Snow is falling with blizzard like conditions, as if we have a place to put it. Despite it being Valentine’s Day, many may be staying home for a candlelight dinner due to the weather that is not loved by residents these days.  Top Posts This Week: Parking Spot Valentine – Read More…

Police & Fire

Police Blotter: Unarmed Robbery, Breaking & Entering on North Street

From this week’s District A-1 Boston Police blotter: Breaking & Entering Residential 02/11/15  ~  8:30am – 7:45pm A North Street resident reports that when she returned to her apartment when she noticed front door damage and the following property removed laptop, camera, pendant, bracelet and a duffel bag. Detective’s to follow up. Unarmed Robbery 02/11/15 Read More…

Business

Top 10 @NorthEndBoston Tweets of the Week: Clearing Hydrants, Parking Ban Problems and Trash Delays

The Twitter world around @NorthEndBoston has been consumed with the unbearable amounts of snow in the #NorthEnd and #BostonWaterfront. Whether it is the delays in garbage pickup, the parking ban, or making sure fire hydrants are accessible on our sidewalks – the wintry tundra outside has brought many quality of life concerns to light! The Top 10 North End Read More…