Daily Briefs

Tuesday’s Brief: Sweets For a Cause, Playtime Returns, Wharf District Council Meeting

Today is Tuesday, June 16 and after months of being on lockdown, playtime has finally returned to Boston with the reopening of playgrounds and splash pads across the city, read more on the Boston Herald. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 5:00PM Wharf District Council Meeting. Join the Wharf District Council for Read More…

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Monday’s Brief: Walsh Cuts Police Overtime Budget, Author Talk, Dining Out After Quarantine

Today is Monday, June 15 and more than 7,000 people have signed a petition to remove the statue of Abraham Lincoln standing over a freed slave on his knee at the Emancipation memorial in Park Square downtown, read more on MassLive.com. Here’s what else you need to know for the week ahead… 6:00PM Author Talk: Read More…

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Weekend Brief: Outdoor Dining Comes to the North End, Celebrating Saint Anthony of Padua

Today is Friday, June 12 and the streets have come alive with outdoor tables in the North End. Some thought it was very European now that Hanover Street and other streets have turned parking spots into dining space. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 10:00AM Celebrating What Unites Us! At-Home Cooking with Read More…

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Thursday’s Brief: Phase 2 Continues, Police Information Leaked, Ask An Expert, NEWRA Meeting, Movie Club

Today is Thursday, June 11 and Copley and South Shore Plaza along with several other shopping areas opened yesterday as the state continues to reopen during phase 2, read more on WCVB. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 5:30PM NEMPAC Presents: “Ask an Expert” Panel—Leadership in the Arts Roundtable. Curated and hosted Read More…

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Wednesday’s Brief: Bars to Reopen in Last Phase, Angles on Bending Lines, Push to Change Name of Faneuil Hall

Today is Wednesday, June 10 and while restaurants around the state are slowly starting to reopen, bars have been moved to the last phase of the state’s reopening plan, read more on Boston.com. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 1:00PM Angles on Bending Lines: Curator Conversations Series. Presented by the Norman B. Read More…

Featured Health & Environment

What’s the 311? Thacher St. Noise Complaints, Public Disturbance on Hanover St., Jackson Ave. Damaged Sign, Tree Trimming Needed at DeFilippo Park

Welcome back to our weekly update that highlights some of the cases appearing on 311 in the North End/Waterfront neighborhoods. All 311 cases are public information and can be found at 311.boston.gov. Loud Noise Complaint on Thacher St. This 311 user says, ” Extremely loud booms coming from general area in North End.” The original 311 post can Read More…

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Tuesday’s Brief: Firework Complaints, COVID Scams & Fraud Prevention, Facial Recognition Ban Hearing, Lowell Lecture Series, FOCCP Meeting, Commencement 2020

Today is Tuesday, June 9 and reservations are back up and running at a number of restaurants around the city, including Mother Anna’s shown below. For a partial list of restaurants that have officially opened citywide for outdoor dining see Boston.com. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 3:00PM COVID Scams & Fraud Read More…

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Monday’s Brief: Police Budget Review, Restaurants Reopen, Author Talk, NEWNC Meeting, Scholarship Deadline, Rabbits of Lewis Wharf

Today is Monday, June 8 and as of today restaurants across the state are reopening under new guidelines. Read more about how many are putting on masks and praying for the sun during phase 2 of the reopening process on WBUR. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 6:00PM Author Talk – Honor Read More…

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Weekend Brief: Some Restaurant Patios May Reopen Monday, Celebrating What Unites Us, Open Mic Night, Future of Attending a Sporting Event

Today is Friday, June 5 and tomorrow Gov. Baker announces if phase two of the state’s reopening plan will move forward, which would mean several restaurants that are already set up for patio seating like Mare and Trattoria ll Panino in the North End could open as early as Monday, read more on Eater Boston. Read More…

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Thursday’s Brief: No Shows to Office Reopening, Protests Mostly Peaceful Continue, Boston Harbor for All, Cannabis Regulation,Virtual Movie Club

Today is Thursday, June 4. Protests have been mostly peaceful the last two nights, read more on WHDH.com. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 8:45AM Boston Harbor for All: Waterfront Parks & Public Spaces. Join Boston Harbor Now along with public, private, and nonprofit partners for our second biennial symposium on how Read More…

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Wednesday’s Brief: Phase 2 Reopening, Peaceful Protests Continue, Jesse Purvis Joins Councilor Edwards Office

Today is Wednesday, June 3 and thousands of peaceful protestors continued to demonstrate throughout the streets of Boston yesterday, denouncing the deaths of George Floyd and other black people killed by police, read more on The Boston Globe. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 1:00 PM: Angles on Bending Lines: Curator Conversations Read More…

Community Featured Health & Environment

What’s the 311? Illegal Dumping on Endicott St., Property Protection Concerns

Welcome back to our weekly update that highlights some of the cases appearing on 311 in the North End/Waterfront neighborhoods. All 311 cases are public information and can be found at 311.boston.gov. Illegal Dumping on Endicott Street This 311 user says, “Illegal dumping. Somebody is dumping home appliances and remodeling debris in front of our property at 219, Read More…