Today is Monday, March 23 and the Boston Bruins owner Jeremy Jacobs announced a coronavirus crisis plan on Saturday that established a $1.5 million fund to pay part-time arena employees, read more on Masslive.com. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 1:00PM Virtual Public Hearing: COVID-19 Preparedness. Please see the following link to Read More…
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Weekend Brief: Neighbors Serenade Each Other from Windows, Connecting Restaurants to Seniors, Cancelled Events
Today is Friday, March 20 and District One City Councilor Lydia Edwards’ office is compiling a list to help connect restaurants and seniors during the coronavirus pandemic, read more about the program here. Here’s what else you need to know for this weekend… 1:00PM POSTPONED: Films of Ida Lupino: Hard, Fast and Beautiful! All Boston Read More…
Thursday’s Brief: St. Joseph’s Day, Brady Leaves New England, Parking During Pandemic, Cancelled Events
Today is Thursday, March 19 and here’s some comic relief to start your day from local comedian Ben Alper: “After 20 seasons, 42-year-old Tom Brady announced he’s leaving the New England Patriots. He said his decision had nothing to do with money and everything to do with a rookie teammate giving him a coffee cup Read More…
Wednesday’s Brief: North End Restaurants Forced to Lay Off Workers, Cancelled Events, Eerie Hanover Street
Today is Wednesday, March 18 and the Carney Hospital in Dorchester is the first dedicated COVID-19 hospital in the nation that is caring for and treating patients who have tested positive for coronavirus. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 5:30PM CANCELLED: Oscar Wilde Film Series: The Importance of Being Earnest. Join the Read More…
What’s the 311? COVID-19 Questions, Dog Park Maintenance, Resident Parking, Morning Trash
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. COVID-19 Concern in the North End This 311 user says, “Can you tell us how many Covid-19 cases there are in the North End and whether Read More…
Tuesday’s Brief: St. Patrick’s & Evacuation Day, Restaurant Owners Say Ban is Needed, Mayor Walsh to Give Coronavirus Public Update
Today is Tuesday, March 17 and the North End/Waterfront community has come together and started a list of helping hands for those kind enough to offer their services during these difficult times for our neighbors, see the full list of offers here. Here’s what else you need to know for today… St. Patrick’s & Evacuation Read More…
Monday’s Brief: Schools Close, Public Gatherings & Eating Out Banned over Coronavirus, City Council Hearing on COVID-19, Cancelled Events
Today is Monday, March 16 and if you are elderly and living in the local area, North End residents are available to help run essential errands and go grocery shopping during these difficult times, read more here. Here’s what else you need to know for the week ahead… 5:30PM City Council Hearing: Coronavirus. This hearing will be Read More…
Friday’s Brief: Restaurants Rethink Communal Dining, Friday Films Series
Today is Friday, March 13 and a North End resident who is worried she has the Coronavirus and whose doctor recommend she get tested was turned away from health officials, read more on CBS Boston. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 12:30PM CANCELLED: ABCD Service Center St. Patrick’s Day Party. This event Read More…
Thursday’s Brief: Traffic Drops in the Midst of Coronavirus, 30-Minute Reads, Sunset over Hanover
Today is Thursday, March 12 and if you’re looking for ways to keep busy at home over these next fews weeks, be sure to check out one of the 10 best titles for understanding the city of Boston better, read more on Curbed Boston. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 4:00PM 30-Minute Read More…
Wednesday’s Brief: 97 Salem Street Loses Bid to Build Higher, Hanover Alley Battle, Oscar Wilde Film Series
Today is Wednesday, March 11. Two building owners on Hanover Street are battling over who gets to use the three-foot-wide alleyway between Romano Florist and the building formerly occupied by High Gear Jewelry, taking the matter all the way up to the Massachusetts Appeals Court. The court ruled that, because of disputed facts, a jury Read More…
What’s the 311? Endicott St. Pothole, Trash Blown on Richmond St., Debris Dumped
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. Pothole at 135 Endicott St, Apt 1 This 311 user says, “Pothole in street from across from 135 Endicott street Boston north end.” The original 311 Read More…
Tuesday’s Brief: Southie St. Patrick’s Day Parade Cancelled, Boston Traffic, FOCCP Monthly Meeting
Today is Tuesday, March 10 and the latest version of roadway reports rank Boston as the most congested city in the U.S. with the average commuter losing 149 hours to traffic last year, read more on WGBH.org. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 6:30PM FOCCP Monthly Meeting at Mariner’s House. Stop by Read More…












