Daily Briefs

Monday’s Brief: Happy Pills, NEWNC Meeting, New Ferry Dock, Langham Hotel Meeting

Today is Monday, February 10 and last Friday Mayor Walsh announced a temporary ferry dock to be installed at Lewis Mall next to the Maverick Square T Stop this summer, adding another access point for water taxis as the city looks to implement ferry service across the harbor, read more on Universal Hub. Here’s what Read More…

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Weekend Brief: Gov’t Center Garage Construction to Impact Haymarket Station, Valentine’s Day Party, Friday Films, Creative Writing Group

Today is Friday, February 7 and it’s prime time for celebrity spotting in Boston. Not only is Disney filming it’s latest movie in the North End, but Showtime’s series “City on a hill” stars are also taking to the streets of the city, read more on WCVB.com. Here’s what else you need to know for Read More…

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Thursday’s Brief: Disney+ “Godmothered” Filming, Mindful Minis, Neighborhood Night, Public Safety Meeting

Today is Thursday, February 6 and here’s a joke from local comedian Ben Alper: “It’s been reported the Patriots are willing to pay Tom Brady more than $30 million to keep him in New England – plus pay for his AARP Gold Membership card.” – Ben Alper. Here’s what else you need to know for Read More…

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Wednesday’s Brief: Available Skyscrapers, NPC Public Meeting, Book Talk, Local Easter Eggs in Boston-Themed Super Bowl Ad

Today is Wednesday, February 5 and if you happened to catch Hyundai’s Boston-themed ad that aired during this past Sunday’s Super Bowl, you may have noticed a few local Easter eggs, read more on Boston.com. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 6:00PM 55 India Street NPC Public Meeting. Stop by City Hall Read More…

Community Featured

What’s the 311? Crosswalk and Traffic Lane Painting Needed, Street Lights Out on Richmond St. & Fulton St.

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. Painting Needed at Cooper St North End Boston This 311 user says, “Corner of Cooper and Endicott Streets desperately need a cross walk painted on it.” Read More…

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Tuesday’s Brief: Mamma Maria Named Among Most Romantic Restaurants, DCR Locks Closed, Wharf District Council Meeting, Book Talk

Today is Tuesday, February 4 and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health confirmed that a man in Boston has the first official case of a novel Coronavirus in the city after returning from Wuhan, China – read more of WBUR. Here’s what else you need to know for today… DCR Locks Closed. The Department of Read More…

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Monday’s Brief: Chiefs Win Super Bowl, Spring on the Way, Meritage Restaurant Closing

Today is Monday, February 3… Punxsutawney Phil brought good news on Groundhog Day — The forecasting groundhog did NOT see his shadow. Spring is on the way! See more about the weather-predicting rodent. Congrats to the Kansas City Chiefs for winning Super Bowl LIV 31-20 over the San Francisco 49ers! What did you like the Read More…

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Weekend Brief: Super Bowl Weekend, Friday Films, Teen Creative Writing Group, Active Date Night Ideas

Today is Friday, January 31 and it feels as though this month has dragged on for longer than usual. Some say it’s due to the Patriots’ shortened playoff season – others are just glad they can watch this Sunday’s big game without feeling to pressure to call out of work for the duck boat parade! Read More…

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Thursday’s Brief: Nick Varano Sells Strega Restaurants Outside the North End to Smith & Wollensky; Downtown Planning Workshop Today

Today is Thursday, January 30 Local Restaurant News: Strega Restaurants Sold to Smith & Wollensky Parent, Danu Nick Varano, the founder of The Varano Group, has sold all of his restaurant holdings outside of the North End, including Strega Waterfront in the Seaport, Strip by Strega in the Park Plaza Hotel, Strega Prime in Woburn, Read More…

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Wednesday’s Brief: New POKE Restaurant Opens, DCR Charles River Dam Locks Closed, Movie Matinee, Friends of Cutillo Park Meeting

Today is Wednesday, January 29 and Valentine’s Day is just over a couple weeks away! Boston Magazine has pulled together a guide for the most romantic day in Boston, read more here. Here’s what else you need to know for today… DCR Charles River Dam Locks Closed. On Wednesday, January 29 at 6 a.m. and Read More…

Community Featured Health & Environment

What’s the 311? Tree Request on Copp’s Hill, Commercial St. Light Out, Dead Animal on Library Roof

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. New Tree Requests at Intersection Of Copp’s Hill Ter & Commercial St This 311 user writes, “Our North End Girl Scout troop would like some trees Read More…

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Tuesday’s Brief: Coronavirus Preparations, ZLC Meeting, All Signs Point to Italy

Today is Tuesday, January 28 and one of your fellow North End dog lovers has a special open letter for the dog owners in the neighborhood, read more here. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 7:00PM ZLC Meeting: 471-477 Hanover St; 27 Sheafe St. The ZLC will hear an appeal to change Read More…