A pedestrian walks down Hanover Street past an empty Paul Revere Mall, possibly carrying take out from a local restaurant. Many neighborhood eateries are still offering take out and delivery during the COVID-19 emergency. See a list of open businesses and what services they are offering here. Photo by Lisa Armstrong. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular Read More…
A letter from the U.S. Postal Service: During these challenging times, postal employees are working hard to ensure residents stay connected with their world through the mail. Whether it’s medications, a package, a paycheck, benefits or pension check, a bill, or letter from a family member, postal workers understand that every piece of mail is Read More…
Dr. Joseph Mendola spotted his neighbor playing with her child out on their deck with numerous colorful toys. Asking if she minded if he took their photo, the woman agreed it was okay. Mendola writes, “It gave me a moment of pleasure to see a beautiful carefree child surrounded by color in the midst of Read More…
The North Bennet Street School (NBSS) has announced the school will not reopen for in-person work or teaching this semester due to COVID-19. NBSS closed its building on North Street on March 11, just before Mayor Walsh closed all Boston Public Schools, as the spread of coronavirus began to escalate. Since then, NBSS has moved Read More…
Chris Macera shares this view of the Leonard P. Zakim Memorial Bridge on a clear, sunny day encouraging everyone to “Get outside! But keep your social distance.” Jon Campanelli shared this photo from his quiet Monday morning stroll along the Surface Road. This castle-like building is the Flour & Grain Exchange building, completed back in Read More…
Effective Monday, April 6, new, tighter restrictions will be put in place in the City of Boston to reduce the impact and spread of the coronavirus. Announced by Mayor Marty Walsh on Sunday, April 5, every individual is now encouraged to cover their mouth and nose when out in public. This includes when on essential Read More…
Dear Neighbors, As we begin to feel the effects of the outbreak of COVID-19 in Boston and around the world, our ability to personally connect and communicate has been compromised, so I want to take time to reach out to you directly. Let me start by saying, thank you. Thank you for your patience and Read More…
Anthony Dettore put his design skills to good use and built this easy reference guide of the area restaurants offering pick-up and delivery in the North End / Waterfront area. “It will make it easier for all of us in the neighborhood to support our favorite places that are trying like hell to stay afloat,” he Read More…
April showers are hopefully bringing some May flowers! Frankie Boyer spotted some flowers already blooming at the Armenian Heritage Park along the Greenway. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Send in your photos using our Submit a Post form, via email to info@northendwaterfront.com or tag @northend.waterfront on Instagram. Please include a caption or story telling us about your photo. See Read More…
In an effort to support the storefront small businesses across Boston’s 20 Main Street districts, the Boston Main Streets Foundation (BMSF) has established a $100,000 COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund and is seeking the public’s help to double this amount through online crowdfunding donations. The Boston Main Streets Foundation COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund will distribute $1,000 Read More…
State officials extended the emergency order closing of non-essential businesses through May 4th and announced several updates related to the COVID-19 outbreak. In addition, the Department of Public Health’s Stay-At-Home Advisory remains in effect. Hotels, motels, and short-term rentals may now only be used for efforts related to fighting COVID-19, like front line health workers Read More…
District One City Councilor Lydia Edwards, who is also the Chair of the Boston City Council Committee on Housing and Community Development, is proposing a reallocation of $2 million of Community Preservation Act revenue to an emergency rental voucher program to provide relief for residents economically impacted by COVID-19. The Community Preservation Act (CPA) typically provides Read More…