The Boston Transportation Department (BTD) has announced fines will be increased effective Monday, July 2, for parking in violation of eleven City parking regulations. The revenue from the increased fines will go toward transportation projects prioritized in Go Boston 2030. See the regulations effected and increased amounts in the BTD press release posted below. Fines Read More…
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37th Annual Harborfest Celebrates Independence Day June 28 through July 5
The 37th annual Boston Harborfest will kick off on Thursday, June 28 with an opening ceremony at 11 a.m. at Faneuil Hall Marketplace! Harborfest is a multi-day, family-friendly festival with activities celebrating American Independence, honoring the city’s colonial roots and showcasing Boston’s harbor. It is the largest Fourth of July festival in the country. The festivities begin at Read More…
Canceled: Join the Armenian Heritage Park Under the Strawberry Moon on June 28
**Please note this event has been canceled due to weather.** The Armenian Heritage Park will host a moonlit labyrinth walk under the Strawberry Moon on Thursday, June 28 beginning at 8:30 p.m. Chocolate-dipped strawberries will be hosted by Vicki Lee’s and luscious iced teas will be hosted by MEM Tea Imports. Participants will also have Read More…
North End & West End Students Earn Boston College High School Honors
The following Boston College High students achieved High Honors for the fourth quarter: Pietro Brocca 2021 of the North End. Liam Walsh 2021 of the North End. The following Boston College High students achieved Honors for the fourth quarter: Carter Begley 2020 of the West End. Mika Bauk 2021 of the West End. Emiliano Valencia-Donohue 2021 of the West End. For Read More…
Neighborhood Photo: New Flower Bed and Plantings at Union Wharf
New plantings were part of this Union Wharf renovation on Commercial Street. “Love these annuals and perennials,” said Terese O’Connell who shared this picture. “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 Read More…
Video: “The Last Little Italy” Fights Proposed Starbucks in North End
“The Last Little Italy” is a new video opposing the proposed Starbucks store at the gateway to Boston’s North End, located on the corner of Hanover and Cross Streets. The video was created by Rocco Capano and features many of the North End caffes and business owners. The group has been active on Facebook and Read More…
Bike the Cycle Track with Boston Bikes!
Join the Boston Bikes team for a Connect Historic Boston (CHB) bike ride along the city’s cycle track on Friday, June 22. The ride will begin at 5:30 p.m. at South Station. From there, spend an hour biking along the cycle track, stopping along the way to learn about the CHB project. The ride will Read More…
Photo: School Field Day at Puopolo Park (Grass vs Turf)
School field day at Puopolo Park, 80 degs 11:00 AM. 6/20. If this were artificial turf as proposed by Parks Dept the field would be about 120 degs. How usable would it be? Submitted by John Modzelewski. (Read previous letter here on grass vs turf.) “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Send in your photos Read More…
North End Junior All-Stars Take on South Berwick in Scrimmage – June 28th
The North End Junior All Stars scrimmage game is set for 6:00 p.m. on June 28th, at Langone Park. We will be hosting the South Berwick, Maine 9 year-old Junior All Stars. They will be traveling down, some by rail to North Station, to take on our North End team. Gregg Sessler, Chef / Proprietor of CAVA tapas & wine Read More…
Copp’s Hill Burying Ground Recommended for Community Preservation Act Funding
Copp’s Hill Burying Ground has been recommended to receive $104,400 as part of the spring pilot program for the City’s Community Preservation Act funding. This program will fund ready-to-go projects focused on historic preservation, affordable housing, and parks and open space. Copp’s Hill Burying Ground is one of 35 recommended projects, selected by the Community Preservation Read More…
Eliot School Cheers 8th Graders at Old North Church Ceremony
The Eliot Innovation School celebrated its 8th graders at a promotion ceremony held at Old North Church last week. Eliot Principal Traci Griffith said, “We are proud of who our grade 8 students are today and who they will become tomorrow!” The keynote speaker was Mr. Michael O’Neill, School Committee Member. City Councilor Lydia Edwards also Read More…
Bow & Arrow Celebrates Four Years in Business [Photos]
Business owners Kellyn Anderson and Jill Miller recently celebrated Bow & Arrow’s fourth year in business with drinks and dessert at their 215 Hanover Street location. Kellyn and Jill have been providing beauty services to the neighborhood for over 12 years. This most recent anniversary of Bow & Arrow was special since they had just Read More…