The annual Memorial Day ceremony was held this weekend at Boston Common and the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. As part of the ceremony, family members and others read the 270 names of the fallen men and women who served in the Iraq or Afghanistan wars in front of the Garden of Flags. The majestic garden of Read More…
The following are recent incidents reported by Boston Police District A-1 for the North End / Waterfront area. Breaking & Entering / Commercial05/20/18 9:40amPolice Officers responded to a Commercial Street pool for a removal of homeless people on the property. Officers met with the caller who stated she found the lock to the gate Read More…
Boston Harbor Islands kicks off their 2018 season today with free ferry rides to Georges and Spectacle Islands. Free ferry day looks to be a big hit, based on this scene from earlier this morning. The ticket office opened at 7:30 a.m. and at 7:45 a.m., this is how many people were hoping for a free Read More…
At a Boston City Council meeting, Councilor Lydia Edwards filed a hearing order regarding preservation of Historic Boston. “As we’re developing, are we committed, as a City, to preserving our history?” In posing this question, Councilor Edwards explained the motivation behind this order. She went on to say that when development and history come head-to-head Read More…
Today the MBTA announced that weekend commuter ferry service will be available between Hingham, Hull, George’s Island, and Boston beginning Saturday, May 26. The service operates from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. On Saturdays and Sundays, fourteen hourly ferry trips are scheduled that depart from Hingham and Boston and make a number of stops Read More…
The following are recent incidents reported by Boston Police District A-1 for the North End / Waterfront area. Vandalism05/17/18 5:40pm – 9:00pmVictim reports an unknown suspect damaged her bicycle which was locked to a pole on Hanover Street. Bicycle received damage to front tire and handle bar. Victim confronted an unknown male who had Read More…
Join Bow & Arrow to celebrate four years in business and its recent expansion. Drinks & Dessert on Thursday, May 31, 2018 5:30pm – 7:30pm at 215 Hanover St. Suite 201-202.
Maria from Seseme Street stopped in for dinner this weekend at Tresca on Hanover Street, shown here with Chef Rich Ansara. “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 Read More…
The third community meeting regarding improvements for Langone & Puopolo Parks will be held on Monday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Nazzaro Center. At a previous meeting, three design alternatives were presented – Boston Parks & Recreation will now share the preferred design and hear feedback from attendees.
Update: Due to rain, the Grolier Poetry Festival has been rescheduled to June 2, 2018, 12pm – 8pm in Harvard Square outside as a street fair on Plympton Street. Frequently seen working in neighborhood coffee shops, North End resident Francine LaChance is producing the Grolier Poetry Book Shop Festival. The festival will take place in Harvard Read More…
A suspect running from Boston Police apparently tried to escape by jumping in Boston Harbor near Christopher Columbus Park in Boston’s North End. He was pulled out and taken away by stretcher. Ryan Kenny was passing by Joe’s American Bar & Grill at Commercial Wharf and captured the scene. It was overheard that the dog may Read More…
The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration and USS Constitution commemorated the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War on Friday, May 18. Photo submitted by Vinnie Marasa. The USS Constitution visited Fort Independence in Southie where it fired a 21-gun salute at the South Boston Vietnam Memorial. She then returned to her berth at Pier 1 in the Charlestown Navy Yard. Read More…