The cold and rain couldn’t stop the celebration for the groundbreaking of developer MP Boston’s newest project, Winthrop Center. On Wednesday night, city officials came together to celebrate Winthrop Center, which is set to be completed spring 2022. Winthrop Center will feature office work space, residential units, retail, dining, and commercial space, along with a curated Read More…
The Wharf District Council met to discuss the coastal resilience study as it applies to Downtown Boston and the North End. Two years ago, the Boston Environment Department created a broad report on how to handle the climate changing decades from now and what to do with Boston’s waterfront areas. One of the recommendations of the Read More…
Scooters have been popping up everywhere in Boston and city officials have decided to start a pilot program that could launch next spring embracing this new mode of transportation. The Boston City Council held a hearing Monday morning about the number of apps that have been growing in the city that offer scooter rentals. City Read More…
The Conservation Law Foundation held a forum on September 20th about the role of Chapter 91 in protecting Boston’s waterfront, sponsored by the local group, We Are Boston’s Waterfront. “We want to educate as many residents as we can on these principles so you can be an advocate in your own neighborhood,” said Deanna Moran, Read More…
An information session about the Community Preservation Act was held earlier this week at the Nazzaro Center where a group of residents learned about the act’s mission, the eligibility criteria and how to apply. The Community Preservation Act (CPA) provides funds for acquisition, creation, preservation and enhancement of open space, historic resources and affordable housing in Read More…
On a bright, beautiful morning Boston residents gathered at the Armenian Heritage Park for “Celebrating What Unites Us,” a program that celebrates immigrants and what they contribute to the city. This was the third event in an eight part series. Each event focuses on a different immigrant community. This past Monday the focus was on Read More…
It was a hot and muggy day, but the warm weather did not dampen anyone’s spirits for a favorite community event, North End Movie Night, last Wednesday afternoon. Boston Community Collaborative hosts this weekly event on the Defilippo Playground / The Gassy. Attendees get to enjoy pizza before the movie starts and children run around Read More…
After days of rain and dreary skies, the sun broke out from the clouds for a beautiful afternoon just in time for Armenian Heritage Park’s Tea and Tranquility event on Wednesday afternoon. Tea and Tranquility, a regular summer event series, gives out tea and sweet snacks to those visiting the park. They are also encouraged to walk Read More…
The North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted 17-9 in favor of Going Bananas’ proposal to add beer and wine to their grocery store at 65 Salem Street. Frank Scire, owner of Going Bananas Market, appeared before the Association Thursday evening with his plans to go to the Board of Appeal to change the legal occupancy of Read More…
Members of the North End/Waterfront Residents Association (NEWRA) expressed concerns about the planned use of artificial turf for Puopolo Park at the August NEWRA meeting. In May, the Boston Parks & Recreation Department presented their two design plans for the parks, which both include synthetic turf over grass on the multi-use field. At that community Read More…
Rep. Aaron Michlewitz appeared before the North End/Waterfront Residents Association (NEWRA) Thursday evening to give an update on the short term rentals/AirBnB legislation. Gov. Charle Baker sent back the Mass. legislature’s bill to regulate and tax short-term rentals (AirBnb, Homeaway, VRBO, etc.) in the beginning of August after formal legislature sessions have concluded for the year. Read More…
Boston City Council’s Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation held a hearing Monday morning over several surplus parcels and transferring the custody, control and management of them over to the Property Facilities Commission including 48 and 50 Tileston Street. Tileston Street was acquired by the city as part of the 2012 North Bennet Street School / Read More…