The Wharf District Council (WDC) held its August meeting on Tuesday, August 18th via Zoom. A number of notable reports and community updates were included as part of a full agenda. Construction Work Along Surface Rd. and Atlantic Ave. Crosswalks John Romano Sr, Municipal Affairs Liaison for Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) reported regarding ongoing Read More…
Author: Steve Vilkas
Wharf District Council Police Update: Larcenies, Vehicle Break-ins, Disorderly Conduct
Boston Police Department (BPD) Sergeant Steven Moy, provided a police report at the August Wharf District Council (WDC) meeting. Larceny:July 27th 3pm, 126 State Street Victim reported two Amazon packages valued at $40 containing an assortment of computer equipment stolen. Bike Thefts:August 15th and 17th, 85 East India Row On August 15 at 85 East Read More…
Wharf District Council Aug. 18 Agenda: Emergency Preparedness, Christopher Columbus Park, District Project Updates
The Wharf District Council will host their August meeting on Tuesday, August 18 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. virtually on Zoom. See the full agenda and Zoom login information posted below. Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/94143292431?pwd=OGlQYjhxWDR4UTRWOHJMUnk5NHZZZz09 Meeting ID: 941 4329 2431 Passcode: 950393 One tap mobile: +13017158592,,94143292431# US (Germantown) +13126266799,,94143292431# US (Chicago) Dial by your location: Read More…
Old North Foundation, 210 Endicott St. Elevator, Electronic Billboards, Greenway at North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) August Meeting
The North End Waterfront/Residents’ Association (NEWRA) held its August meeting on Thursday, August 13th via Zoom. Old North Foundation: Nikki Stewart, Executive Director of the Old North Foundation, provided an update on the recent suspension of operations at the historic Freedom Trail site due to low attendance during the pandemic. Visitor operations have been suspended Read More…
Wharf District Council Surveys Seek Input on International Place Public Realm and State St. Renovation Projects
The Wharf District Council (WDC) is asking residents to weigh in on two projects currently underway. One International Place Public Realm As discussed at the last WDC meeting, The Chiofaro Company is currently evaluating four key attributes of the International Place public realm as they move forward in developing a master plan for the complex—lobby Read More…
Wharf District Council July Reports: Pop-Up Coffee Cart, One International Place, Bean & Leaf Cafe, Columbus Park Update, U.S. Rep. Candidate Dr. Goldstein
The Wharf District Council (WDC) held its July meeting on Tuesday, July 21st via Zoom. A number of notable reports and community updates were included as part of a full agenda. Boston Police – Public Safety Report The Wharf District Council welcomed newly appointed Boston Police Captain Robert Ciccolo. Ciccolo’s appointment comes following the retirement Read More…
Wharf District Council July 21 Agenda: Pop-Up Coffee Cart, Climate Ready Update, Greenway Conservancy, The Bean and Leaf Cafe, Neighborhood Services, Voting 2020
The Wharf District Council will host their July meeting on Tuesday, July 21st from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. virtually on Zoom. See the full agenda and Zoom login information posted below. Join the meeting via Zoom. Meeting ID: 954 4128 4017Password: 533956 One tap mobile:+13017158592,,95441284017# US (Germantown)+13126266799,,95441284017# US (Chicago) Dial by your location:+1 301 Read More…
Potential North Washington St. Bus Lane Aims to Improve Traffic Flow
A meeting to discuss potential bus lane improvements to North Washington St. was recently held by Boston Transportation Department (BTD) Transit Team Director Matthew Moran and MBTA Director of Transit Priority Eric Burkman. Known for its significant congestion, North Washington St. has seen several initiatives over the years attempt to solve traffic and safety concerns. Read More…
Traffic Pattern Changes as Shift to N. Washington St. Temporary Bridge Begins
The North Washington Street Bridge will be entering a new stage where traffic will be shifting onto the temporary bridge during the weekend of July 17–19. The replacement project for the North Washington Street Bridge (also known as the Charlestown Bridge) was approved back in March 2018 and is estimated to be completed in 2023 Read More…
Wharf District Council June Reports: Police Update, MBTA Ferries Resuming, Aquarium Reopening Plans
The Wharf District Council (WDC) held its June meeting on Tuesday, June 16, via Zoom. A number of notable reports and community updates were included as part of a full agenda. Boston Police – Public Safety Report Captain Fong, who is set to retire Friday, delivered his final active duty police report. One International Place Read More…
Wharf District Council June 16 Agenda: Updates on Boston Harbor Garage and Hook Projects, State Street Renovation, Supporting Outdoor Seating at Wharf District Restaurants
The Wharf District Council will host their June meeting on Tuesday, June 16 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. virtually on Zoom. See the full agenda and Zoom login information posted below. Join via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82197608136?pwd=ckVLWDY1aTlvaDlJSDNSdE8zb21IUT09 Meeting ID: 821 9760 8136 Password: 466781 One tap mobile +13017158592,,82197608136#,,1#,466781# US (Germantown) +13126266799,,82197608136#,,1#,466781# US (Chicago)
New England Aquarium Dives Deep – Presents Reopening Plans and State of Affairs to Neighborhood Groups
Suzanne Matus, the New England Aquarium’s Vice President of Marketing and Communications, recently gave a “State of the Aquarium” update before two community groups, NEWNC (North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council) and NEWRA (North End/Waterfront Residents Association). Pandemic Effects and Reopening Plans On March 13th, the Aquarium closed its doors due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Ticket sales Read More…