North End Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center on Fulton Street made up face masks for neighborhood businesses and went around town to hand them out. Karen Halloran shares these “masked up” shots from the community.
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West End Museum to Reopen July 29
The West End Museum is pleased to announce its doors will reopen to the public on Wednesday, July 29 after four-and-a-half months of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Museum will be open for its regular pre-pandemic hours, although at reduced capacity per city and state directives. As always, admission is free, but donations Read More…
Licensing Board Provides Outdoor Dining Updates to Neighborhood Council
Kathleen Joyce, Chairwoman of the Licensing Board, provided updates on COVID-19 guidelines for restaurants’ outdoor dining areas to the North End/ Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) during their July 2020 meeting. “I just wanted to reassure everyone on the call tonight, the North End is doing a good job,” started off Chairwoman Joyce. Following multiple complaints Read More…
Plastic Bag Ban Exemption Extended Through September 30
The City of Boston has extended the plastic bag ban ordinance exemption for all establishments through September 30, 2020. While customers are now allowed to bring their own reusable bags to stores again, this will not be required until September 30. This transition period will allow stores to use up any single-use plastic bags that Read More…
Faneuil Hall Marketplace Reopens
Boston’s historic Quincy Market and Faneuil Hall Marketplace reopened on Wednesday, July 1st to kick off its summer season. Many retailers, pushcart merchants, kiosks, and eateries welcomed back locals and tourists alike as Massachusetts continues to ease coronavirus restrictions. The popular tourist destination suspended their operations during the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, but over Read More…
Loft & Vine Closing July 26
Loft & Vine owner Sarah Garabedian has announced the closure of their Prince Street shop. The last day of business will be July 26, 2020. Loft & Vine, a kitchen, garden, and home store, opened at 26 Prince Street in April 2017. A mix of tourists and local residents frequented the shop, and Garabedian said Read More…
City to do Random Inspections of North End’s Outdoor Dining
Following an emergency hearing with the Boston Licensing Board, North End restaurants will now be subjected to random inspections after the board received dozens of complaints about the recent “Cafe Zones” throughout the neighborhood. The hearing was mandatory for all North End restaurants to address concerns regarding adherence to the board’s regulations and public safety Read More…
Reader Poll: Are You Enjoying the New Outdoor Dining?
Outdoor dining began last week across the state as part of phase 2 of Massachusetts’ reopening plan following the COVID-19 shutdown. The city of Boston has permitted cafe-zones to allow restaurants to set up outdoor seating, as indoor has not yet resumed. (Indoor dining is set to begin as the second part of phase 2, Read More…
Outdoor Dining Transforms the North End Overnight [Photos & Videos]
Even longtime North Enders who have “seen it all” have been watching in wonderment the overnight transformation of the North End’s streets and squares into European-style cafes and piazzas, complete with umbrellas, plants and even music. After just one weekend, it is clear to even a casual observer that swapping parked cars for dining tables Read More…
Loft & Vine is Back Open (With a Discount)!
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Mayor’s Column: Helping Small Businesses Through the Boston Reopen Fund
The Boston Reopen fund is helping small businesses open their doors while keeping our community safe. By Mayor Martin J. Walsh Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the health and safety of the people of Boston has been my top priority. As our city and our state begin a gradual reopening process, based on Read More…
Outdoor Dining on Existing Patios and Retail Stores Among Phase II Reopenings
Outdoor dining on existing patios, retail stores, childcare facilities and hotels are some of the businesses allowed to reopen as Phase II of Massachusett’s reopening plan begins June 8th. City officials emailed restaurant owners that temporary extended sidewalks/street tables are still under consideration, but have not provided additional guidance. The move is sure to be Read More…