Montreal’s BIXI Wins Boston Bike-Share Contract
And the winner is ... BIXI!?!?! Boston has selected a vendor for its pilot bike-share program called the BIXI system coming from Public Bike...
Boston Museum Makes Final Push For Parcel 9
With the MassPike's decision expected on August 20th, the Boston Museum is continuing its aggressive push for public support. The organization has signed up...
Paul Revere House Marker Updated Online
Have you ever noticed the historic markers around town? There actually is a database and the Paul Revere House marker was recently updated. The...
City Looking for North End Residents to Test its New iPhone Application to Report...
The City of Boston is inviting North End residents to be beta testers for its new iPhone application. Called Citizens Connect, the app will...
Faneuil Hall Ranks #4 in U.S. Tourist Ranking, Ahead of Disney World & Grand...
Just walking around town close to Faneuil Hall, I was trampled by tourists. Sure, it is the peak summer season, but it just seemed...
Ben Affleck Wants to Rob a North End Bank (or Laundromat)
"We hear: ... that location scouts for the new Ben Affleck heist flick, "The Town," have been scoping out banks in the North End...
Fresh Cheese To Close on Endicott Street
The cheese shop, Fresh Cheese, a long-time fixture on Endicott Street will close its doors, according to a Boston Herald article. Its proprietor, Carmen...
Armenian Park Delay by BRA Discussed at NEWRA Meeting
A scheduled presentation on the Armenian Heritage Park by Architect Don Tallelian did not happen at this week’s NEWRA meeting because the Boston Redevelopment...
Tall Ships Mania – Cool Videos
From the last Tall Ships in 2000. Note Bay State Lobster before the Fairmont Battery Wharf was built.Well, I didn't think it would happen,...
Maritime Museum Opens At Fairmont Battery Wharf
The Fairmont Battery Wharf formally opened the Maritime Museum this week with an outdoor celebration, including podium speeches by the Mayor and other dignitaries....
Upcoming Neighborhood Meetings
A few reminders for upcoming neighborhood meetings in the next week: Thursday for NEWRA, Monday for NEWNC and Tuesday for FOCCP.
See the Calendar for...
