The April 2010 winners of the “Good Neighbor Recognition Award” are V. Cirace & Son and Salem Street True Value Hardware. These are the first awards as part of a new monthly program sponsored by NEWRA’s Clean Streets Committee (cleanstreets.newra.org). The awards are determined by the committee with the goal of recognizing businesses in the Read More…
Who knew that risk managers could make so much noise? The Monday night fireworks caught residents by surprise when the booms starting going off around 9pm. Liberty Mutual (yes, the one receiving $16 million in tax breaks from the city) hired Atlas Fireworks to shoot off a big fireworks show from a barge in Boston Harbor. The event was to Read More…
The Boston Globe’s Meghan Irons writes an article today about the Cross Street Plaza and the conflicting uses for pedestrians, outdoor tables, the service road and parking. Read the article here. I was misquoted in the article about the need for resident parking in the neighborhood. For the record, I am in favor of making Read More…
On April 22, 2010, a 6.5’ x 9’ Freedom Trail Map was unveiled on Cross Street in the North End at the location of the former Martignetti’s Liquors. The map is mounted on the brick wall between the Citizens Bank ATM and Nick’s Famous Deli. DePasquale’s Pasta Shop and Caffe Grafitti are also located in Read More…
Beacon Hill Village is a membership organization in the heart of Boston. Created by a group of long-time Beacon Hill residents as an alternative to moving from their houses to retirement or assisted living communities, it was founded in 2001. Beacon Hill Village enables a growing and diverse group of Boston residents to stay in Read More…
Janine Coppola, Director of the Mayor’s Office of Constituent Services, visited the Clean Streets Committee to give an update on the “Mayor’s Hotline.” The office runs a 7-day, 24-hour hotline where residents can call 617-635-4500 anytime day or night to report a problem. Requests can also be made online at http://www.cityofboston.gov/mayor/24. While acknowledging some stumbling Read More…
Hanover Street florists Dee Pryor and Steve DiGriglio from 1-800-Flowers exhibited an arrangement of peonies, orchids, vibernum and roses at STEP into Spring at The Mall at Chestnut Hill. Diane Valle, Chair of STEP into Spring and Boston resident, invites all to come visit the Mall at Chestnut Hill to view the wonderful exhibits to Read More…
The debate regarding Segways on North End streets and the Rose Kennedy Greenway is reviewed in this video of the Emily Rooney show. Councilor Sal LaMattina and a Segway Inc. representative discuss the issue and the ongoing defiance by Boston Gliders, a franchise operation operating out of Mercantile Wharf on Commercial Street. A concerned reader Read More…
There are many neighborhood groups in the North End/Waterfront area, but one that has been long in coming is a historical society. This is ironic for a community with such a multitude of historical destinations. Thanks to interested residents including local historian, Alex Goldfeld, a North End Historical Society was finally established and recently announced Read More…
Patriots Day and Spring School Vacation Events at the Paul Revere House Help commemorate the 150th anniversary of the writing of “Paul Revere’s Ride” with a visit to Paul Revere’s during Patriot’s Day week. Events held throughout the week honor Paul Revere, his family, friends, and foes. Unless otherwise noted, events are free with museum Read More…
The City of Boston has thrown its hat in the ring for “Google Fiber” – an advanced network with innovative ultra-high speed broadband internet service. Over a hundred other municipalities are also vying for the internet service. Read the City’s press release. Below is Boston’s promotional video: Remember when Verizon said it was going to Read More…