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What’s the 311? Tree Request on Copp’s Hill, Commercial St. Light Out, Dead Animal on Library Roof

Welcome back to our weekly update that highlights some of the cases appearing on 311 in the North End/Waterfront neighborhoods. All 311 cases are public information and can be found at 311.boston.gov. New Tree Requests at Intersection Of Copp’s Hill Ter & Commercial St This 311 user writes, “Our North End Girl Scout troop would like some trees Read More…

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Christmas Fund Luncheon Committee Donates $2,000 in Grocery Cards to Eliot School

The North End Christmas Fund Luncheon Committee visited the Eliot K-8 School earlier this week to donate $2,000 worth of grocery gift cards from Star Market to help support Eliot students as well as their families. The Christmas Fund Luncheon is an annual event that raises money to help support North End families who are Read More…

Community Health & Environment People

Jimmy Gannon Receives Good Neighbor Award

Jimmy Gannon was recently presented with the Good Neighbor Recognition Award for his efforts in keeping the North End neighborhood clean. Jimmy Gannon has been a North End resident for 50 years. In selecting Gannon for the good neighbor award, recognition chair Janet Gilardi said: “He may not have been born here, but, his heart was Read More…

Community Featured Kids & Families

North End Against Drugs Benefit Dinner at Domenic’s Raises $5,000

North End Against Drugs (NEAD) held a tremendously successful benefit dinner on Monday, January 20, at Domenic’s Restaurant raising nearly $5,000 to support NEAD’s work in the community. The event saw close to 100 friends and family showing up to support a great program. The food was unbelievable, the atmosphere was fun and classic old world North Read More…

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Volunteers at the Vilna Shul Participate in MLK Day of Service

The Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston (JCRC) hosted its 5th annual MLK Day of Service with more than 700 volunteers of all ages from the Jewish community participating in over a dozen community service projects. Many joined together for a service project at The Vilna Shul on Beacon Hill, preparing 300 sandwiches that were delivered to The Pine Read More…

Community Featured Real Estate Transportation

South Station Air Rights Project Open House Unveils Plans

With the multi-phase South Station Air Rights Project set to begin construction later this month, members of the project team held an Open House in the Fort Point Room of the BSA Space for the purposes of public engagement. The project, which is a collaboration between the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA), Hines (developer) Read More…

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Weekly Top Reads: Chiofaro Tower, Boston Bottle License, Wharf District Video, Manhole Explosions, and Alchemista

This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured development, new businesses, future planning, power outages, and more! Read on below to see the most popular articles from this past week. Chiofaro Releases 600′ Waterfront Tower Design for Harbor Garage Site After more than 10 years of debate and still pending lawsuits over the Municipal Harbor Plan at the Read More…

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Reader Poll: Park or Parking?

The Trustees of Reservations recently presented at both the North End / Waterfront Residents Association (NEWRA) and North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) on ideas to turn the current parking lot at Sargent’s Wharf into open space. The Trustees’ Boston Waterfront Initiative One Waterfront proposes the idea of converting Sargent’s Wharf into a public Read More…

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BCYF Nazzaro Center Thanks Local Businesses for Support of 55+ Dance Party

The BCYF Nazzaro Center would like to thank, Al Dente, Antico Forno, Dominics, Massiminos, Mike’s Pastry, and Monica’s Mercato for their generous donations to the 55+ dance party on Saturday January 18, at the Fisherman’s Club. The display of foods we received from various business stretched across three long tables! Attendees even had the opportunity to take home leftovers. Because Read More…

Community Featured Health & Environment

What’s the 311? Rodent Sighting on Commercial St. & Lewis St., SUV Blocking Hydrant, Broken Sidewalk on Salem St. & Prince St.

Welcome back to our weekly update that highlights some of the cases appearing on 311 in the North End/Waterfront neighborhoods. All 311 cases are public information and can be found at 311.boston.gov. Rodent Sighting at Commercial Street & Lewis St This 311 user writes, “Rat tracks in the snow- cars damaged by many rodents in this area-health hazard- Read More…

Community Featured Health & Environment Photos & Videos

Wharf District Public Realm Video: A Vision for the Future

The Wharf District Council (WDC) has released their Public Realm Video, a presentation the Council hopes will inspire conversation and guidance around climate resiliency, connectivity, and accessibility. The WDC has spent several months collecting ideas from stakeholder meetings and public charrettes on what local individuals hope to see as the future of the wharf district. Read More…

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Weekly Top Reads: Lanza Leaves City Post, Sargent’s Wharf Park, Rev. Ayres Retires, Vehicle Incidents, Councilor Edwards’ Updates, Hoffman Joins Greenway Board

This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured government, local leadership, parks, climate planning, vehicle accidents, and more. Read on below to see the most popular articles from this past week. North End & West End Liasion, Maria Lanza, Leaving City Post After more than four years as the face of the Mayor’s office in the Read More…