Community Featured Food & Drink Meetings

City Hearings Dish Out Details on Extension of Outdoor Dining and Heating Options

Conducting two hearings on Thursday, the City of Boston’s Licensing Board in concert with an interdepartmental team discussed details related to outdoor dining. Following the Walsh administration’s decision to extend outdoor dining until at least December 1st in an effort to offer continued relief for the restaurant industry in the wake of the COVID-19 publish Read More…

Announcements Community People

North End Against Drugs Elects New Officers for 2020-2021

North End Against Drugs (NEAD) Board of Director’s elected its slate of officers for the upcoming year at their annual meeting on September 8, 2020. The new officers are: President: John PregmonVice President: Steven SicilianoClerk: Maria LanzaTreasurer: Ann FitzgeraldPresident Emeritus: John Romano The new officers look forward to working with the community over the next year to Read More…

Community Featured Meetings

Wharf District Council Reports: State Rep. Michlewitz, Pinnacle at Central Wharf, New Public Art, Water Taxi Service Paused

The Wharf District Council (WDC) held its September meeting on Tuesday, September 15th via Zoom. A number of notable reports and community updates were included as part of a full agenda. Update From State Representative Aaron Michlewitz Unpacking issues related to the state budget in his capacity as the Chairman of the Ways and Means Read More…

Community Health & Environment

“Boston Blooms with Daffodils” This Fall

“Boston Blooms with Daffodils” will return this fall, a recurring beautification initiative in the City of Boston. The Boston Parks and Recreation Department will distribute over 15,000 daffodil bulbs for planting on public ways citywide. Individuals, civic associations, church groups, sports leagues, scout troops, open space advocates, and parks friends are encouraged to sign up Read More…

Community Featured

Weekly Top Reads: Tileston St. Flood, August Real Estate Sales, Free Garage Parking, “The Shape of Play” Exhibit, and Police Blotter

This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured real estate, parking, art, police, and more! Read on below to see the most popular articles from this past week. Water Break Floods Tileston St. In North End Water gushed out onto Tileston Street late on Tuesday night into Wednesday as a water line broke causing a flood. Read More…

Community Event Notices Featured

Remembering September 11th, Nineteen Years Later

Here are some local events to commemorate the 19th Anniversary of the September 11th attacks: The USS Constitution will fire her cannons multiple times on the morning of September 11. The ceremony is closed to the public due to COVID-19, but will be broadcast on the ship’s Facebook page. Navy crew members will fire one-gun salutes Read More…

Community Featured Transportation

Reader Poll: As the Pandemic Continues, Would You Ride the MBTA?

In mid-March, when the COVID-19 pandemic started causing major shutdowns, many individuals moved away from taking public transportation when possible with concerns over crowded spaces and shared touch points. However, a recent Boston Globe article explains the T may not be as risky of a place as people think. With many individuals still working remotely, Read More…

Arts & Culture Community

“The Shape of Play” Art Installation Opens at Columbus Park

The Shape of Play, a new public art exhibit by Sari Carel, is now on display at Christopher Columbus Park on Boston’s North End Waterfront. Commissioned by the Jewish Arts Collaborative (JArts) and curated and produced by Now + There, this temporary art installation features an ambient multi-channel soundtrack and sculptures made of pieces reflective Read More…

Community Featured

Weekly Top Reads: Recreational Marijuana Store Proposal, Bellissimo Wins Court Case, New North End Mural, Primary Election Results, St. Anthony’s Virtual Feast

This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured businesses, art, government, culture, and more! Read on below to see the most popular articles from this past week. Recreational Cannabis Store Proposed For Faneuil Hall Marketplace; Public Meeting Sept. 17 A recreational marijuana retailer is applying for the location at 1 Faneuil Hall Marketplace in Quincy Market Read More…

Community

ABCD Neighborhood Service Center Meal Program Returns

The meal program is back! Many of you remember the monthly celebrations and weekly Friday meal. Unfortunately, during these unprecedented times caused by the pandemic, the ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) cannot have gatherings in the community room at this time, and is closely monitoring city and state guidelines on when it will Read More…

Community Featured Health & Environment

Reader Poll: How Do You Feel About the Mandatory Flu Shot for Students?

Earlier this month, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced a public health mandate that requires nearly all students in the state to get a flu shot before the end of the calendar year. The goal behind this requirement, according to Baker, is to reduce flu-related illness while the nation continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic. Public Read More…