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Health & Environment
Heart Health Tips from the North End Community Health Center
It is Valentine’s Day, so what better time for Heart Health Tips from the North End Community Health Center. Also, check out the new “Health & Fitness” page under the “Living Here” menu. “7 Simple Steps” for heart health by Mary Wright, Health Educator, North End Community Health Center Since February is Heart Month, the Read More…
Poll Results: Stop Complaining About The Weather
After this winter, would you consider relocating next year during the cold weather months? Disclaimer: These are not scientific polls. They are offered for those readers interested in expressing an opinion. The results are representative only of those self-selected Internet users. This poll is now closed. A new poll is up and running in the Read More…
40 Years Later, Looking Back on North End Community Health Center’s Beginnings
By Marianne Aiello of the North End Community Health Center:
Lining the stairway of the North End Community Health Center are the remnants of stained glass windows that belonged to the Baptist church that once resided at 332 Hanover St. In addition to their beautiful artistry, the decorative windows also call to mind a time when the North End did not have comprehensive health care.
Forty years ago in April, the North End Community Health Center opened its doors largely thanks to a dedicated group of community members who previously had little health care experience. The group was formed when the Massachusetts Department of Health and Hospitals called a public meeting and asked if there was a health care need in the community.
Group members agreed that there was such a need, especially because the few physicians already in the community didn’t have any hospital affiliations.
Sea Level Rise: What is the Forecast for Boston Harbor?
Courtesy of The Boston Harbor Association, www.TBHA.org
Scientists and officials from the U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency, Princeton University, and UMASS Boston, along with local designers, advocates, public officials, and representatives of the real estate agency joined more than 425 guests for The Boston Harbor Association’s first ever “Sea Level Rise Forum,” supported by the Barr Foundation, in late November. Discussion centered around the potential impacts of sea level rise on the city of Boston.
Boston Harbor Association Hosting 18th Annual Celebration and Auction on April 12th
The Boston Harbor Association will host its 18th annual Boston Harbor Celebration and Auction at the Boston Harbor Hotel on 12 April 2011 from 5 – 8:30 p.m. Proceeds from this fundraiser will support special harbor education programs, including free trips for Boston-area youths to Spectacle, Georges, and Deer Islands, TBHA’s advocacy for increased public Read More…
Snow Emergency Update
The City of Boston has declared a Snow Emergency & Parking Ban effective 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 1, 2011. In the North End / Waterfront, snow emergency streets are primarily Hanover Street, N. Washington St. and Commercial St. Update: All Boston Public Schools (BPS) will be closed Wednesday, February 2, 2011 due to inclement weather. Read More…
“Snow Farms” vs. “Boston Harbor”
With every storm, the snow keeps piling up, shown here on Commercial Street after a recent storm. What to do with the snow? That is the question. On Friday, Boston Public Works was active in the North End / Waterfront area filling dumptrucks with snow from crosswalks and intersections. Abby Goodnough writes about the Boston Read More…
Boat Sinks at Commercial Wharf
Boston Fire Department responded to Commercial Wharf for a large cabin cruiser that sunk this afternoon. Divers searched the boat which was empty. Boston EMS, Police, Coast Guard & Environmental Police also on scene. The boat was named “Smiles 2 U.” (Photos by BFD.)
Snow Emergency Lifted at 6pm on Thursday January 27
Snow emergency/parking ban lifted 6pm Thu 1/27. Enforcement continues thru 6pm. Cars in alternate lots to be moved before 8pm. More: www.cityofboston.gov or 617-635-4500 A snow emergency has been declared as of 7pm on January 26th. More information available at: Know Snow » Press Release »
Boston Conservation Commission Hearing on Commercial Wharf Water Main Replacement
PUBLIC HEARING In accordance with the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40, the Boston Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing in Boston City Hall, Room 801 on February 2, 2011 to review the following projects to determine what conditions, if any, the Commission will impose in order to protect the interests Read More…
Final Design Selected for Wall Reconstruction Between DeFilippo Playground (Gassy) and Snow Hill Street
A quick consensus developed this week at the third and final community meeting regarding the reconstruction of the brick wall along Snow Hill Street and DeFilippo Park, also known as the Gassy. Boston Parks Department Project Manager, Michele Folts, and Bayside Engineering consultant, William Capone, used this meeting to congeal the community input gathered at Read More…