The following message was sent to the President of the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC), Stephen Passacantilli, by a representative of Segway Inc. regarding recent neighborhood and city meetings for Segway tour operator, Boston Gliders. It is posted here with permission. Dear Mr. Passacantilli, I represent Segway Inc., located in Bedford, N.H. Segway Inc. is Read More…
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Community Meeting Scheduled on Cross Street Plaza
The North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council’s Public Safety Committee will host a meeting on Thursday, March 4, to address issues evident in the current design of the Cross Street sidewalk plaza area. City Councilor Sal LaMattina will attend the meeting, along with State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz and a representative from the City of Boston’s Transportation Department. Read More…
LaMattina Calls for Segway Hearing
The controversial use of segways on Boston’s streets and sidewalks will be discussed at an upcoming hearing, as requested by District 1 City Councilor Sal LaMattina. The debate comes after the recent series of North End/Waterfront neighborhood meetings regarding the C.V. license for Boston Gliders’ expansion at 75 Commercial Street. NEWNC Opposes Segway Tours’ Beverage Read More…
Special Street Cleaning on Thursday February 18th
There will be a special street cleaning on several North End streets on Thursday, February 18th between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm. The mid-winter cleaning is to pick-up the accumulated trash in the gutters and under vehicles. The City is asking for voluntary cooperation by car owners to move their vehicles during the 4 hour Read More…
Visitor Tricks for North End Parking
Zoe at Clutches & Cobblestones says, ”Garages are for Quitters.” She gives a lesson on finding visitor street parking in the North End. Perhaps surprisingly, her first recommendation is Hanover Street. “Yes really. Do not dismiss <Hanover> street just because it is the epicenter of the North End. Half of the spots are valet but the other half are Read More…
City Forgiving “No Storm” Tickets
The City of Boston is forgiving parking tickets and towing fines from yesterday’s snow emergency (that never happened). City Hall says 3,353 tickets were issued to vehicles violating the parking ban that was in effect from 8am-6pm yesterday. Those who were given tickets don’t have to do anything since their fines will be automatically deleted Read More…
NEWNC Opposes Segway Tours’ Beverage License Application
In a vote of 9-1, the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) opposed the common victualler (C. V.) license for Segway Tours, also known as Boston Gliders, at 75 Commercial Street. At the February 8th meeting, owner Allan Danley presented his plan to serve coffee, water and non-alcoholic beverages to his clients before and after their Read More…
North End Parking Valentine
“Within yards of the Freedom Trail, this sign appears to offer a holiday exception to the scarcity of parking spaces usually at a premium on the congested streets of the North End.” Submitted by Thomas F. Schiavoni
Mass. House Passes Bill Banning Texting While Driving
Boston.com reports: The Massachusetts House passed a bill this afternoon that would ban texting while driving and require all drivers making cellphone calls to use hands-free devices. The bill, which passed 146-9 after a debate that stretched through the afternoon, would also bar junior operators from using cellphones, and require drivers over 75 to renew Read More…
“Knight & Day” Trailer
A trailer has been released for the “Made in Boston” movie, “Knight & Day” staring Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz. The clip highlights several Boston locales in the movie formerly known as “Wichita.” Unlike “The Town,” the movie did not film in the North End although there were several traffic detours impacting the neighborhood as Read More…
MBTA New Year’s Information
The MBTA is providing extra transit services on New Year’s Eve including FREE service after 8:00 p.m. Extra MBTA Police will patrol the system to assist with crowd control and safety. Visit the MBTA website for more information.
Officials Meet for Cross St. Sidewalk Walkthrough
Public officials met last week for a walkthrough of the Cross St. sidewalk plaza area to discuss a potential reconfiguration of the traffic and parking situation. The City’s Transportation Commissioner, Tom Timlin, attended along with MassDOT representative John Romano, State Representative Aaron Michlewitz and City Councilor Sal LaMattina. The officials agreed the situation presents public Read More…