Like a houseguest that was fun the first few days, but doesn’t seem to leave, “The Town” movie production will be filming again in the North End from October 20th through the 26rd. Below is the letter with street closings that is being handed out. In case you missed it, here’s a link to the Read More…
The Massachusetts Executive Office of Transportation announces a Public Meeting to discuss the Red Line/Blue Line Connector Project. We hope you will join us at a public meeting to discuss the Red Line/Blue Line Connector project. The proposed Red Line/Blue Line Connector is a project of the MA Executive Office of Transportation & Public Works Read More…
BostonTweet sent out this distant video of the helicopter landing on the Zakim Bridge. The stunt was part of the filming of Tom Cruise’s film, formerly called “Wichita.” The shot closed the bridge for 2 hours on Sunday.
At last night’s NEWRA meeting, the Zoning, Licensing & Construction Committee provided an update from the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) on the outdoor seating and “woonerf plan” for the Cross Street sidewalk in front of the former Martignetti’s location. Nick’s Famous Deli and DePasquale’s Pasta Shop have received a license from MassPike to share outdoor Read More…
The City has lifted its 11 year old moratorium on new sight-seeing vehicle licenses, starting in March 2010. Nearly every sight-seeing bus goes through or around the North End/Waterfront neighborhood. Get ready for more trolley loudspeaker announcements and of course, more Quack, Quack! …………………………….. Press Release Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Police Commissioner Edward Davis Read More…
The Boston City Council’s Committee on City and Neighborhood Services will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 2:00 PM in the Christopher Iannella Chamber, fifth floor, Boston City Hall. The subject of the hearing is: 1004 – Order for a hearing regarding regulation of scooter parking. This matter is sponsored by Read More…
**URGENT**RELEASED TODAY BY “THE TOWN” FILM PRODUCTION**
ATTENTION RESIDENTS
DUE TO WEATHER THE CHARLESTON BRIDGE WILL NOT BE CLOSED ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3RD
On Sunday, October 4th we will be filming scenes for the upcoming feature film, “The Town”. We will be filming on N. Washington Street and Commercial Street and the Charlestown Bridge. The Bridge will be closed from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Commercial Street will be closed from Hanover Street to N. Washington Street from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm on Sunday. N. Washington Street will be closed from Cross Street to bridge from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Sunday. Detours will be in place to facilitate movement around the closed areas.
Over the next month, there will be a LOT of movie shoots in the North End. There are three productions scheduled to film in late September and early October. Here are the details on street closures, detours and all the info for amateur paparazzi. The Town CLICK HERE TO SEE THE STREET CLOSURE DATES AND Read More…
This week, Lia Tota and the Supermarket Committee came back to the neighborhood seeking support for a reinvigorated effort toward a supermarket project in the Bulfinch Triangle. The proposed site is next to the Avenir, a new apartment complex adjacent to North Station on Parcels 2A and 2C which are currently owned by MassPike and Read More…
After two presentations by the Boston Redevelopment Authority, neighborhood residents are questioning the logic of the “woonerf” plan on Cross Street between Hanover and Salem Streets. Woonerf is a Dutch word for an area, usually residential, where motorists and other users share the street without boundaries such as lanes and curbs. This type of arrangement Read More…
And the winner is … BIXI!?!?! Boston has selected a vendor for its pilot bike-share program called the BIXI system coming from Public Bike System out of Montreal. BIXI is now operational in its home city and set to start a program in London. It might be a bit surprising that the Municipal Area Planning Read More…
The Fairmont Battery Wharf, has been making some progress on melding itself into the community, although there are still some promises yet to be fulfilled. The hotel management appears to be making the most efforts to reach out, while the developer continues to procrastinate regarding the restoration of Battery Street. The Fairmont hotel has offered Read More…