Please join the Boston Fire Department (BFD) for a presentation regarding improvements to the BFD Marine Unit boat dock at Burroughs Wharf. Nazzaro Community Center 30 North Bennet Street, Boston Tuesday, January 20, 2015 6:00pm-7:00pm Contact: Jim McGaffigan, City of Boston Property and Construction Management James.McGaffigan@boston.gov
Mary V. (Giardini) Pagliuca of Medford and formerly of Boston’s North End on January 12, 2015. Beloved daughter of the late Carmela “Millie” (DePascale) Cesario and John Giardini. Loving wife of the late Alfred “Freddie” Pagliuca. Adored mother of Paula Bruno and her husband Frank of Winchester, Jodie Pagliuca of the North End, and Christine Read More…
At Faneuil Hall Marketplace, an out-of-town manager doesn’t understand how to run a Boston business. Local businesses are ousted to make room for chains. The manager believes the pushcart vendors, with their dubious tchotchkes, bring down the tone of the place. The vendors, however, accuse the manager of shutting them out of decision making and Read More…
New Boston Parks & Recreation Department Commissioner, Christopher Cook, gave an update to North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) on January 8, 2015. Cook spoke about the “TLC” and infrastructure projects long delayed in the parks and open spaces of the North End / Waterfront. He specifically made that point that new revenue streams will be required in Read More…
News from the office of State Senator Anthony Petruccelli: As is written in the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the political year begins on the first Wednesday of January with Inaugural ceremonies for both the House of Representatives and the Senate. On Wednesday, January 7, 2015, both legislative branches were sworn in for the Read More…
Eliot K-8 Innovation School’s fifth graders visited the District A-1 Boston Police station on Friday to say “thank you” on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. All students wore blue today in recognition of the hard work and effort law enforcement officers do every day. Photos courtesy of Boston Public Schools.
Monthly Meetings and Anniversaries fill up the events this week in the neighborhood. Meetings pack the schedule, from RUFF, Friends of Christopher Columbus Park, North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council, to the monthly North End public safety meeting. Grab your heaviest winter coat and trek out to some of these community happenings! Monday, January 12 6:00pm NEWNC Monthly Meeting – Read More…
As the icy waters attest, it was a chilly evening at the Charlestown Navy Yard. The USS Constitution will only be in the water for a short time longer as “Old Ironsides” awaits her upcoming move into drydock for a major overhaul. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Did you take an interesting photo in or Read More…
On Thursday night, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and The Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) held their fourth public meeting at City Hall on the Central Artery Ramp Parcel Study. The presentation showed the concepts that emerged from the previous work study meeting. Incorporating the desired uses for these parcels as a pedestrian walkways, the consulting Read More…
North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council Website: www.NEWNCBoston.org Email: info@newncboston.org NEWNC AGENDA Monday, January 12, 2015, 7:00PM Nazzaro Center, 30 North Bennet Street 1. Welcome: NEWNC President 2. Call to order & Roll Call: NEWNC President 3. Meeting Protocol: NEWNC Vice President 4. Reports from the Offices of Local Elected Officials 5. Committee Reports: a. Read More…
Every Saturday, the Weekender is here to recap the top stories of the week! Whether you visit the site everyday or not, taking some time to go through this post will make sure you are staying on top of the local buzz. Top Posts This Week: Poll: What Do You Think About Boston’s Lawsuit to Block Wynn’s Read More…
City Councilor Sal LaMattina (District A-1; North End, Charlestown & East Boston) gave a New Year’s update on city affairs at this week’s meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). Most of Councilor LaMattina’s update related to the impact of home-sharing services, such as AirBnb, in Boston’s neighborhoods. The councilor believes there are Read More…