Workers represented by the Local 26 union voted unanimously on Friday to ratify a tentative agreement with the Battery Wharf Hotel, part-owned by Westmont Hospitality Group. The action ends the eleven-week strike that started on September 5th. The 75 hotel workers will be back on the job at the hotel starting Monday. “It all came Read More…
Local 26 union announced a tentative agreement with the Battery Wharf Hotel on Thursday afternoon, ending the strike at the waterfront hotel in Boston’s North End. Workers were seen celebrating outside the property, after having been on strike since September 5th. A ratification vote is scheduled for Friday, November 22nd. Battery Wharf Hotel is owned Read More…
Welcome back to our weekly update that highlights some of the cases appearing on 311 in the North End/Waterfront neighborhoods. All 311 cases are public information and can be found at 311.boston.gov. Overflowing Trash Can at De Filippo Playground This 311 user says, “Full trash barrel in lower level of the North End Dog Park 02113.” The original Read More…
Welcome back to our weekly update that highlights some of the cases appearing on 311 in the North End/Waterfront neighborhoods. All 311 cases are public information and can be found at 311.boston.gov. Falling Bricks at 5 Holden Ct This 311 user writes, “I have called in the past & nothing was done! bricks are falling off the back Read More…
The Boston City Council recently passed a resolution supporting the Battery Wharf Hotel workers’ strike. UNITE HERE Local 26 workers filled the council chambers calling on Boston officials and residents to avoid the Battery Wharf Hotel until this labor dispute is resolved with a contract that they believe respects working people, women, immigrants and African-Americans. Read More…
Welcome back to our weekly update that highlights some of the cases appearing on 311 in the North End/Waterfront neighborhoods. All 311 cases are public information and can be found at 311.boston.gov. No Crossing Guard at 585 Commercial St. This 311 user says, “No crossing guard for Eliot school on Commercial Street. Traffic is treacherous. Drivers are crazy. Read More…
Workers at Battery Wharf Hotel went on strike Thursday at the waterfront property in Boston’s North End. Represented by the Local 26 union, approximately 80 strikers walked off the job as negotiations broke down with the hotel, now owned by Canadian operator Westmont Hospitality. The jobs at stake include room attendants, bellmen, cooks, dishwashers and Read More…
Welcome back to our weekly update that highlights some of the cases appearing on 311 in the North End/Waterfront neighborhoods. All 311 cases are public information and can be found at 311.boston.gov. Rats Allegedly Living in Front of The North End Public Library “There are NEW RATS living in the garden beds in the front of the North Read More…
Recent incidents from the Boston Police District A-1 journal log for the North End / Waterfront area. Threats02/23/18 2:49pmFemale victim reports she was threatened by a male suspect over an argument about smoking outside an Atlantic Ave. apartment building. Police Officers spoke with both parties involved and advised them how to seek harassment prevention Read More…
In an effort to avoid another war after the Lewis Wharf Hotel debacle, nine North End / Waterfront condominium boards reached out to city officials in a joint letter (pdf) to address the remaining open development parcels in the neighborhood. Specifically, the letter identified areas of development concern at Commercial Wharf, Lewis Wharf, Sargent’s Wharf, and vacant lots Read More…
Saturday from 6:30AM to 6:30PM – Café Amalfi located on Battery Wharf will be having its grand opening! Please stop by to enjoy our featured Illy coffee drinks, healthy snacks, and smoothies. We hope to see you there!
Representing Battery Wharf Hotel, General Manager Peter Sulow and Attorney Joe Devlin returned to North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) for support in turning a vacant second floor space into a function room. The request comes after last year’s licensing transition from Fairmont to Westmont Hospitality. The new function room will be located on the second floor Read More…