City Councilor Lydia Edwards spoke to the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) about a new non-profit structure to augment city services aimed at tackling the neighborhood’s persistent trash issues. Edwards said that in her North End constituent updates, trash cleanup was the #1 cited problem. At issue, said the councilor, is that Boston’s public Read More…
The Greenway Business Improvement District (BID) today announced the election of a nine-member board of directors comprising representatives of properties along the Rose Kennedy Greenway. These members will serve terms ranging from one to three years, working in partnership with the Greenway Conservancy, MassDOT, and the City of Boston to protect and enhance the park Read More…
Mayor Walsh, MassDOT, A Better City representing Greenway abutters, and the Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy announced the establishment of a Greenway Business Improvement District (BID) following approval of the petition by Boston City Council today. The BID designation allows for the implementation of a sustainable, long-term foundational funding plan for the Rose Kennedy Greenway in the spirit Read More…
A Better City has filed a petition with the Boston City Council to organize the Greenway Business Improvement District (BID). The Greenway BID is designed to generate $1.5 million each year to support the maintenance, horticulture costs, and future enhancements of the Greenway. BID money will be managed by the Greenway Conservancy. Funds would be raised by Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) held their February 2018 meeting starting with a series of reports and community updates. Here is a summary to follow along with the video posted above. (00:00 in video) President’s Welcome – Mary McGee Parks Committee Report – Robyn Reed (01:50) Langone Park / Puopolo Fields renovations – Read More…
An important part of Boston is in flux—good flux. It will be interesting to see how the details work themselves out. You have probably known the district as Downtown Crossing ever since it got a little seedy, the Washington Street subway station changed its name, Jordan Marsh became Macy’s, and Filene’s and the basement moved Read More…