Featured Police & Fire

Police Blotter: Small Fire on North St., Homeless Person Sleeping in Business

The following are recent incidents reported by Boston Police District A-1 for the North End / Waterfront area. Fire06/14/20   9:32 a.m.Boston Fire Department (BFD) on scene of a small roof deck fire at a North St. residence. BFD reports the fire was caused by accidental disposal of a cigarette. Estimate of damage $500 -$1000. Investigate Read More…

Featured Government Police & Fire

Boston City Council Votes in Favor of New Fire Cadet Program

The Boston Fire Department is looking into creating a cadet program in an effort to make the department more diverse. The department appeared before the city council in a hearing to discuss the proposed program. Currently, the department is about 72 percent white males. According to the Chief of Diversity Danielson Tavares, fire cadet programs Read More…

Photos & Videos Police & Fire

Neighborhood Photo: Famous “Ways to Italy” Fire Alarm Pole Down on Hanover Street

The iconic fire alarm box pole on Hanover Street with Italian region signs was down on Friday afternoon. Boston Fire Department responded to the scene. Photo by Chad Jackson. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Send in your photos using our Submit a Post form, via email to info@northendwaterfront.com or tag @northend.waterfront on Instagram. Please Read More…