The North End/ Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) supported a petitioner seeking zoning relief for a new residential building at 25 Atlantic Avenue. The new construction, owned by Richard Walsh of Walsh Brothers Construction located at 25 Atlantic Ave (210 Commercial Street), would be a five-story, six residential unit building with a common roof deck (55 Read More…
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Police Blotter: Breaking & Entering of Vehicle; Theft From Pharmacy
The following are recent incidents reported by Boston Police District A-1 for the North End / Waterfront area. Breaking & Entering—Motor Vehicle10/11/ – 10/12/20 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.Victim reports he parked his 2019 Audi Q3 (unlocked) at Commercial and Battery Streets. Victim stated the next morning his golf clubs and U.S. currency had been Read More…
Police Blotter: Attempted Sexual Assault, Motor Vehicle Breaking & Entering
The following are recent incidents reported by Boston Police District A-1 for the North End / Waterfront area. Attempted Sexual Assault08/02/20 2:00 a.m.Female victim reports she was walking home from a friend’s house when she was approached by a male who began talking with her. Victim further stated when they reached North Read More…
Police Blotter: Attempted Larceny, Two Accounts of Vandalism
The following are recent incidents reported by Boston Police District A-1 for the North End / Waterfront area. Vandalism07/27/20 9:20 a.m.Male suspect arrested for malicious destruction of property after breaking the window of a Commercial St. building. The initial 911 call was for a man with a gun at that address, but after a Read More…
What’s the 311? North St. Trash, Commercial St. Broken Sidewalk
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. Residential Trash out Illegally on North St This 311 user says, “Out illegally in front of 336 North St. The North End trash should not be Read More…
Police Blotter: Two Accounts of Breaking & Entering; Stolen License Plates
The following are recent incidents reported by Boston Police District A-1 for the North End / Waterfront area. Breaking & Entering (Boat)07/05/20 8:32amMale suspect arrested after fleeing a boat at Lewis Wharf he had broken into. Suspect was apprehended on Haverhill St. in the North Station area. Suspect was riding a Bianchi bike and carrying four Read More…
Police Blotter: Foster St. Robbery, Theft From Vehicle, Person Causing a Disturbance
The following are recent incidents reported by Boston Police District A-1 for the North End / Waterfront area. Robbery07/03/20 9:55 p.m.Victim and girlfriend report they were robbed of U.S. currency at gunpoint by a known male suspect and two other unknown accomplices on Foster St. Detectives to follow up. Larceny From Motor Vehicle07/01 – 07/02/20 Read More…
Neighborhood Photo: Construction Progress at Langone & Puopolo Parks
Langone Park (established 1973) and Puopolo Playground (established 1893) along Commercial Street during the renovation. A steel beam mobile dangles in the overcast as a construction worker guides it to safety. Boulders are laid for the effects of rising sea level and storm protection. Photo and caption by Elizabeth Norton. Construction began last summer on a Read More…
What’s the 311? Resident Parking Concerns, Two Needles Found on Commercial St., Sept. 1 Moving Questions
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. North End Resident Parking Access Concerns This 311 user says, “With the recent restaurant patio openings on Hanover St and Salem St in the North End, Read More…
What’s the 311? Park Debris Left on Commercial St., Endicott St. Trash, North St. Recycle Bin Overflowing
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. Park Trash Left at 510 Commercial Street North End This 311 user says, “Park was mowed Tuesday and looks great, but branches and trash were left Read More…
Neighborhood Photo: Construction Resumes at Langone & Puopolo Parks
Renovation of the fields at Langone and Puopolo Parks along Commercial Street in Boston’s North End has recommenced as the state begins its gradual reopening. Massachusetts has entered phase one of the four-step plan to reopen the state following the shutdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting May 18, places of worship, manufacturing and construction Read More…
Police Blotter: Counterfeit Money, Breaking & Entering to Motor Vehicle, Package Theft From Entryway
The following are recent incidents reported by Boston Police District A-1 for the North End / Waterfront area. Breaking and Entering (Residence)05/04/20 3:00 p.m.Male suspect to be summoned to court for breaking & entering (residential) of a Garden Court Street building. The suspect was observed by a tenant inside the front entryway stealing two Read More…