Recent incidents as reported by Boston Police District A-1 for the North End / Waterfront area. Armed Robbery / Commercial03/06/18 2:55amPolice officers responded to an armed robbery in progress at the 7-Eleven store at Hanover and Commercial Streets. Clerk reports two unknown male suspects displayed a handgun and knife and stole merchandise, Read More…
On Tuesday, January 23, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department hosted a community meeting at the Nazzaro Center to discuss the design phase of the Langone & Puopolo Parks improvement project. This was the second meeting in a series of community forums designed to help the Parks Department determine the best ways to rehabilitate the Read More…
The following reports are from the Boston Police District A-1 journal log, related to the North End / Waterfront area. Robbery12/21/17 9:20pmCooper St. convenience store reports a male suspect entered the store with a handgun and demanded money and cigarettes. Victim handed over a plastic bag with US currency and cigarettes. Suspect also grabbed 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. North End Rat Problems Continue (Commercial Street) “Four times in just the last month my car has had rat droppings and rat nesting material on Read More…
On Tuesday, October 24, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department hosted their first community meeting to discuss proposed improvements for Langone & Puopolo Parks on Commercial Street in the North End. The city has budgeted about $4.5 million to rehabilitate the park facilities. The current production schedule estimates design plans for the new park will Read More…
What was once one of the few streets in the North End that a resident could drive down that was not congested has now been turned into a chaotic, dangerous stretch of road. Between a funeral home needing to conduct business, tour buses and the new bike path it’s just a matter of time before Read More…
Things to know for Monday Events for Monday, October 2nd Milling of Atlantic Ave from Commercial St. to the Surface Road. There will be milling of Atlantic Avenue from Commercial Wharf to the Surface Road. During this time there will be traffic delays and parking restrictions. For more details, see the construction notice. Your typical construction equipment. Read More…
Election Day – Tuesday, September 26th Get out and vote! On election day, polls are open 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. Today is the preliminary election. The top two vote getters today will face off on the general municipal election ballot on November 7th, 2017. In addition to the Mayor’s Race, both District 1 and District 2 Read More…
Things to know for Friday & the Weekend! Events for Friday, September 22nd: Paving of Commercial Street. There will be paving of the cycle track from Union Wharf (328 Commercial Street) to Commercial Wharf. No parking on water side of the street from 6am – 5pm. See full construction notice. 11:00am: Boston Harbor Islands Regatta at Spectacle Island. The Boston Harbor Read More…
The following information was submitted by Kay Barned-Smith, CCM, AIA, Public Works Construction Management and Connect Historic Boston Project Manager regarding upcoming paving as part of the cycle track project. Update: Paving days for Commercial Street have been changed to Friday, September 22nd and Saturday, September 23rd. Please take note! Also, overnight on September 24 to 25, there will Read More…
Forced detour from the cycle-track yesterday in front of Lincoln Wharf. Just another example of why we need loading zones, not tour bus parking, along Commercial Street. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Submit your interesting photos using our Submit a Post form or tag @northend.waterfront on Instagram. Please include a caption or Read More…
The following information was submitted by Kay Barned-Smith, CCM, AIA, Public Works Construction Management and Connect Historic Boston Project Manager regarding upcoming milling and paving as part of the cycle track project. From August 26 through August 30, major roadway construction will take place near North Station and along Commercial Street in the North End / Waterfront neighborhood. Read More…