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. Compost Bins Overflowing at Nazzaro Center “The compost (not trash) at the Nazzaro Community Center in the North End of Boston is overflowing, people are trying Read More…
Boston City Council will hold a hearing later this month to discuss the feasibility of a curbside composting program in Boston. The compost could be used for landscaping in City parks and gardens, or sold to local farmers to create a full circle of food for Boston residents. Cambridge launched a pilot program in 2014 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. Potholes at Intersection Of Endicott Street & Cross Street “The on ramp to 93 north. I blew out a tire on the pot holes coming from Read More…
Since 2015, the once pilot program, Project Oscar, has been collecting composted materials and data throughout Boston. From June 2015 through April 2017, the North End has recycled about 30,000 pounds of food waste. For comparison, the same amount was composted in Jamaica from November 2015 through April 2017. Although the two neighborhoods are tied, Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) met for its October 2015 meeting this week. A summary and timeline for the above video is shown below. (00:00 in video) Welcome and call to order by President Philip Frattaroli (01: 14) 30th Anniversary of North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council – A celebration is set for November 6, 2015 at Read More…
The folks from Greenovate Boston are raising the excitement level for the ongoing composting pilot program in the North End that is soon to expand throughout the city. Project Oscar consists of containers located at the Nazzaro Center playground where residents drop off food scraps at their convenience. The program not only gets food out of Read More…
Starting September 22, 2014 through November 30th, the City of Boston is piloting an expanded Community Compost Program in the North End and East Boston. Project Oscar consists of key-pad locked containers where residents can drop off food scraps. The initial pilot will be limited to 200 Boston residents living near the containers. They will be Read More…