Community Featured

What’s the 311? Loud Skateboarding at The Gassy, Broken Sidewalk on Endicott St., Early Morning Jackhammering

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. Loud Skateboarding at The Gassy This 311 user writes, “4 to 5 guys who use a large wooden box to do skateboarding tricks on! They were Read More…

Community Health & Environment

Dogi-Pots Coming to a Park Near You

The NEWRA Clean Streets Committee has been looking for a way to help dog owners clean up after their dogs. Chris Young, the committee’s liaison to the North End Chamber of Commerce and business community, took charge of the effort and recently purchased five “Dogi-Pot” facilities that will be mounted on poles at neighborhood parks. Read More…

Community Police & Fire

Gassy Park Swings “Melted” by Vandals

Emily Lapkin reports via Neighbors for Neighbors: “I’m just writing to tell everyone the sad news that the infant/toddler swings at the “Gassy” park on Prince Street have been vandalized. Today we took our daughter there to play, and were greatly disappointed to find a pile of matches on the ground and partially melted/warped rubber Read More…