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What’s The 311? Dog Droppings, North Washington Street Bridge Repairs, and Clark Street Trash

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 Dog Droppings “The dog poop in the north end is out of control! Sheafe Street, the bottom of Hanover and North Street are the Read More…

Health & Environment

Despite Weather, RUFF Reminder to Clean Up After Dogs

To all dog guardians in the neighborhood, RUFF would like to remind you that even with all the snow, it is still important to clean up after your dogs. People have been noticing above average amounts of dog mess in the parks and we would like to remind folks how important it is to clean up.

Health & Environment

RUFF Pitches In To Cleanup Neighborhood Parks

RUFF held its monthly parks cleanup this Sunday morning at 9am. The group met and cleaned up the Prado, Charter St. Park and the ball fields. They also hung RUFF signs at several locations to remind dog owners of their responsibilities to the community. RUFF stands for Responsible Urbanites for Fido and welcomes dog owners Read More…

Community Health & Environment

Bags of Dog Poop Dumped at Baseball Fields [Slideshow]

The latest dog poop quagmire is at the North End baseball fields, shown in these photos by Stefan Modzelewski. Taken at Puopolo Field on Commercial St., he appropriately notes “the photos speak for themselves.” The fields are posted “No Dogs” but this is obviously not the case. A trash barrel or a big belly compacter Read More…

Commentaries Community

Resident Uproar Over Dog Caca on North End Baseball Fields & Parks

I had not heard the word “caca” in a long time, but when I read the following message it became pretty clear. This letter sent in to neighborhood parents from Vincent Santaniello has caused an uproar through email chains and the local NEWMA Google group. The discussion started with the problems at the baseball fields Read More…