Event Notices

Groundwater Remediation Scheduled for Richmond Street

Update from the Boston Groundwater Trust: It’s February.  The days are getting longer, spring training is only a few weeks away, and we have completed our first round of well readings for the year. The dry weather has had an impact on groundwater levels, with the average level in the core section of wells that Read More…

Community Government Photos & Videos Real Estate

Video: City Chief James Hunt Speaks to NEWRA on Environmental and Energy Issues

Conversation with James Hunt, City of Boston Chief of Environmental and Energy Services The city’s chief spoke to the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) regarding a wide range of issues relating to the environment and energy use, including groundwater and recycling. Mr. Hunt oversees the Inspectional Services Department and the Environment Department, serves Read More…

Business Community Photos & Videos Real Estate

Video: Paul Revere House Receives NEWNC Support for Lathrop Place Expansion

The North End / Waterfront Neighborhoood Council, NEWNC, unanimiously supported the proposed expansion by the Paul Revere House Museum to 5-6 Lathrop Place, directly behind the existing historical property located in North Square. The zoning relief addresses the conversion of the existing multi-family residential properties at 5-6 Lathrop Place to “cultural accessory use” as part Read More…

Health & Environment

Hearing on State Bill to Protect Groundwater

On Tuesday, December 1, the Massachusetts Joint Committee on the Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture will hold a hearing on a landmark bill to protect groundwater.  You can support this important legislation by: Attending and, ideally, offering testimony in support of the need for groundwater protection; Writing a letter in support of the legislation to Read More…