Featured Health & Environment

What’s The 311? Trash, Bikes, and Homeless

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. Abandoned Bicycles at Salem St. & Prince St. This 311 user says, “2 bikes have been attached to gate at electric power plant, they’ve been there Read More…

Arts & Culture Featured People

Homeless Musician Nico Receives Replacement Violin After Being Robbed

Locals, music lovers, and good samaritans responded to the story of Nico, the homeless musician, who was robbed at knifepoint of his 125 year-old violin given to him by his late mother. After weeks of organizing, a group of benefactors was able to gift Nico with a replacement violin, his sole source of income. “I Read More…

Community Featured

What’s The 311? Homeless Camp, Ticket Ads, and Missing Bricks

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. Ticketing Agency “Illegally” Putting Up Ads in The North End “This company is illegally putting ads all over the North End, including signs and stickers. Please Read More…

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What’s The 311? Homeless on Cross St., Tickets for Street Sweeping, Cooper St. Pothole Clean Up

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. 311 User Concerned for Homeless on Cross Street “The North End, The Waterfront, and The Seaport are building all kinds of condos, and someone has to Read More…

Community

North End Against Drugs Dinner / Talk Supports Homeless Shelter

Steven Siciliano, Chief Probation Officer at South Boston District Court who will officially start his new role as Nazzaro Community Center Director November 13th was the guest speaker at the October 15 North End Against Drugs (NEAD) Family Dinner / Talk event held at the Center. This dinner was open to all North End / Read More…

Community

What’s The 311? Homeless Camp Found, Sink Hole Forming, Out of State License Plate With a North End Resident Sticker

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. Homeless Camp Found Underneath North Washington Street Bridge Again “Garbage underneath the Charlestown Bridge that connects Charlestown and Boston North End.” The original 311 post can Read More…

Community Health & Environment

What’s The 311? Homeless Camp Found, Sinkhole Developing, and A Broken Brick Sidewalk

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. Homeless Camp Found Underneath North Washington Street Bridge “Homeless citing of their items under North Washington bridge. Going from Charlestown to the North End on the Read More…

Community

What’s The 311? Sinkhole on Salem Street, Homeless Camp on The Greenway, and Broken Bathroom at Langone Park

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. Sinkhole Found on Edge of Salem Street “Opening in the street in front of 172 Salem St. in the North End. Trash beginning to collect in Read More…

Community

What’s The 311? Homeless in North Square, Turkeys on the Loose, and Tractor Trailer Double Parking Woes

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. Homeless Camp Near Paul Revere House “Homeless person camped on sidewalk next to Paul Revere House. This is becoming excessive, the city needs to do something. Read More…

Community

What’s The 311? Homeless Camp on Atlantic Ave., Snow Piled On Moon St., and Illegal Parking in North Square

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. Homeless Camp at Atlantic Avenue Playground “Homeless camp in children’s playground.” The original 311 post can be found here. This case was submitted and opened on Read More…

Community

What’s The 311? Homeless Camp at Langone Park, Broken Sign on Prince St., Injured Snow Owl

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. Commercial Street Case Answered After Snow Melts “Not shoveled/treated from 500 to 536 Commercial Street.” The original 311 post can be found here. This case was Read More…

Featured Government Health & Environment Photos & Videos

Walking the Winter 2018 Homeless Census [Photos]

A “point in time” census of Boston’s homeless was made on Wednesday night as hundreds of volunteers fanned out across the city. Mayor Marty Walsh kicked off the annual count from Boston City Hall where organizers divided into teams with map routes and supplies. The Mayor’s team spent most of the night in Downtown Crossing Read More…