Are you a landlord that is worried about bedbugs? The Inspectional Services Department is sponsoring a lecture on the subject at 1010 Mass. Ave. on September 20, 2012 at 6pm. See the attached flyer for more information.
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Committee Reports Less Rats in the North End; Take the Poll
Are you missing the fuzzy, long-tailed, beady-eyed rodents? According to residents, the earthly creatures are few and far between these days and showing up much less than at this time last year. The update came at Tuesday night’s meeting with John Meany, Director of Environmental Services at the City’s Inspectional Services Department. The meeting was Read More…
Globe Editorial Chimes in on Illegal Gas & Charcoal Grills on Rooftops
Our photo post from the top of Old North showing illegal gas and charcoal grills on rooftops continues to gain attention. The latest contribution comes from the editorial page of the Boston Globe. … gas and charcoal grills on roofs do pose fire hazards, as the blog NorthEndWaterfront.com recently noted. Massachusetts, Boston, and countless other Read More…
Gas Grills Common on North End Roof Decks; Photos Reveal Hazardous, Illegal Use
Tent-gate has now been resolved (whew!), but it brought up the related, and far more serious, public safety concern of gas grills on roof decks. The North End / Waterfront is one of the most densely populated neighborhoods in the country with abutting buildings and wooden interior construction. In response to these concerns and access Read More…
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…