The North End Chamber of Commerce welcomed Police Commissionor Ed Davis, affectionately known as Boston’s Top Cop, at Tuesday’s meeting where he spoke about neighborhood public safety. The Commissioner also talked about his experience and police response after the Boston Marathon attacks. Specific to the North End, Commissioner Davis addressed recent efforts to increase enforcement Read More…
It’s the height of the summer and that means the bikers are back in the North End, especially on Hanover Street where they park and hang out. Resident and Carmelina’s restaurant owner, Damien DiPaola, sends in these photos citing the motorcycles took at least four residential parking spots on Saturday night, revved up noise and Read More…
As a protest against motorcycle regulations or a possible prohibition from some Boston streets, Bikers of America is suggesting bikers “target” Hanover Street restaurants. Phil Henegen, A.K.A. “Screwdriver” posted the following suggestion: “Target restaurants on Hanover Street, North End Suggestion: To boycott all of Boston is a very broad target. It appears some Hanover Street restaurants Read More…
The Boston Police have started handing out the “Pipe Down Please” cards to encourage bikers to be more courteous and obey the law. Samples of the cards, shown below, were displayed at October’s NEWNC Public Safety meeting. Residents indicated some improvement this season.
Boston Police unveiled a new voluntary program to reduce motorcycle noise on North End streets, called “Pipe Down Please.” The Boston initiative is mirrored after a successful program in Golden, Colorado named “Silence is Golden.” The police will be handing out cards requesting cooperation from bikers on the neighborhood’s residential streets. Police intend to initially Read More…
The North End/Waterfront is about to get a bit quieter. In preparation for a City Council vote, the Committee on Government Operations recommended on June 2nd to pass an ordinance regulating the noise levels of motorcycles. This follows a public hearing by the committee on May 26. The ordinance was introduced by District 1 Councilor Read More…