The photos continue to come in about piles (and piles) of moving-related trash on the North End streets. Here is how upper Hanover Street looked, shown in the first three photos as captured by Matt Black who says, “that poor couch.” He also finds 3 U-Hauls (actual) in a row. Meanwhile on Fleet Street, Mary Read More…
It’s moving week again which brings triple-decker parking signs on many streets in the neighborhood, this one captured by North End resident, Michelle Descamps Mario of Old Boston Tours.
It’s that time of the year again. The transitional season – not quite summer, not quite fall – known as moving-in-and-out-days throughout Boston’s neighborhoods. North Enders, in particular, get to witness this annual migratory ritual at close range when building entrances and sidewalks are festooned with oversized mattresses, broken couch frames, desk lamps, laundry baskets, Read More…
Move in/out week is in full swing and it’s not even September 1st yet. Here was this morning’s scene at the corner of Salutation and Hanover Streets, as sent in by Sheila Di Prizio who comments: This is what I walked out to this morning!! This trash problem has been going on for YEARS!!! I Read More…
It was relatively calm on the streets this weekend now that the September 1st moving rush is over. Still, there are remnants everywhere, including trash in the wrong places at the wrong time. But that’s nothing new. Street Occupancy Permit signs are another remnant. Longtime resident, David Kubiak asked, “Why does every pole still have Read More…
As hundreds of new residents moved in over the Labor Day weekend, we could finally come to realize that our tiny community is changing in demographics and culture. This once predominantly Italian and family oriented neighborhood has transformed overnight, but we could see it in plain sight, in the light of day this weekend. Older Read More…
There is still a lot of trash on the sidewalks from the move-ins, but soon those reliable trash collectors will do their job, some nice neighbor will do a little sweeping, a rain will arrive and wash away the sticky debris, and we’ll be back to normal. But what is normal for permanent residents is Read More…
Usually on September 1st, we take and receive many photos of trash piles as the college students move-in. Remember last year when just walking down any North End sidewalk was impossible? (See Move In North End Trash Piles – September 2011 – They’re Here!) Instead this year, we received a couple of emails complimenting the Read More…
With all the student move-ins happening this weekend, there is a useful website for residents to check where and when the City of Boston has issued a Street Occupancy Permit. These permits clear parking and curbspace for move-ins in front of the address. For example, the following link shows all the permits issued for Endicott Read More…
It’s here, the annual tradition of “move-in” week as all the student apartments turnover around September 1st. Unfortunately, there is a no regard for trash rules with everything just thrown out on the streets and sidewalks. In this selection of photos taken on Wednesday night, Mark Petrigjno captures a series of trash and furniture piles. Read More…
The early signs of moving week have arrived or someone is just dumping in the North End. These photos are from Wednesday night on Salem Street in front of the Old North Church on the Freedom Trail. Photos by Mark Petrigno. *Update: Old North scheduled a private pickup for Thursday morning. See more in the Read More…
They’re here! The annual September student moving ritual is upon us. The new neighbors have arrived and that means a lot of trash on the streets as shown in these photos taken on September 1st in the North End.