Community Featured Health & Environment

What’s The 311? Rat Infestation, Salem Sinkhole and a North Square Suggestion

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. Rat Situation on Rose Kennedy Greenway “Outrageous” “The rat infestation in the North End and Rose Kennedy Greenway Park at Hanover Street is outrageous. I have Read More…

Arts & Culture Featured

Under Construction: Prado Joins North Square as Closed Freedom Trail Public Spaces

Following the closing of North Square for reconstruction, another popular Freedom Trail public space in Boston’s North End has been fenced off for an overhaul. The Paul Revere Mall, known as “the Prado,” was closed to the public as construction begins on a major renovation, the second since it was created in 1925. [See the restoration design Read More…

Arts & Culture Commentaries Featured

“Brethren, Bethel, And Basilica” in North Square, Part 2

This is the second installation of Jessica Dello Russo’s “Brethren, Bethel, And Basilica”, following part one. Inside the only surviving Colonial-era house of worship in Boston’s North End, today’s Christ Church or “Old North”, a modern plaque on the wall close by the door to the vestry (below a bust of George Washington) states that Charles Read More…

Community Featured Photos & Videos

Historic Neighborhood Photo: Rachel Revere Park at North Square

Check out this week’s aerial photo of North Square from 1956. You’ll notice the famous Paul Revere House and the Pierce–Hichborn House are both visible in this photo. The fenced area in the foreground is Rachel Revere Park. Farther up the street, you can see cars parked in North Square, which is now roped off from Read More…

Arts & Culture Commentaries Featured

“Brethren, Bethel, And Basilica” – North Square Worship Sites From 1649 to Today

By Jessica Dello Russo North Square is undergoing a $2.5 million facelift – the first in many decades. It includes the installation in 2019 of public art by A+J Art+Design on the theme of the many historical periods through which the square has endured as open space. There will be tributes to Boston’s first colonists from Read More…

Daily Briefs

Wednesday’s Brief: Historic Worship Sites Tour Tonight, Tea & Tranquility, Adult Book Discussion and Family Separation Demonstration

Things to know for Wednesday Today is Wednesday, June 20 and if you’re looking for something to do this evening, there are still spaces left for a special tour tonight at 6pm, “Brethren, Bethel, and Basilica” – highlighting Community Worship Sites in and around Boston’s historic North Squre and a rare behind-the-scenes tour of Sacred Read More…

Photos & Videos

Neighborhood Photos: Yellow Tulips in North Square

We have been receiving many pictures of the peak yellow tulips now blooming in North Square. Here are a few to enjoy! “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Send in your photos using our Submit a Post form, via email to info@northendwaterfront.com or tag @northend.waterfront on Instagram. Please include a caption or story telling Read More…

Community

What’s The 311? Missing North Square Bricks, Lights Out at Langone Park and Salem Street Lamp

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. Missing North Square Bricks “Bricks need to be replaced.” The original 311 post can be found here. This case was submitted and opened on April 20rd, 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…

Arts & Culture Featured Meetings

A&J Art + Design Presents North Square Redesign Update at Neighborhood Council Meeting

Ann Hirsch and Jeremy Angier of A&J Art+Design presented an update on the North Square public art project at the March North End Waterfront Neighborhood Council meeting. The artwork, expected to be installed in September / October 2018, will include four interactive sculptures: 1. North Square View in 1798 (2:12) 2. Bronze map of the Read More…

Community Health & Environment

What’s The 311? Fallen Tree in Charter St. Park, Hanover St. Pothole, Broken Picnic Table, and Damaged Tree on Hanover St.

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. Large Tree Falls in Charter Street Park “Big tree down from the storm. New saplings would be appreciated. Thanks!” The original 311 post can be found Read More…

Community Featured

What’s The 311? Rat Issues Continue, Trash Pile at North Square, and Icy Bike Route

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. North End Rat Problems Continue (Commercial Street) “Four times in just the last month my car has had rat droppings and rat nesting material on Read More…