The Trustees of Reservations recently presented at both the North End / Waterfront Residents Association (NEWRA) and North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) on ideas to turn the current parking lot at Sargent’s Wharf into open space. The Trustees’ Boston Waterfront Initiative One Waterfront proposes the idea of converting Sargent’s Wharf into a public Read More…
The Haymarket Garage located between Hanover Street and New Sudbury Street has reopened for public use. The garage entrance is located at 136 Blackstone Street. The garage had been closed since September 29, 2019 to facilitate needed construction operations including waterproofing of the facility and upgrading the two elevators that service the garage. Those parking Read More…
Judge Linda Giles described the case as “important, complex” and even “fascinating” in a July 23rd hearing at Superior Court. Who knew a parking dispute could be so intriguing? But then, this involves Commercial Wharf, one of the most litigated properties in downtown Boston through a series of cases ongoing for more than 30 years. Read More…
The Boston City Council was back to talking about parking remedies during this week’s regular city council meeting. Councilors Lydia Edwards, Annissa Essaibi-George and Andrea Campbell called for a future hearing regarding citywide parking reform throughout all of Boston. “We need to look at every single tool in the toolbox when it comes to parking,” Read More…
Boston City Council is considering charging a fee for residential parking in Boston’s neighborhoods. Councilor Michelle Wu suggested a $25 annual fee for a parking sticker. If a household were to get more than one permit, each one would double in price, meaning a second one would cost $50 and so on. Would this fee Read More…
Councilor Michelle Wu wants to impose fees on residential parking in the city of Boston. During the regular city council meeting, Wu called for a hearing about potentially charging $25 for one residential parking permit. Wu said residents would have to prove their residency, and there would be no limit on how many permits a Read More…
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. Equipment Malfunctions Extend Construction Parking Permits on Lewis Street “These signs have been up for excavating from 2/15 to 2/22 which is today and no work Read More…
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. Resident Unhappy with Tow Zone on Lewis & Moon Streets “Using a parking permit for 46 Lewis Street in an attempt to dominate Lewis Street as well as Moon Street. We have barely any Read More…
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. Car Parked Illegally on Entire Sidewalk on Sheafe Street “Illegal parking safety issue.” The original 311 post can be found here. The case was submitted and Read More…
Boston city councilors are looking to start charging for residential parking stickers, saying that the current parking system is broken because the city currently issues many more parking stickers than actual spaces. Councilor at-large, Michelle Wu, expressed frustration over the unlimited residential parking stickers the city hands out despite the fact that several neighbors have Read More…
The Boston Transportation Department (BTD) has announced fines will be increased effective Monday, July 2, for parking in violation of eleven City parking regulations. The revenue from the increased fines will go toward transportation projects prioritized in Go Boston 2030. See the regulations effected and increased amounts in the BTD press release posted below. Fines Read More…
More than half of the individuals taking advantage of discounted parking at the Haymarket Center Garage have been removed from the list following a 5 Investigates report that many are not actually North End residents. Two months ago, 5 Investigates found that more than 40% of those getting the parking deal of the century – Read More…