Health & Environment Transportation

Wasted Space – How do we improve this intersection?

I’m referring to what is, arguably, one of the most trafficked and busy intersections in the North End: Salem and Parmenter Streets. The open area owned by the city is currently an eyesore and collection point for trash from several neighboring buildings in clear violation of trash rules, and constant truck parking in clear violation Read More…

Police & Fire

Discarded Cigarette From Rooftop Starts Fire at 16 Parmenter Street

  Boston Fire responded to a roof deck fire at 12:18 pm today at 16 Parmenter St., next to Pagliuca’s Restaurant.   A person admitted smoking and discarding a cigarette on the roof of the four story building. Estimated damages are $250,000. No injuries were reported. Photo by Bill Lane.

Arts & Culture Photos & Videos

Successful 2011 Book Sale Held by Friends of the North End Branch Library

The sun came out for the Friends of the North End Branch Library on Saturday for the Annual Book Sale fundraiser. Book and DVD donations came from far and wide, offering the public a huge selection on the Parmenter St. sidewalk. Proceeds go to the Friends group that help support the programs at the library. Read More…

Real Estate

12 Parmenter Street Building Sells for $4.5 Million at Auction

The six-story building on the corner of Hanover and Parmenter Street was sold for $4.5 million, according to JJManning. The six-story building includes over 10,000 square feet with the first floor currently leased to Il Panino Express. The other floors are residential apartments, including a duplex penthouse unit. People at the auction report that Barbara Read More…

Food & Drink Real Estate

Neighborhood Council Supports Pagliuca’s Expansion

At its May 11, 2009 meeting, the North End Waterfront Neighborhood Council voted unanimously to support zoning relief at Pagliuca’s Restaurant for a proposed expansion at 14-16 Parmenter Street. Pagliuca’s has applied to the Board of Appeal for an expansion of dining to its basement with 16 seats. The added space will be used to accommodate larger parties and overflow Read More…