Last week, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department hosted their first community meeting to discuss proposed improvements for Langone & Puopolo Parks on Commercial Street in the North End. The city has budgeted about $4.5 million to rehabilitate the park facilities and will be planning out how to use this funding over the next year, before construction Read More…
The leaves are falling and temperatures are, well, sort of dropping, which means Halloween will soon be upon us! October 31 will be here in just one week – what will you be doing to celebrate? The North End / Waterfront neighborhood has plenty of Halloween events to get you into the spooky holiday spirit, Read More…
A few months ago, NorthEndWaterfront.com added a new weekly post – What’s the 311? – that highlights 311 cases in the neighborhood. 311 is the Mayor’s 24-hour hotline that allows residents to report issues and concerns to the City. In looking over recent North End / Waterfront cases, there are some common issues that continue to Read More…
Thursday, October 19, will be the final community meeting to discuss improvements to the Paul Revere Mall (Prado) between Hanover and Unity Streets. The renovations will improve drainage, increase accessibility and repair site amenities. The first community meeting back in March focused on historical context and project priorities. Read more on the City of Boston webpage Read More…
Over the past few months there have been several discussions around water transportation and expanding public use of Boston Harbor and the waterfront. Boston Harbor Now participated in a waterfront panel back in July that focused on, among other things, moving city traffic to the harbor by increasing water shuttles. City council candidates have also shared their Read More…
The long-awaited cycle track is nearing completion! The paving construction this past weekend and earlier this week marks one of the final pieces of the puzzle. This project sparked plenty of sidewalk controversy and roadwork headaches during construction in the North End / Waterfront area. Refresh your memory by browsing our posts on the North End Read More…
Boston’s preliminary municipal election will be next Tuesday, September 26. There are three candidates running to fill the seat being vacated by Sal LaMattina for District 1 (North End, Charlestown and East Boston) city councilor — Lydia Edwards, Margaret Farmer and Stephen Passacantilli. The top two candidates from that election will appear on the general municipal Read More…
At the end of August, the Boston City Council voted to reject continuing a pilot program that allowed street sandwich board signs without a permit. The one-year temporary ordinance had allowed these signs as long as they followed certain rules, including size restrictions and displaying business contact information. There are arguments made for these signs Read More…
The end of Labor Day weekend also marks the end of another busy September 1 move in the Boston area. Those of us who stuck around the North End / Waterfront the past few days saw the streets packed with new faces, moving trucks and trash piles. Hopefully, these pointers helped alleviate some of the Read More…
This Fall, the Boston Public Works Department will begin work on the renovation of North Square. The purpose of the project is largely restoration with improvements in access for people to enjoy the square. The reconstruction aims to incorporate public feedback collected from several local meetings. The design will repair and retain the existing cobblestones Read More…
The Hubway bike sharing program is expanding and Boston Transportation Department has announced they will host 28 community planning workshops this fall to plan locations for 70 new Hubway stations. The North End / Waterfront Hubway expansion discussion will take place on Wednesday, October 11, from 6pm – 8pm at the Nazzaro Center. Until then, cast Read More…
At a recent meeting of civic non-profit leaders at the New England Aquarium, a lengthy discussion ensued about the expansion of Boston’s water transportation system. The panelists expressed support for additional ferries to decrease the surface road congestion including hundreds of private shuttles transporting employees to / from North and South Station. The panel also raised Read More…