The Greenway zipline opened two weeks ago on the grassy space known as Parcel 12 between the Armenian Heritage Park and North End Parks. NorthEndWaterfront.com writer Chris Romano tested it out last week – you can watch his ride here! So, what do you think? Note: Web polls are not scientific, representing only those readers who Read More…
Removing the red brick sidewalks along Commercial Street and Atlantic Avenue to make way for the new cycle track has spurred much conversation in the North End / Waterfront neighborhood. The community discussed the project at the May Residents’ Association meeting and the Public Works Construction Management and Connect Historic Boston Project Manager provided more information here. Share your opinion on the Read More…
In the local political scene, there are four candidates that immediately announced their intentions to run for the District 1 City Council seat being vacated by Sal LaMattina. Before the signs fill the windows and candidates fill the meetings, let us know who you are favoring now at the beginning of the race? View Poll Note: Web polls are Read More…
Once the scaffolding came down, the debate started regarding the ornamental wrought iron railings on the facade of 124-126 Salem Street. Some neighbors created quite a stir on social media, mostly against the design saying it doesn’t belong in the North End. In defense, Crosstown Art penned an explanation of the “Chrysanthemum Building” concept. Shown previously Read More…
There is a community meeting on March 7th regarding the demolition of the buildings on Cross Street, between Hanover & Salem Street. Old timers will remember the location as Martignetti Liquors. Since then, the various storefronts have turned over several times. New owner Charter Realty has presented preliminary plans for a 5,500 sq. ft. commercial development Read More…
With paving scheduled in the next few weeks, the cycle track bike path on Commercial Street in Boston’s North End is soon to open for public use. (Atlantic Avenue might have to wait until next Spring.) Looking past the hassle of the extended construction period, vote in the poll below regarding your thoughts on the new addition Read More…
Boston’s North End Italian Feasts are entering their peak season during August, as they have been for roughly the past 100 years depending on the founding of the original religious society. Many residents take part in the festivities while others purposely schedule their vacations to be far away from the noise, traffic and occasional chaos. Among Read More…
At the time of its unveiling, the Echelman Sculpture received glowing reviews from the art world, Boston media and the public with thousands of social media posts and hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of visitors. An anonymous whistleblower group has roundly criticized the $2.6 million project for its cost overruns, among other things. We reported on how Read More…
The broad “vision plan” for Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Quincy Market by leaseholder Ashkenazy Acquisition was approved this week by the Boston Redevelopment Authority. The BRA vote comes a week after a public meeting. [See the video post at “Bostonian vs. Tourist” Debated at Faneuil Hall Public Meeting.] The proponent is adding amenities and a new vendor/food layout Read More…
The story is out, Boston was selected by the United States Olympic Committee to bid for the 2024 Olympic Games! Before everybody “moves out of the neighborhood,” lets get an idea about how our neighbors feel about the games being held here in 2024. Many North End residents speak of how jam-packed the area was while hosting the Read More…
The City of Boston filed a lawsuit this week against the State’s Gaming Commission to block the Wynn Resorts casino license and its $1.75 billion development in Everett. The action comes after negotiations broke down between the City and Wynn regarding mitigation payments to offset the impact of the planned resort casino. Read the full court complaint here. In its Read More…
A petition has been started by Commercial Wharf resident, Michael Cohen, to rename Christopher Columbus Park after the late Mayor Tom Menino. As of this writing, the petition has over 1,000 signatures with a goal of 10,000. The petition starts: The residents of City Of Boston and so many others mourn the passing of Tom Menino Read More…