Although it is not dead yet, a City Hall proposal by Mayor Walsh to extend bar and restaurant closing hours to 4:00 a.m., beyond the current allowed 2:00 a.m., was thwarted this week by State lawmakers in the House of Representatives. The measure initially passed the State Senate, but failed to make it into a Read More…
Bartlett Place was one of the first “pocket park” or “parklets” identified by City of Boston Public Works for a redesigned public open space. Long vacant with broken asphalt and a gathering place for trash, a series of community meetings last year resulted in the current redesign with brick-tile surfacing, decorative bollards, potted trees and Read More…
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is hosting two public meetings this week in Boston regarding the proposed resort casino developments in Everett (Wynn) and Revere (Mohegan Sun / Suffolk Downs). We have heard that hundreds of people are expected to testify at these hearings being held at the Boston Convention Center. However, written comments via email Read More…
Thank you to everyone that responded to the polls regarding our comment system. Thanks also to those that contacted us privately via email or in person around the neighborhood. One thing is for sure … everyone is reading the comments! For the most part, we heard “Don’t fix what’s not broken.” With 77% support in Read More…
All three polling locations in the North End were packed the morning of the Boston Mayoral Election. Voters were waiting in line by 7am, right at the start of the election doors opening. Sign holders and supporters gathered their winter jackets, hats, and coffee mugs awaiting the warm sun to rise. If you haven’t already Read More…
You have read up on the Boston Mayoral candidates. You have watched the videos and forum interviews. You have seen the televised debate. The September 24th preliminary election is less than 2 weeks away. The top 2 candidates will continue on to the general election on November 5th. So, where are the poll numbers for this Read More…
The following poll will help the Friends of the North End Branch Library (FONEBL) focus their efforts on the needs and wants of the community regarding books, features and events. Select up to 3 answers. The North End Branch Library is located at 25 Parmenter Street. View FriendsNELibrary.org to become a “Friend” or find Read More…
We received dozens of emails, calls and tweets about the new Pinkberry sign that went up this week at 283 – 285 Hanover Street. Some folks think it is not in keeping with the character of the North End. Others say it is the standard Pinkberry and leave it alone. The City approved and both Read More…
Crime incidents typically increase in the summer, but some folks think that it has taken a significant turn for the worse with the latest string of public safety issues and attacks. On a scale of 1-4, tell us how safe you feel in the North End? Related post: See Petition Circulating to Increase Boston Police Read More…
The following poll will help the Friends of the North End Branch Library (FONEBL) focus their efforts on the needs and wants of the community regarding books, features and events. Select up to 3 answers. The North End Branch Library is located at 25 Parmenter Street. View FriendsNELibrary.org to become a “Friend” or find out Read More…
There are already some major chains and franchises in the North End, such as 7-Eleven, Starbucks and CVS. Now, frozen yogurt franchise, Pinkberry, at 283-285 Hanover St. is currently going through the neighborhood process having already won one group’s support. We’ve heard both sides. Is the community welcoming good businesses that the public wants or Read More…
When City Councilor John Connolly announced he was running to be the next Mayor of Boston, we ran a poll to gauge how NorthEndWaterfront.com readers would react to the challenge against the longest sitting mayor of Boston, Thomas M. Menino. After a month and 449 votes, the results are in. Mayor Menino handily took the Read More…