The concept of a free MBTA bus system has been gaining momentum as traffic and transit problems continue to worsen in the Boston area. At-large City Councilor Michelle Wu has been arguing for free buses since early last year, but now the concept is being discussed in wider circles, as evident by a recent article Read More…
Cape Air hosted an information session in mid-December to present their proposal for seaplanes connecting Boston and New York City. The proposal includes four daytime fair-weather flights that would launch from Waterboat Marina’s exterior dock located past the tip of Long Wharf, taxi one mile out to Logan’s Runway 1432, and take off for the Read More…
2019 is coming to a close and it’s time to ring in a new year and a new decade! Boston has plenty of activities to keep you occupied – ice sculptures along the Waterfront, First Night 2020 at Copley Square, Boston Common fireworks at 7pm, and midnight fireworks over Boston Harbor! While some people may Read More…
New design concepts for the Northern Avenue Bridge project featuring a “people first” plan were released on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. The design features two spans crossing the channel – one that would be for buses, shuttles, and emergency vehicles, and the other for pedestrians and cyclists. There would also be a public space underneath Read More…
It’s mid-December and Boston has already seen multiple occasions of accumulating snow, including one Boston Public Schools snow day! The hats and gloves have been pulled out of storage and residents will now bundle up before heading outside for this next winter season. What are your favorite activities to do in the winter? Vote in Read More…
After three community meetings, the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA), along with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and the Greenway Conservancy recently announced the preferred design scheme for Parcel 2, soon to be a new neighborhood park. The scheme selected, “The Meadow” will include a perennial garden, offering options for seasonality. There will be Read More…
Thanksgiving will soon be here and, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA), over 55 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more, 49.3 million of them by car, to celebrate with loved ones. Though the traffic may be horrendous, there are plenty of activities that make it all worth it. What’s your favorite Thanksgiving Read More…
It’s been almost two months since Star Market at the Hub on Causeway opened its doors, ushering customers into its 600,000 square-foot space. In addition to groceries, the supermarket sells prepared meals and hot foods; beer, wine, and spirits; and features a convenience store and Starbucks. Some NorthEndWaterfront.com readers like the new supermarket, commenting that Read More…
The Seaport Transportation Management Association has proposed a fleet of small buses to create a network in Boston’s Seaport to shuttle people from place to place. The buses would take a circular route from South Station down to the Innovation and Design Building and back. The service would be privately operated, but available to the Read More…
Boston City Council recently discussed a potential ban on wearing masks during protests and in other public spaces. The question of whether or not masks should be allowed arose following protests in August to the Straight Pride Parade. Councilor Flynn was one who spoke in support of the ban, saying public safety is the biggest Read More…
Last month, city councilors discussed concerns about pedestrian safety at their regular council meeting. As Boston becomes more developed, there are more vehicles as well as more pedestrians. Raised by Councilor Flynn, he said many residents don’t feel safe walking throughout the city. He wants to see more raised crosswalks, speed bumps, and stop signs. Read More…
The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) in partnership with MassDOT and the Greenway Conservancy has held three community meetings to discuss the new park coming to the Greenway’s Parcel 2. The third meeting last week presented three concept design options to attendees. The goal of the meeting was to narrow down to one design Read More…