In an effort to get more people traveling to Logan Airport to use High Occupancy Vehicles to reduce congestion, Massport has announced a new incentive where passengers who take the MBTA ferry or water taxi to the airpot can get priority access at airport security. These passengers will be given a “Ticket to Skip” pass Read More…
The North Washington Street bus / bike lane was implemented a few weeks ago to help ease congestion and increase safety along this busy corridor. The lane is in effect 24/7 inbound from the Charlestown Bridge to Haymarket. In a poll earlier this year, 56 percent of NorthEndWaterfront.com readers who voted were in favor of Read More…
Postcards were distributed last week advertising the official scheduled opening of a Star Market at the new Hub on Causeway at North Station on September 20. North End / Waterfront residents have been asking for a grocery store in the area for many years. Since Stop & Shop closed on Cambridge Street in 2003, the Read More…
September 1 fell on the Sunday of Labor Day this year which meant the large majority of people starting and ending leases September 1st all moved over the same 72-hour period. This was good for people moving who didn’t have to take a vacation day to lug all their belongings through the city, and good Read More…
The Boston City Council discussed supervised safe injection sites for drug users in a recent working session. Currently, there are bills before the Legislature that would allow safe injection sites in the Commonwealth. The Council debated the topic with arguments both for and against. Those who support these sites say it could prevent more deaths Read More…
With the big centennial St. Anthony’s Feast coming up this weekend, the neighborhood is abuzz with excitement and preparations! People from near and far visit Boston’s North End during the summer months to take part in the many Italian feasts that often feature live music, food stalls, games and processions through the streets. What’s your Read More…
A recent study by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) declared what many residents already know: traffic is only getting worse in the Commonwealth. The image above shows the estimated commute from the South Shore into Boston on a weekday at 8:30 a.m., with orange and red indicating the severe congestion along I-93. Several suggestions Read More…
North End residents are just over a month in to the new trash collection schedule of Monday and Thursday mornings, altered from the previous schedule of Monday and Friday mornings. Consequently, the traditional Thursday street sweeping was moved to Friday. There were a few goals behind this switch, explained by Superintendent of Waste Reduction Brian Read More…
Boston’s Climate Ready Downtown and the North End Project team recently gave an update on their plans to protect the neighborhood from flooding due to rising sea levels. Two main options have been identified: 1. Raise the roadway and bike lanes by 5-7 feet. This has the advantage of being public property so it would be easier Read More…
Feasibility studies for a North–South rail link connecting North Station and South Station by underground train have been in the works for years. The discussion recently resurfaced in a Thrillist article about the tunnel being the one missing piece that could connect the whole east coast by train. Proponents of the rail link argue that Read More…
At a recent Boston City Council meeting, the council discussed the possibility of making Election Day a holiday, so more people are able to participate in voting. Councilor O’Malley suggested the City create a paid holiday for its workers to increase voter turnout. While some NorthEndWaterfront.com readers commented in support of this idea, others expressed Read More…
Several of the recent District A-1 North End / Waterfront police blotters have reported stolen bicycles in the neighborhood. Most victims said they locked the bike to a pole or a bike rack, and when they returned to the spot it was gone. With more people biking in the summer weather and leaving their bikes Read More…