It’s that time of year when out of offices are up and people travel near and far to visit with friends and family. What’s your favorite tradition over the holiday season? Vote in our poll and add your comments in the section below.
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Reader Poll: Should There Be Buffer Zones Between Dispensaries / Liquor Stores and Recovery Centers?
Boston City Council is considering creating a buffer zone that would restrict how close marijuana dispensaries and liquor stores can be to recovery facilities. Regulations already enforced on these businesses say they must be at least half a mile apart from one another and cannot be within 500 feet of a school. Opponents of a Read More…
Reader Poll: Will You Join the Waterfront Ice Sculpture Stroll on New Year’s Eve?
Boston Harbor Now, in collaboration with local businesses and cultural institutions, is bringing back the Waterfront ice sculpture stroll this New Year’s Eve with over a dozen sites to visit! Those of you who strolled last year may recall the freezing temperatures that really got participants in the wintery spirit. The sculptures will again be Read More…
Reader Poll: What’s Your Favorite Way to Shop for the Holidays?
Crowds of shoppers came out to visit local North End shops in search for the perfect gift at the Holiday Shop & Stroll last Friday. Other Boston neighborhoods will host pop-up markets and fairs this month featuring vendors selling their wares for the holiday season. Malls and shopping plazas often extend their hours in December, Read More…
Reader Poll: Will You Go Ice Skating at the Steriti Rink This Winter?
The Steriti Rink on Commercial Street in the North End is now open for public skating for the winter season! The rink is one of eight MA Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) skating rinks in the Boston area that offer public skating during the winter months. In addition to public skate seven days a Read More…
Reader Poll: Would You Donate to a Clean Streets Program for the North End?
Earlier this month, City Councilor Lydia Edwards spoke at both the North End Residents’ Association and North End Neighborhood Council November meetings to propose a new solution to the North End’s persistent trash problems – a voluntary clean streets program run by a local non-profit. With this program, tenants, landlords and businesses could donate on Read More…
Reader Poll: How Do You Feel About Amazon Choosing Other Cities for Their New Headquarters?
Amazon announced Tuesday morning that their second headquarters will be split between Queens in Long Island City, New York and National Landing in Arlington, VA, according to the Boston Globe. Boston had been considered a top contender for the new headquarters, suggesting Suffolk Downs in East Boston for Amazon’s campus; but in the end, it Read More…
Reader Poll: Do You Like the New Moon Street Clock?
Last month, a clock was added to the 16 Moon Street development, displaying the time on all three street-facing sides. The clock also lights up green at night, so pedestrians can see the time in the dark. What do you think of the clock? Is it a nice added touch to the new building? Or Read More…
Reader Poll: Will You Attend the Red Sox Parade?
The Boston Red Sox World Series parade will take place Wednesday, October 31. Thousands of people are expected to line the route from Fenway through the Back Bay to the West End to see the victorious team ride by on duck boats. Will you attend the parade? Let us know in our poll and add your Read More…
Reader Poll: What Site Do You Favor for a Larger Community Center in the North End?
Most everyone agrees that a larger community center is needed for the North End. Now the big question is, where to build it? A community meeting was held last week to discuss potential locations. The City analyzed six sites: Mirabella Pool House, Sargent’s Wharf, Fulton Street, Cooper Street, DeFilippo Playground, and a larger building at Read More…
Reader Poll: Would You Participate in a City Scooter Rental Program?
Ride sharing has become common practice through apps like Uber and Lyft, and the introduction of Blue Bikes has allowed commuters to locate, rent and dock a shared bike all through an app. Is the next shared transportation program for Boston, dockless electric scooters? Boston City Council is considering a pilot program that could launch Read More…
Reader Poll: Should the Citgo Sign Become an Official City Landmark?
The Boston Landmarks Commission is holding a hearing to determine whether or not the iconic Citgo sign at Kenmore Square should be designated as an official city landmark. Those in favor of making the sign a landmark emphasize that this will protect the Citgo sign from future development that may cause it to be blocked Read More…