The proposed Starbucks at the corner of Hanover and Cross Streets has been strongly opposed by many North End residents and businesses. Last week Mayor Walsh encouraged the applicant to withdraw the proposal, and since then we’ve learned it’s been deferred indefinitely. If the Starbucks does indeed get withdrawn or denied, what would you like to Read More…
As of Monday, July 2, parking fines have increased for eleven violations, including non-residents parking in resident only spaces, as well as leaving vehicles in loading zones, no parking zones, and no stopping / standing spaces. On Monday evening, many orange parking tickets could be seen tucked under windshield wipers in the North End. This Read More…
The question of whether to change the rules around when residents can put their trash out by the curb was discussed at the June North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council meeting. Many people believe the problematic rat population would be reduced if trash were put out the morning of pick-up, rather than the night before. Read More…
A recent study shows that connecting North and South Station by tunnel would cost at least $12 billion, possibly as high as $21.5 billion, depending on the number of tracks. This proposal is in competition with the idea of an expansion of South Station to increase train service to the south and west, which would Read More…
Boston Parks & Recreation recently hosted their third and final community meeting to discuss improvements to Langone & Puopolo Parks. Two final design concepts were presented and attendees provided feedback on the proposed layouts. In addition to the highly debated topic of the grass, meeting attendees also discussed the relocation of the playground. In Concept A, Read More…
Boston City Council will hold a hearing later this month to discuss the feasibility of a curbside composting program in Boston. The compost could be used for landscaping in City parks and gardens, or sold to local farmers to create a full circle of food for Boston residents. Cambridge launched a pilot program in 2014 Read More…
Boston Parks & Recreation hosted their third and final community meeting last week to discuss improvements to Langone & Puopolo Parks. Two final design concepts were presented and attendees provided feedback on which layout, or which features of the two layouts, they preferred. One of the biggest concerns discussed was whether the multi-use field at Read More…
Smart devices such as Alexa and Google Home are becoming more common in today’s homes, and people can now control things like their thermostat and lights through an app on their phone. Next up, robotic furniture? Curbed Boston recently shared an article about a robotic set-up “Ori”, that can transform from a bed, to a closet, Read More…
The days are getting warmer and soon we’ll be seeing sunsets after 8 p.m! With this extended evening light, people are becoming more active in the after-work hours. What’s your favorite thing to do on a pleasant evening in the neighborhood? Vote in our poll and add your own ideas and comments in the section Read More…
This summer, the Boston Transportation Department (BTD) is hosting a series of bicycle events to support and encourage biking in the City. These efforts complement the increased budget for Boston transportation improvements, specifically bike infrastructure and the Connect Historic Boston bike corridors project from Go Boston 2030. The BTD bike program series includes National Bike to Read More…
A few years ago, there were talks of a moving walkway at Logan Airport to carry travelers from Terminal E to the MBTA Airport station, but this never came to be. Instead, we still see shuttle buses connecting the Silver Line and Blue Line to airport terminals. Now, the Massachusetts Port Authority is running a Read More…
Earlier this month, Mayor Walsh proposed a $5 million annual increase in Boston transportation spending to fund some of the projects in the Go Boston 2030 action plan, including protected bike lanes and pedestrian paths, intersection redesigns, and traffic signal advancements. The projects will, as stated by Mayor Walsh, “create greater transportation access that is reliable Read More…