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City Considers Expanding Sidewalks; Opening Lanes to Pedestrians and Cyclists to Maintain Social Distancing

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh discussed creative ideas to maintain social distancing in public spaces as the City looks toward reopening plans during a media briefing on May 11, 2020. The City has been looking for ways to expand space for pedestrians, small business customers, cyclists, and bus commuters. Starting at 7:25 in the video, Mayor Read More…

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Crime Report: Aggravated Assault, Stolen Vehicle, Two Arrests

Boston Police District A-1 provided North End / Waterfront residents an update on recent neighborhood crime incidents, summarized below, at the March 2020 North End Public Safety Meeting. Aggravated Assaults (1) – 2/14/20 at 11 p.m. (Richmond St. & North St.): A male suspect (boyfriend) was arrested after a call came in for a man beating a Read More…

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Crime Report: Aggravated Assault, Four Larcenies, Three Arrests

Boston Police District A-1 provided North End / Waterfront residents an update on recent neighborhood crime incidents, summarized below, at the February 2020 North End Public Safety Meeting. Aggravated Assaults (1) – 2/3/20 at 12:30am (160 Prince St.): A male victim saw his ex-girlfriend with her new boyfriend. An unknown person later struck him from behind Read More…

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Councilor Campbell Wants Diversity in Public Safety

Councilor Andrea Campbell (District 4) has called for a hearing to explore and recommend diversity initiatives in the City of Boston’s public safety agencies. In an ongoing effort, Councilor Campbell reopened the discussion regarding the need for racial and gender diversity in public safety. “We know that diversity in our public service jobs allows government Read More…

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Crime Report: Veal Stolen from Delivery Truck, Two Assaults, Package Thefts

Boston Police District A-1 provided North End / Waterfront residents an update on recent neighborhood crime incidents, summarized below, at the January 2020 North End Public Safety Meeting. Part 1 Crime in District A-1: Down 6% YTD. Aggravated Assaults (2) – 12/9/19 at 5:45 p.m. (279 North St.): Male suspect was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon Read More…

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Crime Report: O.U.I. on Snowhill & Charter St., Package Thefts, Stolen Scooter, CVS Larcenies

Boston Police District A-1 provided North End / Waterfront residents an update on recent neighborhood crime incidents, summarized below, at the December 2019 North End Public Safety Meeting. Crime in District A-1 is down 7% year-to-date. Larcenies (5) – 11/9/19 at 9:23 p.m. (CVS – 218 Hanover St.): Hanover St. pharmacy reported a male suspect stole $600 Read More…

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Crime Report: Three Arrests, Residential Breaking & Entering, Three CVS Thefts

Boston Police District A-1 provided North End / Waterfront residents an update on recent neighborhood crime incidents, summarized below, at the November 2019 North End Public Safety Meeting. Aggravated Assaults (1)– 10/12/19 at 10:15 p.m. (Hanover St.): Domestic violence incident. Breaking & Entering – Residence (1)– 11/5/19 at 6:45 p.m. (131 Prince St.): Resident came home from Read More…

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Crime Report: Dead Body Found, Drug Possessions, Bike Thefts, Eight Arrests

Boston Police District A-1 provided North End / Waterfront residents an update on recent neighborhood crime incidents, summarized below, at the September 2019 North End Public Safety Meeting. District A-1 crime is down 6% YTD. However, there has been an uptick in homeless and street drug activity. Notable September 2019 incident: 9/2/19 at 5 Cooper St.: Read More…

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Crime Report: Road Rage, Residential Break-In, Stolen Bikes, Two Arrests

Boston Police District A-1 provided North End / Waterfront residents an update on recent neighborhood crime incidents, summarized below, at the July 2019 North End Public Safety Meeting. Aggravated Assaults (2) – 7/25/19 at 8 p.m. (154 North St.): Police officers working a construction detail on North St. were informed by neighbors that a male suspect was Read More…

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Crime Report: Drug Investigation at Cutillo Park, Breaking & Entering at Two North End Businesses, Overnight Sneaker Thief

Boston Police District A-1 provided North End / Waterfront residents an update on recent neighborhood crime incidents, summarized below, at the June 2019 North End Public Safety Meeting. Aggravated Assaults (2)5/3/19 at 1 p.m.: Domestic violence incident between two brothers. One allegedly went through the other’s personal belongings. Physical altercation followed. Victim was hit in the Read More…

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Crime Report: Apartment Break-In, Two Fights, Five Thefts

Boston Police District A-1 provided North End / Waterfront residents an update on recent neighborhood crime incidents, summarized below, at the April 2019 North End Public Safety Meeting. Aggravated Assaults (3) – 3/13/19 at 10 a.m. (Charter St.): The victim reported she took her dog for a walk. When she returned to her apartment ~10-15 minutes later, Read More…

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Crime Report: Shoplifting at CVS, Larcenies from Vehicles, Arguing in the Street, Three Arrests

Boston Police District A-1 provided North End / Waterfront residents an update on recent neighborhood crime incidents, summarized below, at the March 2019 North End Public Safety Meeting. Aggravated Assaults (1)– 2/8/19 at 7:12 p.m. (Hanover St. & Battery St.): Police officers observed two males arguing. One male walked away and reached for his waistband. He Read More…