It’s Christmas week. For many, it is hectic, so you might not read this column until Christmas Day is over and you’re dealing with boxes, the wrapping paper that can’t be saved, and the instructions that came with the Lego sets the kids have already assembled. So don’t you think it is a good time Read More…
Just when you think life in our fair city can’t get any weirder, you hear about something even more weird. According to a friend of mine who happened to be out walking early one Friday morning on Charles Street, the trash haulers might have a nice little business on the side. Two guys with Capitol Read More…
There is a light at the end of the tunnel for Salem Street residents, businesses and visitors. The street construction work is almost done. According to the Department of Public Works, Contractor Lorusso Corp will be working in Salem Street in the North End doing permanent repair patching on Tuesday 10/23 and Wednesday 10/24. The Read More…
The City of Boston is adding 400 new solar-powered “Big Belly” trash compactors with recycling around the city, including several in the North End / Waterfront area. This will dramatically increase the number of Big Bellies, bringing the total in the city to 575, according the the Department of Public Works. Vector Media is purchasing Read More…
Design engineers from Boston Public Works received a mixed response from North End residents on Tuesday night to conceptual plans improving Bartlett Place. The $110,000 project will include basic sidewalk repairs and street resurfacing with the potential for street furniture and park-like amenities. The City is prepared to do more than clean up and repairs Read More…
Jane Doe has been wondering when Bartlett Place is going to get some attention regarding the trash that continues to pile up from the weekend through Tuesday. It hasn’t be picked up during the regular residential garbage runs because it’s not at the end of the street where the collection point is located. She has Read More…
Usually on September 1st, we take and receive many photos of trash piles as the college students move-in. Remember last year when just walking down any North End sidewalk was impossible? (See Move In North End Trash Piles – September 2011 – They’re Here!) Instead this year, we received a couple of emails complimenting the Read More…
COMMUNITY MEETING BARTLETT PLACE The Boston Public Works Department is considering undertaking capital improvements to Bartlett Place in the North End, as part of the Neighborhood Commons Program. The existing conditions of this small yet critical area have been brought to the attention of City officials. Representatives of the Public Works Department would like to Read More…
A meeting of the minds occurred on Tuesday between dog owners, park advocates and city officials, giving life to the long-discussed idea of a North End dog park. The Parks and Open Spaces Committee of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) hosted an open discussion on dogs in neighborhood parks on July 11, Read More…
Sample distribution of the new recycling clear plastic bags started this week in the North End to residences with 1 to 6 units. Below is the flyer from the Public Works Department and release from City Hall. Bags are on sale at neighborhood stores, including True Value, 89 Salem Street. CITY OF BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS Office Read More…
Public Works liaison, Frank O’Brien, heard an earful about trash issues from North End / Waterfront residents at the NEWRA Clean Streets Committee meeting, held on April 17, 2012 at the Nazzaro Community Center. Many residents brought photos of trash scattered throughout the neighborhood. O’Brien sympathized with the complaints and responded, “Of all the neighborhoods Read More…
Someone won’t be happy today when they realize they missed the street sweeping sign on Atlantic Avenue. Bruce McCue of Atlantic Associates sends in this photo from the scene.