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What’s the 311? Social Distancing Violations, Trash on Fleet St., Rutherford Ave. Gridlock

Welcome back to our weekly update that highlights some of the cases appearing on 311 in the North End/Waterfront neighborhoods. All 311 cases are public information and can be found at 311.boston.gov. Lack of Social Distancing on Hanover St. This 311 user says, ” Daily gathering at this restaurant in the North End hasn’t stopped during this pandemic. Read More…

Community Featured

What’s the 311? Abandoned Bicycle on Clark St., Grid Lock on Rutherford Ave., Damaged Sign on Hanover St.

Welcome back to our weekly update that highlights some of the cases appearing on 311 in the North End/Waterfront neighborhoods. All 311 cases are public information and can be found at 311.boston.gov. Abandoned Bicycle at 24 Clark St This 311 user writes, “Two abandoned bikes (white Trek and green giant) between 17 Clark and 19 Clark. Chained to Read More…

Transportation

City Announces Selection of Rutherford Avenue Surface Option Design

After an extended and contentious debate in Charlestown, the City has selected the Surface Option for the Sullivan Square and Rutherford redesign project. For Charlestown residents, the Surface Option is more pedestrian friendly, increases greenspace and access to the Charles River while the City gains significant development opportunities. The Surface Option redesign could increase traffic Read More…

Transportation

North End and Downtown Impact from Proposed Sullivan Square and Rutherford Avenue Project

The proposed Sullivan Square and Rutherford Avenue redesign project has caused quite a stir in Charlestown, but it is also starting to attract attention for its potential traffic impacts from downtown Boston, including the North End. One option under consideration, known as the “surface option,” will fill in the highway-like underpasses through Sullivan Square and Read More…