Setup for Disney+ film “Godmothered” (Frills was just a stand-in name) started at North Square earlier this week and continued with winter sets on Salem and Charter Streets on Wednesday. The North End seems to be the setting for holiday scenes in the movie, complete with lights, garland, and fake snow. Photos shared by Maryann. “Neighborhood Photo” is Read More…
Tag: Salem St.
Filming for “Frills” Feb. 3–5 on Salem St. and North Square
Magic Wand Productions will be filming scenes for its new movie Frills in the North End on February 3 through February 5, 2020. Note this is an updated schedule – filming on Salem St. has been changed from Monday, 2/3 to Wednesday, 2/5. North Square notice remains the same. On February 5, Salem Street between Read More…
Police Blotter: Bike Theft and Stolen Alcohol
The following are recent incidents reported by Boston Police District A-1 for the North End / Waterfront area. Larceny (Bike)12/14/19 11:15 a.m.Victim reports his Mocha TrekS 4 bike was stolen from Stillman St. Investigate Person12/16/19 12:07 p.m.Store clerk at a Salem St. market reports a group of four male suspects Read More…
Happy Pills on Salem Street Offers European Candies With Unique Presentation
Happy Pills, a European-based candy shop located at 121 Salem Street, recently opened for business. One of the first things one notices when walking into Happy Pills is the bright, ambient lighting. Combined with the pharmacy feel complete with cross and medicinal brand elements like bottles and pillboxes, the design theme of the shop aims Read More…
Neighborhood Council Supports 123-125 Salem St. Petition to Change Closing Time and Add Small Bar
The Piarosa Group is seeking to amend conditions on an existing license at 123-125 Salem St., formerly La Galleria 33, to change its closing hour from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and to add a small bar inside the premises. The petition was heard by the North End / Waterfront Read More…
Neighborhood Council Nov. 12 Agenda: 123-125 Salem St. Proposed License Change; 65 Atlantic Ave. Petition to Transfer Daily Catch Beer & Wine License; Community Chat on Homelessness and Drug Use
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at 7 p.m. at the Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet Street. Note this meeting is being held on Tuesday due to the holiday. At this month’s meeting, a petition will be heard to transfer an existing wines Read More…
Residents’ Association Opposes Five-Story Addition at 97 Salem Street
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted to oppose a proposal for a five-story addition at 97 Salem Street at their July meeting. The final vote was 7 in support and 26 opposed. The proposal was presented by Attorney Daniel Toscano. Watch the presentation in the video above and follow along with this Read More…
What’s the 311? Thacher St. Broken Lights; Graffiti on Salem St.; Dog Waste Overflowing at Dog Park; Noisy Helicopters After Bruins Loss
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. Street Light Broken at Thacher St. & N. Washington St. This 311 user asks, “Do you think you could do something to these lights in the Read More…
Neighborhood Council Opposes New Development at 97 Salem Street
In a vote of 1-8, the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) voted to oppose a new development at 97 Salem Street. The current one-story property is occupied by Curator and the former location of Boston Common Coffee. The new petition is brought by Salem Street Realty Trust, controlled by former North Enders Robert Read More…
Residents’ Association Reports; Withdraws Support for 149 Salem St. / 71 Prince St.
The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) May meeting began with a series of committee reports. Most notably, the ZLC report led to NEWRA deciding to withdraw their support of the 149 Salem St. / 71 Prince St. project and request a new letter from the Inspectional Services Department. Watch the full series of Read More…
Zoning, Licensing & Construction Committee April 23 Agenda: Chase Bank at 48-50 Salem Street
The April Zoning, Licensing and Construction (ZLC) Committee meeting will be held Tuesday, April 23 at 7 p.m. at the Mariners House. The ZLC will hear an appeal to change the zoning use for the building at the corner of Salem and Cross Streets from a 36-A restaurant (formerly Peet’s Coffee and, before that, Goody Read More…
Residents Group Narrowly Supports New Building at Prince & Salem Streets [Video]
In a vote of 16-15, members of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) narrowly supported new construction at 149 Salem Street, including the corner at 71 Prince Street. Longtime North Enders and former operators of Green Cross Pharmacy, the Giangregorio family, are looking to remove the existing wooden structure that housed Prince Postale Read More…