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. Missing North Square Bricks “Bricks need to be replaced.” The original 311 post can be found here. This case was submitted and opened on April 20rd, Read More…
The following are recent incidents reported by Boston Police District A-1 for the North End / Waterfront area. Larceny /Shoplifting03/26/18 11:37amMale suspect stole multiple hair products from a Hanover St pharmacy. Suspect fled on foot. Larceny03/28 – 03/29/18 9:00pm – 5:30pmVictim reports he locked his neon green (Jamis) bicycle at a community bike Read More…
Recent incidents as reported by Boston Police District A-1 for the North End / Waterfront area. Investigate Person03/19/18 8:00pmPolice Officer responded to a Salem Street restaurant for a report of female who claimed to find a camera in a plant vase recording her in the bathroom. Upon further investigation, the male suspect (bartender) who Read More…
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. Broken Windshield on Richmond Street “A forest green BMW on Richmond Street near the dog park has had a back window smashed out (with glass all Read More…
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. Update on Boston Public Library North End Branch Sidewalk The original 311 post can be found here. This case was submitted and opened on January 16th, 2018. The Read More…
Saw this on UHub (link here), as well as the 4 or 5 signs taped to the ground floor windows of the building….Interesting, because I totally agree…the railings look horrendous & I have yet to hear a North End resident say anything good about them. If they were off the beaten path that’d be one Read More…
With the imminent redevelopment of the Cross St. Plaza in Boston’s North End, The Juicery intends to move to 56 – 58 Salem Street. The location was formerly occupied by Yankee Doodle Candy shop and DiPaolo & Rossi Meat Market before that. Mike McClean presented on behalf of Alex Vandemark, owner of The Juicery. The business would Read More…
William Carlton Hat Shop of Salem Street has left the North End and relocated to Hanson, Ma.
Once the scaffolding came down, the debate started regarding the ornamental wrought iron railings on the facade of 124-126 Salem Street. Some neighbors created quite a stir on social media, mostly against the design saying it doesn’t belong in the North End. In defense, Crosstown Art penned an explanation of the “Chrysanthemum Building” concept. Shown previously Read More…
The following commentary was submitted by Crosstown Art in the North End, regarding the design of the new construction at 124-126 Salem Street. The chrysanthemum pattern of the railings are decorative, ornate as wrought iron often is at the whim of the artist who weaves it; look at any building in the neighborhood whose fire escapes Read More…
Boston Common Coffee Co. is closing its North End location at 97 Salem Street, per Adam Castiglioni who first broke the story on his Boston Hospitality and Tourism Industry Blog. The last day of operations will be October 31st with complimentary coffee to patrons on Monday. The company’s three other downtown locations will remain open. The Read More…
October 11th marks the 30th Anniversary of the Going Bananas market and grocery shop located on Salem Street in Boston’s North End. Frank Scire started working at age 13 with his uncle at Haymarket. He fell in love with the experience and the atmosphere drew him to the North End. Going Bananas was born in 1986 when Scire opened a Read More…