ATTENTION: BOSTON PUBLIC WORKS WILL BE RESURFACING SALEM ST CROSS ST TO COOPER ST BEGINNING WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 20, 2013 BETWEEN THE HOURS of 7:00 A.M. AND 3:30 P.M. THE CONSTRUCTION WILL BE COMPLETED IN THE FOLLOWING PHASES AND WILL TAKE APPROXIMATELY 3-7 DAYS: • PHASE 1: THE EXISTING ROADWAY WILL BE SCARIFIED (THIS PROCESS WILL Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcfSvkuadyA] Video: 124-126 Salem Street project presented at North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association meeting on November 14, 2013 Collin Yip and his architectural/legal team presented at both North End / Waterfront neighborhood groups this week regarding zoning relief to construct a 5-story 55′ high building on the site currently occupied by a 13-space Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnZ1SkZMu9c] Sal D’Girolamo, Manager of The Wild Duck at 92-96 Salem Street and Attorney William Ferullo presented the liquor store’s plan and application to the Boston Licensing Board to expand its all-alcohol retail beverages license into the basement to increase storage capacity. According to a NEWRA report, the basement space had previously been used Read More…
The neighborhood had its first look at the proposed new building on the existing surface parking lot at 124-126 Salem Street. The informational presentation was made at last week’s meeting of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee. Owner Colin Yip, represented by Attorney Daniel Toscano and an architectural team Read More…
ATTENTION: BOSTON PUBLIC WORKS WILL BE RESURFACING SALEM STREET CROSS STREET TO CHARTER STREET BEGINNING TUESDAY OCTOBER 15, 2013 BETWEEN THE HOURS of 7:00 A.M. AND 3:30 P.M. THE CONSTRUCTION WILL BE COMPLETED IN THE FOLLOWING PHASES AND WILL TAKE APPROXIMATELY 10-14 DAYS: PHASE 1: THE EXISTING ROADWAY WILL BE SCARIFIED (THIS PROCESS WILL EXPOSE Read More…
The newly expanded Monica’s Mercato & Salumeria at 130 Salem Street is now completed and open for business in Boston’s North End. “A lot of care and love has been invested in our market,” said the Mendoza family in a Facebook announcement. The new glass storefront is adjacent to the original location with the entire Read More…
Salem Street Improvements Update Boston Public Works Construction The Boston Public Works Department (PWD) is substantially completed with the sidewalk, ramp, and street lighting installation phases of the improvements to Salem Street, from Cross Street to Charter Street. The final phase of the project is the resurfacing of the roadway. It has been requested that Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IniV9XH38E] Nicole Freedman, Boston Bikes Director, gave an update on the addition of shared bike markings scheduled for Salem Street in Boston’s North End. The update was hosted by the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) on September 12, 2013. See CityofBoston.gov/bikes for more information on Boston Bikes.
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i58glgZdQmM] District 1 City Councilor Sal LaMattina gave a brief update to the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association on Thursday, September 12, 2013. The primary topic covered was the reconstruction of Salem Street that will be repaved starting on October 15th. In addition, the Councilor agreed to setup a meeting with the Boston Read More…
The following announcement comes from the Boston Bikes program out of City Hall. The shared bike lane markings will be put down once Salem Street is paved in mid-October. NOTIFICATION Mayor Menino’s Boston Bikes Bike Lane Installation on Salem Street Fall, 2013 THE CITY OF BOSTON WOULD LIKE TO INFORM YOU THAT IT WILL BE Read More…
As part of the Salem Street reconstruction in the North End, new acorn-style streetlights have been installed by the Department of Public Works. Work continues on various parts of the street and sidewalks with a full street repaving set for after Columbus Day when the “leaf peeking” tourist traffic dies down. City Councilor Sal LaMattina Read More…
In the summer heat and humidity, the smell of trash can really get bad in the city and especially in the densely populated North End. Residents often see these trails of “gunk” in the middle of the street. Mark B. shares this photo from Salem Street and cites the commercial pickup truck companies as a Read More…