A December snowstorm covered much of the Northeast with a serious amount of snow this past Wednesday and Thursday. Logan Airport measured 13.1 inches, while parts of New York and Vermont saw over three feet! Here are some photos of the North End / Waterfront from the Nor’easter. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. See Read More…
The “Snow Angels” program, an initiative started by District 1 City Councilor Lydia Edwards in 2018, will continue to connect elderly and disabled residents unable to shovel in front of their homes to on-call, neighborhood volunteers ready to help. “The Snow Angels program is about neighbors helping neighbors and coming together as a community,” said Read More…
It’s mid-December and Boston has already seen multiple occasions of accumulating snow, including one Boston Public Schools snow day! The hats and gloves have been pulled out of storage and residents will now bundle up before heading outside for this next winter season. What are your favorite activities to do in the winter? Vote in Read More…
The first snowstorm of the season has arrived in Boston. The storm began Sunday evening but the bulk of the snow came Monday night into Tuesday, closing many schools and local businesses. According to the Boston Globe, Boston had 5.7 inches as of Tuesday morning. Farther west, residents are seeing much more accumulation – Natick 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. Sidewalk Not Shoveled at Atlantic Ave & Commercial Wharf East “Going on six days and this still isn’t shoveled. Can the city shovel it and bill Read More…
Boston is caught in a tug-of-war between winter and spring. Though warmer temperatures are predicted for the end of the week, a snowy, icy mess this past Sunday reminds residents that it’s still winter in New England. Check out this winter view of the Sail Loft on Atlantic Avenue above, submitted by Bob Somerville. “Neighborhood Read More…
This morning, the North End / Waterfront neighborhood awoke to a snowy scene with 9.8″ of snow measured at Logan Airport and up to 15.5″ in South Boston. The day started out very gray, with flakes still falling during the morning commute. Fortunately, blue skies began peeking through in the afternoon. Most Boston area school Read More…
Tuesday evening’s snowstorm brought snow, sleet, rain and high winds to the North End / Waterfront. It was unpleasant to commute in, but it certainly looks pretty in this photo. The Valentine-themed trellis lights add a purple glow to the blowing snow at Christopher Columbus Park. Photo submitted by Bob Somerville. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature Read More…
Winter storm Harper brought snow, freezing rain and ice to the North End / Waterfront this past weekend. Many of us are still thawing out after the freezing temperatures caused snow and slush to turn to solid masses. How was your experience in the aftermath of Boston’s first winter storm of 2019? Was the neighborhood’s 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. Homeless Camp at Atlantic Avenue Playground “Homeless camp in children’s playground.” The original 311 post can be found here. This case was submitted and opened on Read More…
Winter storm Skylar has officially reached blizzard status in Boston, with the National Weather Service (NWS) reporting 3+ hours of blizzard conditions as of 12pm. A blizzard is defined as having sustained winds or frequent gusts over 35+ mph and considerable falling and/or blowing snow reducing visibility to less than 1/4 mile for more than Read More…
Friday’s Nor’easter will be a major coastal storm with flooding forecasted to be as bad, if not worse higher than during the January 4th snowstorm. With a 3 to 4 foot storm surge, the high tides could reach over 15 feet. Further, this storm will last over at least three high tide periods into Saturday. The Read More…