A weekly succession of blizzards has tested the patience and kindness of North End residents.
Tag: Snow
Downtown View: Wish I Were There
A long time ago we decided we should try Florida for a couple of weeks in the winter. Other people seemed to like it. The place we are staying has drop-dead beaches, beautiful shells, a plethora of wildlife and an ocean that varies its shade of blue hour by hour. While all of you have Read More…
One View of North End Living
Returning from travel, I am always glad when my plane touches down at Logan. I have loved living in the North End these past 30 years. I have known why from the start but the 70 inches of snow in the last two weeks, with much more on the way, has driven the point home Read More…
Snow Photos Gallery!
We are collecting snow photos of the North End, Waterfront & Downtown Boston from this weekend’s snowstorm. Send in your best snow pictures to info@northendwaterfront.com and we’ll display them in this gallery! If you post them on Twitter, tag us at @NorthEndBoston. (Click any thumbnail to start a full page slideshow.) Norwegian Chef at Living Room conquers Read More…
Latest Snowstorm Brings Boston Total to 3rd Snowiest on Record
As this latest storm starts to subside on Sunday, it will have brought another 14+ inches of snow accumulation to Boston. That brings the total to 90″ for the season or the 3rd snowiest season on record, according to the National Weather Service. Oh, and more snow is now forecast for Tuesday, unbelievable! As of Read More…
Pay Attention to the North End Rehab and Nursing Home
So far, I have not seen or heard on television any planning for snow removal of the North End’s Neighborhood Streets~~~other than the North End’s Tourist Streets !!! (and there is a difference between the two). I will not complain about my own itches !!! I know it has been very hard for every mountain to Read More…
Blizzard Warning (10-14 Inches) Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 14 & 15; MBTA Closed Sunday
The US National Weather Service has officially declared a Blizzard Warning for Saturday night into Sunday. Travel will become dangerous Saturday night into Sunday across much of the region, but especially in eastern Massachusetts where whiteout conditions will combine with bitterly cold wind chills at times. Boston is looking at another 10 to 14 inches of Read More…
Parking Spot Valentine – It’s Getting Nasty Out There
North Ender, Charlene Love, received this note taped to the door of her business at Luigi & Lola, 404 Hanover Street. Read below for the ultimate irony of the situation! This nasty little note was left taped to the door of my business Luigi & Lola at 404 Hanover Street. Clearly someone stole someone else’s Read More…
Top 10 @NorthEndBoston Tweets of the Week: Clearing Hydrants, Parking Ban Problems and Trash Delays
The Twitter world around @NorthEndBoston has been consumed with the unbearable amounts of snow in the #NorthEnd and #BostonWaterfront. Whether it is the delays in garbage pickup, the parking ban, or making sure fire hydrants are accessible on our sidewalks – the wintry tundra outside has brought many quality of life concerns to light! The Top 10 North End Read More…
Downtown View: The Scoop on Snow Plows
In a snowstorm, we’re lucky to live downtown. The electricity stays on. Many shops stay open. We don’t need to drive. Outside it is silent, at least until your neighbor starts to shovel. If you’ve got a fireplace, so much the better. If someone decides to make soup, even more comforting. Now we have something Read More…
Big Snow Brings Mountains and Sledding to North End [Photos & Video]
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DZ3dMUN0Ck] After the third monster snowstorm in two weeks, the urban snow mountains in Boston’s North End continue to get bigger and bigger. The snow banks are starting to rival those not seen since “the big one” in 1978. Everyone is trying to dig out and trying to make the best of it such Read More…
Another Snow Emergency: Trash Pickup Cancelled Monday; Schools Closed, Parking Ban
Snow Emergency Updates Due to the snow emergency, trash and recycling pickup in the North End / Waterfront area is cancelled for Monday, February 9th. The next pickup will be on Friday, February 13th. Do not put out your trash on the street until Thursday, February 12th, 5:00 pm at the earliest. Boston Public Schools has Read More…