Community

The Weekender: Go Boston 2030, First Tall Ship, Old North Digging!

Catch up on this week’s community news with the most viewed posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com! Mexican Tall Ship Cuauhtémoc Arrives in Boston Harbor Boston welcomed the Mexican Tall Ship Cuauhtémoc with a nice snow storm as they sailed into the harbor. Marking the first arrival of the series of tall ships that will lead into Sail Boston Read More…

Police & Fire

Police Blotter: Stolen Infiniti, Bicycle Taken From Back Porch

The following report is from District A-1 Boston Police blotter. Larceny (Bike) 03/06 – 03/12/17  ~  9:24am – 10:06am Victim reports that his bike was stolen from his Hanover Street apartment. The victim further stated that the black Montague Boston bicycle was taken from the rear 2nd floor porch. Auto Theft 03/13/17  ~  2:00pm – Read More…

Community

Greenway Beer/Wine Garden, Seasonal and Funding Updates [Video]

The March 2017 North End Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) meeting featured an update from Greenway Conservancy Chief of Staff, Michael Nichols. Watch the full video which includes introductory remarks and reports from council executives. Searching for additional revenue, the Greenway is currently taking bids to operate a wine and beer garden in the Wharf District area of the Read More…

Arts & Culture Community Photos & Videos

Mexican Tall Ship Cuauhtémoc Arrives in Boston Harbor

Braving this week’s snow storm, the Mexican Tall Ship Cuauhtémoc arrived in Boston Harbor. Docked at Fan Pier, the arrival is the first in a series of introductory visits leading up to Sail Boston 2017. The training ship Cuauhtémoc is nearly three hundred-foot-long with a three-masted barque. Built in the shipyards of Bilbao, Spain in 1982, she has Read More…

Government Transportation

Go Boston 2030 Plan to Bring Harbor Ferries, N. Station/S. Station Express Bus & Bike Corridors

The Go Boston 2030 Vision and Action Plan was recently released with several projects impacting the North End and downtown Boston area. “Go Boston 2030 addresses the transportation challenges that we face as a city and a region, and lays the foundation for how we can create a safer, more equitable transportation future… Altogether, the initiatives in Read More…

Photos & Videos

Tales From Digging at the Old North Crypt [Photos]

It may be snow season, but digging out in the North End takes on new meaning at the underground crypt of the Old North Church. Boston archeologist Joe Bagley is overseeing a new dig this week under the walkways surrounding the colonial era tombs. It’s a guarantee that many artifacts will be found, but the big question Read More…

Health & Environment

Snow Emergency: Parking, Shoveling & School Closure Information

PREPARATIONS, SNOW EMERGENCY, SCHOOL CLOSURES FOR WINTER STORM Tuesday’s winter storm is anticipated to bring up to 12 inches of snow to Boston. Snow will be heavy, and will bring poor visibility and winds up to 20-30 miles per hour, with gusts up to 60 miles per hour. Boston’s Emergency Operations Center will activate at 7 Read More…

Community

115 Winthrop Square and Shadow Impact Presented at Residents Meeting [Video]

Responding to community concerns regarding its request for a Shadow Law exemption, Millennium Partners’ Principal Joe Larkin presented 115 Winthrop Square to the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). Replacing the city-owned vacant garage in downtown Boston, proponents are looking to build up to 775 feet tall with a mixed use concept of office, residential, Read More…

Photos & Videos Real Estate

Residents Group Opposes 5-Story New Construction on Endicott St. [Video]

The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted 22-14 to oppose a proposed 5-story new residential building by Urban Core Development at 173 Endicott Street, on the corner of N. Margin Street. In response to concerns expressed at previous meeting and during abutter sessions, the proponent has reduced the height from 55 feet to 50 feet, before mechanicals, which Read More…

Business Meetings Real Estate

Cross Street Development Options Presented for Boston Landmarks Commission

Charter Realty presented updated plans this week for Cross Street (between Hanover & Salem), following up on the previous meeting regarding the 5,500 square foot development proposal. The space encompasses three buildings, 198 Hanover Street, 60 Cross Street, and 53 Salem Street that are in a location that many refer to as the, “Gateway to the North Read More…