Boston Fire responded to underground manhole fires likely caused by cold-related transformer troubles in the North End and East Boston on Sunday, according to Eversource. Approximately 100 people lost power due to an underground manhole fire near the intersection of Prince and Salem Streets in the North End. Electrical equipment troubles are also believed to have Read More…
It’s true, the snow piles are not completely gone from Boston. Perhaps that is why the North End 7-Eleven store on Hanover Street is prominently displaying anti-freeze and windshield ice remover in its window. Monika Skole captures the photo above. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Email your best photos to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please Read More…
Do San Diego residents experience joy? I don’t know the answer and I’m not sure I would believe a SanDiegoan if they told me. I’m talking about the sublime feeling, the rush, the pure happiness we Bostonians feel when the sun comes out and the temperature rises to 65 degrees. We take a walk. We Read More…
A note from Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Public Works Commissioner Michael Dennehy: With the cycle of what seemed like never-ending snowstorms, this winter has tested me as a Mayor, and Boston as a community. I’ve been struck by how Bostonians have pulled together throughout this record breaking season of storms, which surpassed the Read More…
Boston wins again! But, this title is not one where there will be a parade. The National Weather Service has declared this has been the snowiest season on record in Boston. Total snowfall has reached 108.6 inches after last night’s precipitation. This beats the previous 1995-1996 record of 108.6 and achievement goes back to 1872 when they started Read More…
Now that the melting process is in full swing, there are some unfortunate surprises hidden in the snow banks. Jennifer McGivern shares this photo of drug needles sticking out of the snow on Charter Street, near the Michelangelo. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Did you take an interesting photo in or around Read More…
Some of the largest icicles ever seen in the North End are starting to fall. Watch out below! “Thank goodness this is in the back of the building and not the front,” says Janine Coppola who shares this photo. “So much melting, that it sounds like it’s raining out.” “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular Read More…
The melting has begun and we’re hopefully past the worst of this winter’s snowstorms. This image at the entrance of Christopher Columbus Park reflects the scene as the snow piles are still skyhigh but no longer white. Drag the 55 puzzle pieces to recreate the full picture. [Your web browser does not support frames or is currently Read More…
After reviewing dozens of Boston Living With Water proposals, a jury has selected nine finalists that will move on to compete for a $20,000 grand prize. The North End’s Prince Building is one of three focus sites along with the Fort Point neighborhood and Morrissey Boulevard in Dorchester. The climate change competition is intended to develop strategies for rising sea Read More…
A North End resident sends in this story and warning about a bully that vandalized their car and defaced it with a large orange sticker in an attempt to scare them out of a residential street parking spot. The victim has reported the incident to the police and asked not to have his/her name used here. Like many, I Read More…
It’s been a slow grind of recovery in the North End / Waterfront from this winter’s record snow. Dangers remain such as icicles from above and the slick sidewalks below, many of which are still single file only. It has been especially difficult for seniors and those physically challenged. Forget about getting around with a stroller or Read More…
Light snowfall is expected to start Saturday afternoon before turning to rain that is expected to last up to 12 hours into Sunday. Officials are worried about the amount of water that will be produced between the rain and large amounts of melting snow. In an effort to help prevent flooding, residents are encouraged to Read More…