“It was so cold …” Are you ready for that all day? Well, it was so cold this morning that smoke was rising on Boston Harbor. Here is Thursday morning’s sunrise looking toward the Harbor Islands. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Did you take an interesting photo in or around Boston’s North Read More…
The following advisory was written by Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency and posted by North End Waterfront Health. The National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting bitter cold temperatures throughout the Commonwealth for the remainder of the week. As the temperatures continue to plummet, wind chills are expected to reach -15 to -30 degrees in some areas,” Read More…
The snow was short-lived changing to rain this weekend. Ruth Marchese captures the sleet amid the bright lights of Hanover Street and Mike’s Pastry, titling this photo Snowfall & Sweets. Photo by Ruth Marchese “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Did you take an interesting photo in or around Boston’s North End / Waterfront? Have Read More…
The following release on climate change preparedness includes this week’s announcements by Mayor Martin Walsh and Boston City Hall. On the two-year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced the City of Boston will be convening a regional summit to better prepare Greater Boston for the impacts of climate change. The announcement also marked Read More…
Did you see the rainbow after the sun storm on Tuesday afternoon? It was only there for a few minutes, but Jerry Cordasco captured it over the North End rooftops. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Did you take an interesting photo in or around Boston’s North End / Waterfront? Have it featured Read More…
In Tuesday afternoon’s sun shower, one of the trees at the Copp’s Hill Burying Ground snapped and fell onto Snow Hill Street. “The large branch also took out the fence too,” says Jennifer McGivern who shares this photo of the scene. Car owners that usually park on the street can count their blessings. “Luckily it Read More…
A little rain ended in a beautiful sunset making for a very enjoyable night on the harbor at the annual N.E.W.N.C. – Emile Pugliano/Bobby D Neighborhood Family Boat Cruise. The event was held on August 4, 2014 as part of the 25th North End Family Pride Week sponsored by North End Against Drugs (NEAD). This Read More…
The Boston Harbor Association and Sasaki Associates released a new report on outstanding climate-resilient designs from other cities such as Rotterdam, Seoul and New Orleans. The report, Designing with Water: Creative Examples from Around the Globe, provides Boston-relevant case studies on how our historic waterfront city can not only survive but thrive in the face Read More…
It’s been a very hot July so far. Peter Galipault captures kids cooling off at the fountains in Christopher Columbus Park. He adds, “Don’t you love how kids are just so in the moment when they’re playing in a fountain?” “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Did you take an interesting photo in or Read More…
Did your phone buzz (and buzz, and buzz) on Monday afternoon with a crazy message about a tornado warning for Boston? That’s right, not a watch, but a warning … indicating that funnel clouds were spotted. While the storm clouds were ominous, Downtown Boston received only some loud thunder, heavy rain and lightning bursts. Just Read More…
Some Bostonians are tired of the stuff by now. I have to shovel only 17 feet, I don’t have to drive in it, and my electricity never goes off because of it. So I don’t complain. Instead I treat myself to another read of “Snow in America,” by Bernard Mergen. It’s billed as a cultural Read More…
The latest winter snow storm starting Saturday afternoon into Sunday is expected to drop another 8 inches of snow in Boston. This storm also brings substantial wind gusts reaching blizzard conditions in some areas. The following NOAA map shows the snow accumulation forecast. City Hall has issued the following news release on Saturday regarding the Read More…