The all-day Wednesday snow storm brought out kids of all ages to build snowmen. The whitening treatment also gave a frosty shimmer to the floating harbor ice. When it turned dark, the winter lights were all aglow. Photos by Matt Conti. High resolution gallery and prints.
The City of Boston has declared a Snow Emergency and Parking Ban starting February 4th at 11:00 pm. Boston Public Schools and most area schools will be closed on Wednesday, February 5th. Parking will be prohibited from snow emergency streets. In the North End, snow emergency streets are Hanover St., Cross St., Commercial St. and N.Washington Read More…
A friend sent this email as the first January snowstorm was bearing down. “I love this early snowfall,” she wrote. “Can’t wait to get under the feather comforter and feel snug as a bug in a rug.” Since her next sentence featured Willa Cather, I imagine she was taking a book with her when she Read More…
by Mary Wright, RN, health educator, North End Waterfront Health The weather is expected to dip back into the teens later this week, so here’s a reminder about winter safety tips: Dress in layers. Wear a hat. Wear non-skid boots. For safety and visibility, wear a brightly colored scarf or hat. Cover exposed skin with Read More…
“Maya’s Dragon,” labeled as such with a sign, is shrinking in the higher temperatures Monday. It was captured here on Sunday by Old North’s Rev. Steve Ayres at Hull and Snow Hill Streets.
The nor’easter snowstorm started off the year with not only 14 inches of snow to the North End waterfront, but a record high tide from Boston Harbor. The rising sea level resulted in significant flooding shortly after noon on Friday, January 3rd. Harbor levels appeared higher than those seen during Hurricane Sandy in 2012 despite Read More…
The National Weather Service has increased the snow accumulation forecast for Boston Metro up to as much as 18 inches through Friday. Governor Patrick is closing State Government on Friday and is encouraging private employers to do the same. Boston Mayor Menino has announced that City Hall will be open for business while schools, libraries Read More…
The City of Boston has declared a Snow Emergency and Parking Ban starting Thursday, January 2nd at noon. Boston Public Schools will be closed on Friday, January 3rd. Parking will be prohibited from snow emergency streets. In the North End, snow emergency streets are Hanover St., Cross St., Commercial St. and N.Washington St. Alternate parking Read More…
The Tuesday afternoon snowstorm was forecast, arrived on time, caused a typical amount of havoc and for a bit, was actually pretty. Here are some local snow photos we found on the interweb. [View the story “North End / Waterfront Snow Photos” on Storify]
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVQ2tkdfN5g] The Boston Harbor Association gave an updated presentation to the North End community with their latest information and outlook regarding the rising tide in Boston Harbor and its potential flooding impacts on neighborhood residents, businesses and property owners. Most recently, a new preliminary flood zone map was issued by FEMA that includes much Read More…
**Winter Weather Advisory** Mayor Menino Reminds Residents to be Mindful This Weekend, With Snow in the Forecast Mayor Menino is urging residents to be aware this weekend as the first potentially significant snow event of the season is on the horizon. “The City of Boston is preparing for winter weather, and we’re asking residents to Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gunh4vtJI0I] Captain James “Jim” Hasson talked with residents this week at the November North End Public Safety Meeting along with Sgt. Thomas Lema from Boston Police District A-1. Captain Hasson previously worked in the North End about nine years ago before being promoted to captain in Roxbury and then West Roxbury. Going way back, Read More…